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Those are gracious and heartfelt apologies. I wish other public officials would act this honorably when they misstep.

wow, these repubs can't seem to keep their feet out of their mouths!

I'm a Democrat, and all this drama is unreasonable. The guy was right. You maximize savings by watching the little things. Jewish people as a whole here in the U.S. for the past few decades have been able to successfully apply that logic.

Biting the hand that feeds. You have to be utterly stupid to do that. Then again you are a Republican so it's not surprising.

They should both resign. Such comments are not acceptable.

These people are so tone deaf.

Joe Wilson, Mark Sanford, and now Jim Ulmer. South Carolina Republicans strike again!

Can't imagine why Jews are generally suspicious of the GOP...

Another 'Carolina' Republican exposing his true self...nothing but ignorant, racist, hicks trussed up D. C. suits (actually, a Seersucker in this case...go figure)...South Carolina must be proud. Stay off the 'shine' boys!

We should have let South Carolina go when we had the chance in the Civil War. For instance, this GOP county chair making fun of Jews, GOP Rep.Joe Wilson yelling at the President, former SC GOP activist Rusty DePass saying a loose gorilla was one of Michelle Obama's relatives, Strom Thurmond in general. They're dumb enough to make fun of all of these people, but they have repeatedly elected the kind they seemingly hate, i.e., Senator Lindsey Graham, a "confirmed bachelor" – yeah, right.

What's up with South Carolina?

I said y'all was savin' money, ain't that a compliment?

This is yet another clear example of a political party, the GOP, that is out-dated and lost in a time long since forgotten by the vast majority of Americans.

Frankly, I am still quite surprised when I read comments like these and think to myself, "Are these people visitors from the 1940's"?

When being a racist and being anti-Semitic is so ingrained in a person, as it is among many born and bred "Good Ol Boys", the words just tumble out, don't they? How about making a significant contribution to a good cause, to prove that you're really sorry? Save enough, though, to take a course in Spelling.

This is so rediculous. All you have to do now is live and you will offend people. Ironically, I think of "penny-pincher" as a compliment. Would you rather be called a spend-thrift? People just LOOOOOVE to be offended and make a stink about everything. Tells more about the person who is offended than the one who is doing the offending.

This is SUCH a South Carolina/Republican comment. Really, South Carolina is the laughingstock of the nation. Wave that Confederate flag, boys!

Another "open mouth, insert foot" instance that everyone is quick to jump on.

I think if I were Jewish, I'd be more upset if he used that group as a stereotypical example of the Democrats' profligate spending on earmarks as opposed to the antithesis of that.

These people say anything they want and then give a pathetic apology. They aren't sorry for their hatred of EVERYTHING, they are just sorry someone finally made a big deal out of it. We are all different people, but still Americans. I am so sick of republicans hating everything and everyone who happens to have a belief that doesn't agree with theirs. You people don't own the Country nor the world so stop butting into everyone elses business and stop trying to make rules that just fit into your narrow minded views. Whether it's Jews, Catholics, black, hispanics, Muslims, women, whatever, we all have a right to be on this planet and in this Country and you're just going to have to accept that. We contribute so much more to society than you and your hate mongering cohorts do.

Is anyone REALLY surprised that something like this is coming from the GOP?

All these Republican apologies have no real value

Intelligent people think about what they say before they say it, and what it's repercussions are

Ignorant, racist, bigoted people say whatever hateful thing might enter their mind, because they feel superior to all those they have no respect for, which it seems is most everyone but themselves

So many in the Republican party are hateful racist, bigots who only apologize to keep their jobs

THE PARTY OF NO ... sense

Another fine South Carolinian, like DeMint, Wilson and of course Sanford the absent minded Governor...

Republican = no idea, no plans, no character, no morals.

Anyplace else in the real world these idiots would have been fired a long time ago.

CNN's red meat for the day. No Palin comments so let's find something to get all the libs spun up so they can get their frustrations out spewing hatred to anyone on the right. Try reading the quote first.

What these men did was not only anti-semitic, it is absolutely shameful!!

It's pathetic that this type of ignorance and bigotry continues to exist in our country. Wake up and smell the coffee – 1861 came and went.

The whole South is so permeated with racism, that it doesn't surprise me one bit. These GOP politicians, in order to continue to attract a Christian Right base, will stoop to anything that they think will keep them in their posts.

They shoud be abhorred. They are not only anti-semitic – they can't even spell.

It's so easy to say "I'm sorry" after the horse has left the barn but that doesn't bring the horse back. The problem is that he knew the door was open when he made the remark. It's sad how today people have come to the point where they say what they mean, as ugly as it may sound or as offensive as it may be, but they do it now because they think they can ALWAYS say "I'm sorry" and that will make it all right. It doesn't.

The Republican Party is a disgrace and an abomination. There is something putrid about these guys and gals. The Republican Parties of past decades did not make me want to shower after I hear or see them speak on issues. I think it may have started with the Newt Gingrich Crew a few years back.

I am not surprised at all at this attitude out of Southern Republicans. Time and time again we are seeing the true color of that party, as ultra-religious, predjudiced and venomous.

Another glimpse at the reality of today's Republican Party. Ingrained bigotry. This is the kind of thing they would say among themselves without a second thought. They are not fit to hold public office.

This guy is disgustingly stupid because if it weren't for Jews he wouldn't have a penny.

Suprised Ulmer thought that using Jews as an example for anything positive in South Carolina was a good idea. Could have skipped the "Jews" part altogether and just said rich people got that way by watching the pennies. I doubt if rich people would take offense. It's just another little sign of how the Republican party thinks these days. For them it's a zero sum game; someone or some group has to be put down before they can look good. SAD.

sterotypes exist for a reason. i'm just sayin.

The Republicans are the GOP still,.. Grand Ol' White Man Party. Their tent isn't big, and it certainly does not include everyone. What a moron Ulmer is. DeMint is a shallow individual as well.

It's a proven fact: Republicans do not like anybody that is not White, Christian and Male. If you do not fit into all three categories, you are a terrorist according to the american taliban, aka GOP.

What a dispicable thing to write! Especially for a senator! I'm not Jewish and i'm offended. Do these elected officials have college degrees or even that little thing called tact! SPEECH ETIQUETTE! Class... What have you. There I said my piece.

No offence taken ... The senator simply meant that a penny saved is a penny earned...

South Carolinian's trogloditic ways embarrass the state once more.

He made a great error in revealing what he actually thinks.

Republicans just can't help themselves, every time they open their mouths, they put their foot in it. Thank you

Wow. The republican party is showing themselves to be the party of bigotry, the party of racism and the party of corruption. The scary thing is just how much racist, anti-gay and anti-semetic things we find out about them. It makes you wonder who much of that is going on that we never find out about. The country is moving forward and people like these GOP representatives of South Carolina are stuck in a sad and backward past.

It wasn't just a slip of the tongue. It was an op-ed that would have been read and re-read before publishing. And for the GOP to be "...accusing critics of using the controversy for political gain" is just so laughable. Just what was intention of the op-ed?

How does the saying go? "Stupid is as stupid does."

Just a couple of the good old boys talking in public like they do in private. Those old dogs will never learn new tricks.

This guy makes Goober look like a genius.Is something in the water or is it the genes?

Oh another biggot from South Carolina....how shocking!!!

Can't you southerners see that GOP politicians are the descendants of Civil War carpetbaggers?

A GOP member making a great error, this is nothing out of the ordinary! The continuation of the BUSH policies and ideas are the real great error.

For some reason Republicans are becoming more and more dismissive of Jewish historical struggles. Recent attempts to trivialize the holocost by stating that any current American acitivties resembles it, and to categorize not only Obama but various government officials as Nazis is just beyond the pale. The multi-millineum, historical Jewish struggle is far worse than any condition of current American life. It should be respected as such and not used as a political football to gain political points.

The problem with the basic mentality that gravitates towards the republican philosophy is that it is not introspective at all. It refuses to examine itself and is therefore, by nature, uninformed. I'm sure it is news to them that they are racist closet homosexuals!

These remarks are vestige of a party which resented Jews from the early immigration days from obtaining their slice of the American dream Quotas for elite universities, denial of Jews in exclusive country clubs, access to restricted housing neighborhoods and other direct and indirect actions from the top levels of corporate America still find their supporters in certain sectors of our country.

The Democratic party, from the early days of Jewish immigration to the US, supported efforts to integrate Jews in the party, fight for access for admission to top schools and professions. This is basic reason why most Jews do not consider themselves welcome within the confines of the Republican party. Every major election shows the majority of Jews supporting the Democratic party. The actions by these two GOP officials confirms this attitude.

These illiterate and bigoted clowns are doing a fancy dance now to try to cover up their ignorance and narrow life experiences. Coming from a state that is stereotyped as being full of "rednecks", they should be especially careful to avoid at least the appearance of bigotry. Their panicky efforts to make it all better are even more pathetic than their original remarks.

He was going to welsh on his apology, but they jewed him down.

Where's the calls for his resignation?
I wonder will there be comdemnation on the right-wing talk shows.

Republicans wonder why minority groups in this nation, especially Jews, gays, African Americans, Latinos and others vote overwhelmingly for Democrats. This story provides an answer. The Republican Party's domination of the South began the moment President Johnson gave African Americans civil rights, and they have continued to use race baiting and fear mongering to keep their grip of power. They are completely out of touch with the changing face of America.

It is best not to use any group affiliation when making comments like these, even if they are spoken in admiration. Someone will take offense.

You cant convince me that the comment was innocently said. Anybody with half a brain knows that the comment was a derrogatory comment about Jews. The apology is strictly a political maneuver. Anti semitism still runs rampant, and most esecially in the south.

Shame on you James Ulmer!

Take a deep breathe. I really don't think he meant harm. He really hasn't understood the Jewish concept though...it's not because of their own doing they have success, it's because of God's promise for their blessing.....

Same story different day. It is no newsflash that those who are still calling themselves Republicans seem to be uniformly ignorant, racist and hateful I honestly don't see how ANYONE who ISN'T an ignorant racist hateful fearful bigot could continue to align themselves with this party, which is why they are getting more and more overt in espousing these sentiments. Anyone who WAS in the Republican party that had any sense has long since left, so now there is no one left to challenge these haters, which in turn empowers them. The Republican party has truly become the party of HATE!

They apologized because that is the last minority group they haven't completely turned off, but I see they're doing a good job of fixing that.

Republicans step in it again. No surprise there.

What is wrong with these people? Message to GOP: You want to be a southern-based party, this is what you get.

Apoligize for what?? Why is telling the truth a cause for an apology? What's wrong with being a "penny pincher"??

Can these guys be any more out of touch? Of course there are those who still naively think the Republicans don't have a major problem with race and religion, but the hate bubbles up.

Fairly typical Republican – "What'd I say? What'd I say?"

So he had to apologize for calling Jews penny pincher. That shows the influence of Jews in USA. The other day a jewish scientist was arrested for selling national security secrets to Isreal,,but ballon boy was a much bigger story..enough said!

what is with the people of South Carolina – they elect these idiots and have no clue as to what is going on in the rest of the country. I think we should ask them to leave the union.

Wow, South Caroline has disappeared from our list of places we will visit with an eye toward retirement............they just don't like anybody there..........probably wouldn't like us either!

In their apologies, they forget to add that some of their best friends are Jews.

Another GOP embarrassment.
I wonder how DeMint's hunger strike is going since the CEO of Kiasser parmanente called him a "true American Hero" for standing up for wealthy insurance companies against those big bad taxpayers!

Wow, is every Repulican in SC a tool? What a backwards state

What is up with these South Carolina politicians? There is definitley a pattern of prejudice views among the peopel of this state. DeMint, Wilson, Helms, Thurmon,Ulmer, Sanford..........just amazing..

Once again, South Carolina embarrasses itself and the nation. Once again, the GOP shows its true colors. I was a republican some time ago, but I have long since abandoned this train wreck of a party. I doubt that this loser Ulmer sincerely believes what he said in his apology. To add to South Carolina's problems, all De Mint cares about is "breaking the president". This is in accord with the republican agenda at ensuring that Obama fails at any cost to the nation. I guess the GOP slogan "Country First" was just a lie.

Of course, the damage is already done, so why not give an apology, knowing your prejudices and arrogance will never change one single iota?

Why not find scapegoats for a financial meltdown, rather than admit that six years of a Republican controlled House and Senate have spelled the end of America's greatness?

Why not pretend to be sincere in admitting a "serious error" when you know the seed has been planted, and only another Civil War could erase your public thoughts.

Please resign. We have enough stupid leading this country in opposition to truth and decency. We don't need any more.

Now we know what they really think of the Jewish people.

Many of the long term GOP members are having a hard time tempering their racism.
Just another reason for the GOP to take a good long look at their mantra.
Much of what was their foundation is no longer acceptable in public view.

I find it sad how many times people in the public sector don't think enough before they open there mouths. I also think that the first thing out of a person's mouth is usually the truth.

What is this, a daily confessional by the GOP? Almost every day we hear Republicans say outrageous things only to apologize the following day. Is it intended or are they just plain stupid? I'm beginning to think it's the latter. What buffoons.

Oh, and to add to my earlier comment – thinking about it: it was a catholic priest in South Carolina that during the Presidential election called out for it to be "a moral sin" to vote for Obama. And I believe the priest that made headlines last month telling his congregation that he wishes death over Obama – is from racist South Carolina too. Oh my

Every day we see more and more evidence how the gop are bigoted, narrow minded racists. This is who they are people. Wake up!

His only "error" is letting slip his true feelings. I'm sure he has lots of "Jewish friends" and probably "entertains Jews" in his home. But he is most emphatically NOT anti-semetic.

But the best part? He tries to absolve himself by saying he "quoted a statement which I have heard many times in my life." Meaning he's been paling around with anti-semites, but he himself is not an anti-semite. Not. An. Anti. Semite. Did I say that already? Is it sticking yet?

Sanford, Wilson, DeMint, and now Ulmer–from the same state that brought us John C. Calhoum, Preston Brooks, and Strom Thurmond. What a legacy!

I couldn't find anything offensive here. Come on guys, stop whining and just move on.

Not all jews are penny pinchers, some do waste money when they have to, even thou most of cheap with their money

Those Republicans just keep going down, down, down since Predident Bush left office. I am ashamed that this has happened. Is this bashing?

The GOP isn't bigoted they just think it is fine to have posters with Obama in black face. They just blame all our fiscal problems on illegal aliens and Obama not Bush's 8 trillion debt. They think the main problem with healthcare is illegal aliens too. Now they are just telling us that Jews are tight with money. See the GOP isn't bigoted they are extremely bigoted and ignorant.

What is in the water in South Carolina that their politicians keep drinking?

WHAT? nooooo. Who? republicans? That couldn't have come out of their mouths. What a SHOCK. LOL

The GOP is really becoming a party of far right radicals with a message that anyone other than white americans are not american and do not want what is best for this country. It is pretty sad because this is isolating moderates and minorities from the party. The whole treatment of Barack and Sotomayor was unbelievable. Some of the things people were saying were downright racism and ethnocentrism.

I am sorry – I do not want to commit the same error of making broad nasty generalizations..

But, while the judge that last week refused to marry an African-american with a white was from neighboring Louisiana.. the congressman (Rep. Wilson) showing the greatest disrespect to the President of United States both during and after yelling out "you lie" as the President was addressing our nation (afterwards denying having any racist bias) was indeed also from South Carolina..

Thus, I have to say, it is quite obvious this neighborhood needs some serious intervention as far as battling racism that obviously is not just an integrated accepted part of conversation and thought, but down-right rapid there.

There is a saying about Jews, and they should have also said that this saying is "actually, about Jews being smart in fiscal matters and possibly otherwise," and that DeMint is applying this traditional strategy in securing this nation's financial future. The praise which they actually meant, is indeed too implicit and thus not in place, you want to signal smart strategy, say it! Otherwise, people will be offended (sensitivity to how this stereotype has been used is also in place).

More double-standards...

Say something rude, insensitive, or so totally politically incorrect. Get caught. Apologize.
Say something rude, insensitive, or so totally politically incorrect. Get caught. Apologize.
Say something rude, insensitive, or so totally politically incorrect. Get caught. Apologize.
Say something rude, insensitive, or so totally politically incorrect. Get caught. Apologize.

Republicans, gotta love 'em!

Well, they've offended just about every OTHER group ... it was only a matter of time before they got around to the Jews.

Once again, South Carolina embarrasses itself and the nation. Once again, the GOP shows its true colors. I was a republican some time ago, but I have long since abandoned this train wreck of a party. I doubt that this loser Ulmer sincerely believes what he said in his apology.

Will these guys ever learn?

This is why we need a 3rd party....the fiscal responsibility of the Republicans with the sensitivity of the Democrats.

all i,m about is people doing the right thing whether rep, dem, ind, and the people in charge right now are a disaster starting with this so called heath care ,rest assured once this gets passed we are f.cked

It's the GOP standard. Insult someone or some group of people and then make a half-hearted apology. In the meantime, they get out the message they want their lunatic base to pickup.

This is just another side show from the party of grumpy white men. They're GOP and they just can't help but show their true colors. It's pretty sad.

Do the Republicans respect anyone who isn't white?

Does anyone vet remarks by the GOP these days? Seems they are suffering from terminal foot in mouth disease.

Two things: 1) It seems from the context that the stereotype was meant as a compliment (whether such a thing is possible I suppose is debatable) 2) These are folks that are part of a county GOP board, so please no comments about how GOPers in general are anti-Semitic. That being said, the remark was obviously uncouth and insensitive.

lord have mercy

Does the world need any more proof that the Republican party is an organization of racists and anti-semites? They only act with moral integrity when they are forced to do so! They're so far gone that they hardly realize that there is any thing wrong with their actions which makes them REALLY dangerous!

The Republicans just don't get it. Still...

What else is new? Southern republicans and national conservative republicans with bigoted, racist, predujiced and narrow-minded "if you are not like me, then there is something not right with you" attitudes? This is not news. They just keep exposing themselves.

It seems that the comment was made in an admiring fashion.

Since he's a Republican and Republicans keep us safe with their excellent foreign policies, quick decision making, and enormous biceps, I don't care. I mean, look at that stud up there. I know I'll enjoy a good night's sleep tonight.

They really can't help themselves can they? Sometimes it's too hard to keep it just below the surface, the racism and bigotry always manages to rear it's ugly head.

More Republican hate and intolerance. No surprise there. The only people they like are old, rich, white guys who agree with their failed policies and economic failures.

The quote didn't seem derogatory to me. I think some people look for things to be offended about especially if they can flip it for political or personal gain. Would it have been better if he had attributed watching the pennies to those that survived the depression, for example, instead of Jews...absolutely! But, he didn't call anyone a penny-pincher. That term was used by CNN. Could we all just stop wearing our feelings on our sleeves and get on with running this country? There are much more pressing problems that need to be dealt with.

when will we start being a nation of people and not a nation of "the jews" or "the blacks".

This is political these people are suppose to represent the people how can they do that if they still segregate us into a society of us against them.

Those politicians from South Carolina just can't get it right. I am proud of them showing their true colors. It definitely shows who REALLY cares about this diverse country....not the repubs!!!

I can not believe that the people of South Carolina have elected so many people who seem to live in the 16th century. Everytime I turn around these days one of their citizens is doing something that just seems to take us back hundreds of years.
How can a state elect so many jerks?

A South Carolina Republican stereotyping Jews to make a point.. SHOCKING!!!

Just more anti-Semitism from the South! He should be chucked out of his job!

Wow... the GOP continues to embarrass itself. You keep on keeping on Republicans!!

I am Jewish and do not find their comments antisemitic. It is a commonly attributed saying that even Jews themeselves say: watch your pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves. I am no fan of these two legislators, live in another state and don't know them, and am not a Republican, but this comment has been blown out of proportion.

The statement was the truth, Jewish people keep a close eye on the bottom line – SO WHAT ! My Scot DNA is the same.
This politiclally correct is getting nuts.
Jack C
WA

Another racially tinged comment (as in "looking for the next great white hope") from the GOP that is supposed to be an oops.

You begin to wonder, are they that out of touch that they are completely insensitive on how racially charged comments such as these are insulting at best and racist at worst.

Apologies cease to be that, apologetic and sincere when they keep repeating the same mistake.

What a surprise ! The GOP ? anti-jewish ? I thought they were only racists.

Hmmmm. They are always saying "I'm sorry" for racists comments.. But only to the people "it might have offened".

Republicans are racist? Is this even news anymore? Is anyone really surprised by this?

My wife is Jewish so we hear these remarks all the time from people from all walks of life and political parties. If they want to exploit this let's back up to Hymie town remarks and Mel Gibson and so on and so on.

These are not accidental slip-ups. GOPers make these outrageous comments to rally the true believers knowing they can later 'retract' them by tossing-out a meagre apology to mollify the rest of us. These people even have the temerity to attack their critics as political opportunists for calling them out in the first place.

Jews are quite frugal from my experience, and my jewish friends even make jokes about it, but i suppose its all about context, unfortunately many people lack the tact to know when to make such comments. When you live in SC and look like that dude, you should probably avoid playing around with stereotypes, as SC isnt exactly known for its open mindedness.

Must be something in the water down in South Carolina, seems that just about every SC politician has made headlines this year with one screw up after another.

When are we (as a nation, as a state) going to start holding members of the GOP accountable for their actions? Hom many times now have the headlines featured yet another error in judgment by some or the other Republican official! Always we are given the same half-hearted "mea culpa," and always we let them slide.... at what point can one rightfully claim that there is a deep-seeded Christian-based bias to the GOP platform, and that the hate speech it results in is tantamount to provication of hate crimes? Enough alread!

always...apology...John Ensign...Mark sanford, Joe wilson...idiots...apology...first doing wrong...then apologize...what nonsense....Bush the Idiot broke this nation into pieces financially...big fat Rush Limbaugh sang swan song...now this apology....nation is under ethical morale, and standards sabatage....wake up...pass health care reform with public option....don't fear...don't care...we need to get out of Afganistan too...just like we are getting out of Iraq...concentrate on America...Look, Asian nations are playing drama...stictures on TRADE...raise Dollar standards....too early to raise interest rate...ok...

That was ignorant.

Thank you South Carolina...

-You were the fist to secede from the Union
-You gave us Ms Teen South Carolina
-You're gov officials KEEP the confederate flag waving proudly
-Provided us with Joe "You Lie" Wilson
-Now you openly stereotype Jews (like you most likely do with Blacks, Latinos, Middle Easterners, etc...but in private)

Thank youu south for reminding us what it means to embrace (and often times reward) stupidity

Considering the GOP's racial/religious DNA, who could possibly be suprised?

Thought for the day:

Those who scream the loudest about tolerance are usually the most intolerant.

That describes most democrats.

Look at the suit and bow tie......that's all I need to know.

Just another nail in the racist, ethnocentric, paternalistic Republican coffin.

Embrace progressive society! There are many forward thinking a.k.a. "liberal" Americans who value family and country-just inclusively and with respect for progress and difference.

The world is not going to go back to the old status quo!

just the fact that the gop would even say that says everything. the gop is dispicable! i cant stand them!! anyway the gop are die hard fiscal conservatives! which means you are penny pinchers!!!

I have always abhorred anti-Semitism myself. That's because I'm Jewish. There was no reason to mention Jews in any analogy at all except that the authors of this statement are both anti-Semitic. I have always felt that the GOP was fundamentally anti-Semitic, and here is more proof. Good luck on getting any Jewish votes next time you guys come up for re-election.

I wish the Republicans would stop mocking minorities.

Oooops republicans only say those things behind closed doors usually.

Hahahahaha. What is with S. Carolina? Something in the water? What a freakshow. Republicans prove, once again, that they're a bunch of bigots. I like this part: "DeMint is watching our nation's pennies and trying to preserve our country's wealth and our economy's viability to give all an opportunity to succeed." Yeah, that's nice when 1 in 6 Americans live in poverty according to figures released yesterday. Thanks, trickle down, unregulated capitalism. I guess he's trying to preserve the wealth of our country's ruling class and keep it out of the hands of us little people. Have a nice day!

Don't Ya Just love It!

Another example of Republican hate fueled mind set..

'The Truth May Set you Free.' but in this case...

The Truth Will Continue To shoot the Republicans in the foot...

This is how they think.

I can't fault this guy, even if he is a Conservative – at least not for this. He was trying to praise not stereotype. It would be like saying "Texans think big, and President Lyndon Johnson ..." or "Women love their families, and Barbara Boxer is no exception." Those would be stereotypes, but not defaming stereotypes.

Lighten up people. Think about each comment rather than have a knee-jerk reaction.

why is it when someone breathes even a word against the jews its condemned in about 3 seconds, but every other ethnicity its perfectly fine?

Another racist from the GOP, making ignorant comments, from South Carolina.

What a bunch of primitives in S.C.!!

The GOP continues its headlong rush into extremism. The official apologized, but the people he is reaching out to agree with those bigoted views.

Mr Ulmer "quoted a statement which I have heard many times in my life...". Oh! So it's not racism, it's just "tradition". Got it.

Gee, those nasty old white racist GOPer's, calling jew's penny pinchers. Anyone that would make statements such as this must be nasty old white racists, GOPer's party of NO, party of nasty old white racists! Hey, wait a second, what is the difference in the posts calling GOPer's nasty old white racists and calling jew's penny pinchers? Hmmmm, I'm gonna have to take off my Obama spin cap and think about that one....

Classic stuff. When is the "Grand" O-L-D party going to wake up? The world is changing, and they are staying the same. This sounds like Strom Thurmond did 50 years ago. Wow.

Interesting to watch the Repugnants grovel and apologize about a relatively mild expression of a Jewish stereotype while elsewhere, the party demonstrates rabid racism against people of color. Tells you who they are interested in courting as a constituency. They're going for the money, and they're not interested in representing the large black minority.

You'll never hear a Repugnant question Israel's treatment of Palestinians, but they'll gladly compare Obama to Hitler and encourage threats on his life. That tells me all I need to know about the Repugnants.

Way to go, GOP! Keep kicking people out of that tent. Yep, your chances in 2010 and 2012 look as good as Dick Cheney hopping around in a pink tutu. Is Stephen Colbert the only sane person from South Carolina? What is in the water down there?

Typical racist repubs. Why are they still around? South Carolina MUST be the most racist state in the US with all the asinine comments coming from the government officials there.

I always taught my children that saying sorry was not enough as their actions would determine if they were truly "sorry". Is anyone else getting tired of these repugs apologizing for their hypocritical actions when they are caught while at the same time continuing with their anti-humanity behaviour?

Someone please send them to a seminar geared towards getting them to understand how the world really is – the days of fat, white, male southern rule is done. They can either join the 21st century or just keep their mouths shut, move out of the way and let the grownups do what needs to be done.

So often....their true colors show through...from Nancy Reagan's "white faces" remark in the 80's, to the (Kansas?) rep's "white hope" remark a couple of months ago, to Limbaugh, to the Fox Noise Channel, and on and on and on......remember Archie Bunker and his stereotyping? Anyone who thinks racism is dead is blind, stupid, or both.

When times are rough, people always blame the Jews. Recently, I have been hearing those types of sayings quite a lot and they are said shockingly by "decent" types of people. I guess it is ingrained into them. ..but it is sickening. I grew up with that type of stereo-type and it was hidden for many years, after the "Six Days War" in the 1960s. Now it is showing its ugly head on a regular basis. People in authority need to address this quickly as possible, and it should not just come from Jewish people. It is always easy to blame others when one is ignorant...and it is dangerous and becomes contagious. I think that is why I'm seeing it more frequently nowadays.

Before people begin beating their chests and pounding tables; let's take a look at the comment for what it was and not for what it may be percieved as. Yes, it is a statement that may have stated and others have heard in the past. Yes, it is based on stereotypes, which sometimes lead to prejudicial and unflattering portrayals. Yes, it is inappropriate in this day and age to perpetuate such erroneous thinking. Yes, he and the other writer should apologize wholeheartedly. Yes, it is likely that both are rather ignorant individuals and lack awareness of their own ignorance. No, it was not stated in a malicious manner or meant to hurt others. There are real racists, bigots, homophobics, sexists, anti-semites, anti-papists, xenophobics, etc... in our country, this fool is only that – a fool and should not be taken any more seriously than that.

He said what he said, let him suffer the consequences.

Jim DeMint is not going to denounce any racist or antisemitic comments from Republican members of his "base". DeMint's supporters are made up of right wing fringe elements who are happy to hear public affirmation of their ignorant, offensive beliefs.
This incident will probably result in like minded nuts all over the country sending lots of money to DeMint's reelection campaign.
Unfortunately, South Carolina is again in the national news for all the wrong reasons.
Terry
South Carolina

Is there something in the water out in S Carolina that makes folks stupid?

When times are rough, people always blame the Jews. Recently, I have been hearing those types of sayings quite a lot and they are said shockingly by "decent" types of people. I guess it is ingrained into them. ..but it is sickening. I grew up with that type of stereo-type and it was hidden for many years, after the "Six Days War" in the 1970s. Now it is showing its ugly head on a regular basis. People in authority need to address this quickly as possible, and it should not just come from Jewish people. It is always easy to blame others when one is ignorant...and it is dangerous and becomes contagious. I think that is why I'm seeing it more frequently nowadays.

The republicans are really defining themselves as the racist white guys, more and more every day. The republicans talk a lot about 2010 and the mid-term elections. Well, if they keep the racism flowing the way it is I think they're going to have big problems making gains in the house and senate.

Why does this not surprise me? The Right has a habit of "talking the high road" but not "walking the high road".

Oh woe is me.
The Republicans just can't stop shining a big ole' spotlight on just how un-American and non-Representative of the American populace they
really are. The disconnect with the real world boggles the mind. Frankly, it's embarrassing.

And I see your true colors are shining through... glad to see you apologized GOP only AFTER the jewish org went after you.

It was nothing more than an awkward compliment. People are so incredibly sensitive.

I don't know why people would be shocked over comments coming from the Republicans, a party of hate is bound to say exactly what they stand for sooner or later. Its the "between" the lines comments that define who they really are, subliminal comments by racists, homophobes, anti-semitic, chauvanists religious extremists. Eventually every bigot slips and you find out exactly what they are made of...

Our people have suffered for longer than I care to think about. Even before the ovens and gas chambers, there was York Castle and Masada. Other groups suffer as well, but through the millenia Jews have suffered disproportionately. Whether hatred or stupidity being the root cause, all ethnicities are easy marks.

Does it always have to be South Carolina? Aren't there politicians in other states that mess up? South Carolina seems to have more than there share of boondoggles. It is so hard to be politically correct when you have gotten away with it for so many years. Believe me, no one jokes more about Jews than Jews. They understand that some generalizations are with merit and can laugh just as hard as you and I. Each community (including gays and African Americans) have things that they don't mind hearing from each other or from a comedian, but cringe when a politician repeats it.

WOW, republicans using racist stereotypes... big surprise...

How is it that people of such shameless values are chosen to represent our nation? This is something that he has "always heard" and in a complimentary manner. Where did he hear such "compliments"? I'm sure that there's a certain Justice of the Peace in Louisiana who can swap "complimentary" anecdotes with him.

What else would you expect from this state that brought you Mark "Soul Mate" Sanford. Jim "Waterloo" DeMint and Joe " You Lie" Wilson. Embarrased In SC.

Again the "party of inclusion" shows its true soul.

O.K. He's done the apology, now comes the plea for donations so he can fight the liberal lies. Do we see a patern here? Are Republicans lining up to all have their Joe moment?

There goes the Jewish vote for the GOP in 2010.

Republicans: Good job totally pushing away EVERYONE that does not COMPLETELY agree with you.

Open your minds. The bible wants you to accept people the way the are, not the way you want them to be.

Am I the only one who is tired of all of the political correctness, apologies and whimpering that is going on the the wide wide world?

Tolerance is lovely, patience is beautiful, but political correctness is
over the top. Apologies are soon going to be as taken for granted as the air we breathe. We all have filters, we can read, assmilate, filter out, factor in, and use our own common sense to get the gist of a point without the word by word analysis. Pretty soon we will need spell check for politcally incorrect words, or a Thesaurus to find a 'better word' to use. I wish we cared HALF as much about ACTIONS as we do words.

Mama always said, Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Some people should try repeating these words to themselves over and over again, so that they can stop crying on the playground.

humm.. maybe he meant the banksers or fed rsrv. they pinch pennies out of American Citizens (all Citizens from all Nations)
They are greedy everyone knows it...but they are NOT Jews...They say they are but They are not! The Scripture talks about those people.

GOP – the gift that keeps on giving (to the Democrats, that is).

GOP: GONE OLD PARTY. I love my Lord and keep thinking about the part the GOP has forgotten–feed the poor, take care of the homeless and the elderly,etc. They need to supply the GOP with some more ax handles.

the old sage

Much ado about nothing. It's a common statement about being fiscally sensible. And it has nothing to do with any ethnic group however misconstrued by the liberal hearts-on-their-sleeve media.

Senator DeMint and all GOP officeholders should disavow and repudiate GOP Chairman James Ulmer as well as his bigoted, hateful comments. There is no place for such bigotry in American politics. Promoting such stereotypes reflects a Deminted ideology.

South Carolina. Can we kick them out of the U.S.? Or make them part of a more progressive state like, say, Louisiana? And is this guy's suit for real? Nobody has dressed like that since Reconstruction...oh, wait...

Seriously, these guys aren't "making honest mistakes," they are doing all this VERY INTENTIONALLY, in a pretty obvious "wink, wink" to their racist and anti-semitic base.

Apologize all you want, we all know what you reall think.

I am no great Republican fan but this guy is getting ripped.. What he said is true.. If we would ALL watch our pennies the dollars will take of themselves.....

He apparently was fine with writing it, but uncomfortable about being called on it. How typically conservative.

So I only have two words for him about his Johnny-come-lately apology – to quote another now infamous South Carolina republican: "You Lie!"

I love Charleston and just read the new Pat Conroy book which is brilliant. Have good friends there, but is there something in the water Republicans drink that make them stupid? Seems to be a whole lot of that in the Palmetto state.
Yikes!

Are all the politicians in South Caroina idiots? Maybe in order to be allowed to hold a political office in this state, the law must require a muzzle.

why would you even need to use the word "Jews" in that sentence? they could have simply left it out and made the same statement without racial/cultural stereotypes.

Same old, same old GOP. Speak first, then apologize. And I'm sure that the white JP in Louisiana thought he wasn't being racist in refusing to marry a mixed ethnic couple.

ANYONE who is wealthy either got that way by careful financial decisions about the little things as well as the big (the true gist of the old stereotypic quote used) - regardless of ethnic or religious background.

As for making political hay out of the situation, ah...what does he think the GOP are doing with EVERYTHING our President does?

The GOP remains the party of White Supremecy . . . full of bigots and racists, especially in the South.

These people invoke God and family vaules in their party platform, while cheating on their spouses. They demand that the government stay out of their lives, yet they want to dictate what other people can do in their bedrooms.

Yep. These are the people publishing anti-semitic rhetoric, blatantly disrespecting Obama and the office of the presidency, publically wishing for a "Great White Hope" to come to their rescue.

All while elevating their token darkie, Steele, to seem inclusive as a party . . . which is just a laughable ruse.

The GOP is completely out of touch with today's society, and fast becoming irrelevant, politically.

Hey Mr. President, get Rahm on the plane! What this idiot doesn't realize one of the oldest Jewish congregations, 1840, is located in Charleston, SC. How appropriate that a supporter of DeMint would make such a comment. It won't cost him much in S.C. and just makes the state look even worse elsewhere. What is it with these "old white guys"?

The Republican Party is or are, so out of touch with americans and america. Its like the blind, leading the blind. They have 'no' idea what the americans want and need, including the 'public option' in the new proposed health care reform legislation bill. Without the 'public option', there will still be 21 million americans without health care insurance. Sometimes, if not all the time, they speak without thinking or looking at the bigger picture. Why does it seem that the Republican Party and the far-right, only think about themselves. For instance, this article or story. As for their talking heads on cable TV, including FOX News.., they really are 'out to lunch' and no one is listening or cares. Why, because they don't really care about the american people and their needs, only their own. Mike in Montana

The GOP is quickly turning into the party of nuts, racists and extremists who seem to put their foot in their mouth at every opportunity. The death of numbskull American conservatism can't come fast enough for me. They truly are the Party of No (Ideas).

For people who control the media, control the banks and control insurance companies, they sure are mighty thin skinned. Just today they have people caught spying for Israel. They are cheap and rich, admit it.

A Republican in SC who is anti-semetic? Unheard of! The Republicans can claim all they want that they are not racist, anti-semetic, homophobic, etc., but the proof is in the hate speech they continue to spew.

Is there some way to suspend South Carolina's status as a State? Maybe a three strikes type rule? This State seems to be going for an all-time record for stupid politicians' mistakes in one year.

This time, SC republicans apologize, but it is completely meaningless. They are not apologizing for the sentiments they harbor, they are simply saying they are sorry their anti semitic outlook got into print and subsequently into the public domain. This offering is taken directly from the play book of criminals who apologize for getting caught. What Ulmer, Merwin and the rest of the republicans are remains abundantly clear: they are anti semitic, xenophobic, racist white men in power.

Personally, I didn't see anything that offensive in what the Congressman said. Based on the context of the, I think it is clear that he meant nothing offensive. Was it a bad comparison, yes.

What's becoming of this country? Why are we looking for every little thing said to be under scrutiny? We have become a polarized nation.............or have we been this way for a while and it is rearing its ugly head now?? Something to think about..................

AND he should apologize for how he is dress in that picture! jajaaaa

I'm not a Republican....but, jeez....you people really DO dig to find ANYTHING to put out there to make the Republicans look bad. Keep investigating....you probably find that the 9 yaer old kid down the block said the same thing. When you do, make sure to headline it, 'cuz I definitely want to know.

Come on, South Carolina.

Again? The people of South Carolina need to get a muzzle on their elected officials.

It never fails to amaze me how stupid are our elected officials. Do they not realize that everything they say and do as public servants is (surprise!) public? They should treat every press release, op-ed, etc., as if its intended use were the top story on CNN or on the front page of USA Today and conduct themselves as if they were (and probably are) being recorded for a YouTube posting.

They are never sorry. I rarely hear a Republican apologize for being a idiot. That party has a problem with minority groups and women. I am surprise why any of them ever choose to be a Republican, they don't want you there..

Typical comment coming from the Party of No. They simply can't hide their hypocrisy, racism and bigotry.

Are there any GOP members in South Carolina that are NOT racists and bigots???????? SC is a disgrace to the entire South!!!

Republican from the south. Anyone surprised?

Just showing their true colors, expressing their true beleives. Nothing wrong with that. But know that they are xenophobes. As the country is growing more diverse, they get so scared and mad. It's time to get them out of government then. Like Obama used to say during the campaign, don't get mad, just vote in 2010.

It would not have been hard to make the same statement with "people" instead of "Jews". The statement would have had precisely the same meaning without the taint of racism.

Whether or not it manifests as active hatred, racism is so ingrained in many people they can't even tell when they're making a racist statement.

Wow, his statement is ridiculous.

Someone should let Joe Lieberman...being a Republican has never been consisitent with minority interests,,,,
that includes jews

Just because something has been heard over and over again doesn't mean it isn't offensive. What a fool!!!

The Republicans can't help it, they are racists. Isn't it obvious? Jews are penny pinchers and cheap. Obama is black and unfit to serve. Hillary is a woman and unfit to serve. The far right is like an old white man back in the 1950's. The rest of the country is moving toward a more open minded and evolved way of thinking. The Republicans are scared because they are afraid of change – they like policies and philosophies that proclaim white men are the only ones who can do anything right. My question is: have they looked around lately? Bush and Cheney destroyed our country (and a few others), their pious senators and representatives are embroiled in sexual scandals, and they have nothing new to offer to voters. They are bad for the country, pure and simple.

I'm curious to see how this can be twisted to mean racism on the part of Dems or Obama.

The GOP's true colors always come out.

No problems RepubliCONS, we see how you are. Say whatever the hell you want than offer a phoney apology later. You are despicable sub-humans with a bloodlust for fear, hatred, and racism.

oy vay ... you know, there's really no apology needed; all you have to do is take one look at the guy to see he's an idiot who can't really help himself ... so ... no problem ...

Repubs, especially southern ones, just still really don't get it.........

Seems RepubLIEcans are always apologizing for racist statements. Maybe it's because they are.

Most republicans are racist and antisemetic.. They call themselves 'True Christians" Hahaha! Yeah, with blood and racism on their hands.

We all knew that racism and stereotyping within the GOP has always been there, and this is one example which now has come to our attention. It's too bad many of our Jewish friends have not realized these racial undertones within the Republican Party. We are sure this isn't going to be last we will hear of such inexcusable nonsense coming from the GOP.

This is nothing new for the Repukes. They are forever sorry for comments they make about different races. The funny thing is they are supposed to be so holy. I guess it's about time that someone told them that Jesus is a Jew and the bible is all about Jews not evangelicals. Fact.

Add Jews to the Republican hate list....

Fortunately he did the right thing regarding his unskillful comments about Jews. When will he apologize for that ugly bow tie?

What's the big deal? Jews are historically the money changers and lenders, hence the names GOLD and SILVER as last names, to name but two.

I think we have become a nation where we cannot say anything for fear of reprisals. How about this:

Israel is the main reason we have been destroyed as a nation, and the jews here do not care on bit. Their main concern is the well being of Israel and they continue to influence our lawmakers with the threat of money withdrawal if they say anything bad about Jews and Israel.

If the jews want to stop people from stereotyping, become poor like the rest of us, like those you treat with contempt for being gentiles.

You are not the chosen people only the people who choose unwisely to attack anyone who gets in your way.

The questions here is "What is wrong with the South Carolina Republicans Or Are most white Republican in South Carolina inclined towards racist statements or behavior? This is turning out to be such a negative place to live.

Stupid but revealing. Prejudiced people always walk into their own trap by opening their mouths or penning opinions that reveal their souls. Unfortunately there are too many who are biased and so many who feed into this bias – sometimes in code and this time straight up.

Just another classic example of the Republican mindset – unless you are a white, Anglo-Saxon, ultra-conservative Christian, you don't meet their exclusive standards.

yikes, south carolina again? i know which state i'm never visiting...

He's just sorry he got called on it. The heart doesn't lie.

It was stupid to put in writing. My own personal experience is that it is true.

Is seems that Republicans like no one but themselves . White hateful men from the south .

He's sorry he got caught. He thought he could use the same language he uses at home in the paper. He was wrong, and it's good that he's being called out. He owes more than an apology. He should be fired.

The thugs are always apoligizing....Say no to the party of no.

Leave it alone. This is one of those INCREDIBLY RARE instances where a Republican does or says something racist, as well as one of those EXTREMELY UNCOMMON times when a ticker comment is being sarcastic.

What a bonehead. And nice bowtie... talk about playing into a stereotype... that of the party of old fashioned white men. Does this guy own a plantation? HAHA!

What a cheap shot CNN!

I agree that this was stereotyping Jewish people but what is being missed is that it was meant to be a complementary statement not a degrading comment.

He never said "penny pinchers" he said that they became rich by managing pennies not dollars. And then said his guy Jim DeMint was doing the same.

No reference to being cheap!

I read a lot of comments on conservative message boards wondering why Jews don't support Republicans more. After all, they're more hawkish about support for Israel. But here we have a racist Republican politician spouting hate in public, and then he says he meant "nothing derogatory" with his comment. What a joke. Republicans are clueless, and the sooner we all stop listening to them the better.

These people exist in a culture – conservative, not necessarily southern – that has not changed in sixty years. The JP in Louisiana who refused to marry a bi-racial couple to spare yet unconceived children rejection is also reflecting the CW common in that culture.

As a child, I've heard the same sort of stereotyping and it went unchallenged precisely because it reflected the attitude of most white "Christians" of the time.

Fortunately, most of us have matured. Some have not. They seem concentrated in the GOP and just don't get it. When called out, they deride the critic as being PC to deflect the focus from their own stupidity.

JUST another right winger who spoke what he really feels....Demint will have no problem being re-elected in SC he is just what they like here, ultra-conservative (HYPOCRITE)

Oops !!! Occasionally their TRUE feelings and closet bigoted attitude slips out.

Its people like this that prompted me to move from the South. You just get tired of defending yourself around the world when you have these type of people (GOP) consistently embarrassing the entire region with their racist commentary. What's even sadder is that there would be constituents that would not find any problem with their statements. These people are not part of the New South, they are from the 'Ol South, and I can't wait for the day when people from the New South vote out all these rednecks.

apologize for nothing. If the shoe fits...

The GOP is full of bigots, let the Jewish-American community beware of the GOP! Seems like this man has the foot-in-mouth disease.

When someone speaks, sometimes they say things they don't really mean in the moment. When someone writes, they have time to reflect and re-read what they wrote and it can be taken as an accurate indicator of their intentions. This was a case of the latter.

The "great error" these guys made was saying what they actually believe.

What the heck is going on in the South Carolina Republican Party? The Governor with his mistress, Rep. Joe Wilson with his inappropriate outburst, and these guys. Time for the South Carolina voters to put an end to the idiocy and clean house.

The Democratic Party should run a tv commercial statewide next year with no sound that simply flashes the photographs of all of the Republican fools and ends with words on the screen: Had enough?

How does that saying go (especially in religious communities, "you may be able to hide your prejudices for a while but sooner or later your true heart will betray you."

Go ahead people of Jewish faith, put your trust in people who believe that when the rapture comes every non-Cristian "has to go" if they don't convert.

Geez, time for everyone to get over their phony outrage. We are way to politcally correct and everyone is offended by something. Grow up and get over it.

Seems the gop in South Carolina is branching out with its hate

You guys in SC need to get a dictionary of the politically correct words. One can no longer say what is in one's heart.

And the big deal is? When did it become an issue to call someone or people penny pinchers? If most Americans did this then there wouldn't be so many foreclosures, defaulted loans or bankruptcy filings. The wussification of America continues.

Please stop apologizing for every single thing said. It diminishes the value of "I'm sorry"! If you said it, you meant it – bite your tongue for no one!!!!

GOP apologizes for being found out just how deep their prejudices are against MANY groups of people.

Unless you're a "family-values-white-christian hypocrit" do NOT join the Republicans.

And the big deal is? When did it become an issue to call someone or people penny pinchers? If most Americans did this then there wouldn't be so many foreclosures, defaulted loans or bankruptcy filings. The wussification of America continues.

Please stop apologizing for every single thing said. It diminishes the value of "I'm sorry"!

Is it a requirement for Republicans to wear bowties and make racist comments?

The apologies are too little and too late. The true colors of GOP come out again. Not surprising that only 20 percent of Americans identify themselves as Republicans.

wow. the true face of the GOP always seems to rear its ugly head..

Where is he from? South Carolina again? Is there something about S.C Republicans and race that they seems not to be able to control their impulse? It is sadden that in the 21st century some Republicans from South Carolina still can't control their racist impulses. They just can't help themselves. This is pathetic.

This should not catch anyone by surprise. Along with Rush, Ann Coulter and similar ultra right wing fanatics, the Republican Party is sounding more and more like the hate groups of yesteryear. The Republican Party is not a forward thinking party, it is one that seems to be bent on moving things backwards to a time of imperialism and prejudice.

Yet another example of GOP ignorance.

Republicans just cannot help themselves. Their ugly rascist and bigoted core leaks out though they try mightily to portray themselves as mainstream. Just look at his picture and you see what is left of their party – middle aged angry white people. What a sad commentary.

The new MO of the racists like Joe Wilson, and this bozo,... bare the fangs,... inject the poison,... and then issue a half hearted apology. Way to go South Carolina,... your elected officials showing their true colors again.

PLEASE. Read the statement in question.

He is refering to a saying that practically praises the Jewish people for their attention to detail in attaining great financial success... and of course, the DEMOCRATS CRY RACISM.

I am stunned, shocked, amazed that a Republican would make an anti-semetic remark!
Like the moron in Louisiana who wouldn't perform a marriage for a black man and a white woman, these clowns don't even know when they are being offensive.

wow another southern republican with foot-in-mouth disease

This is just another time where stereotypes are wrong. Not all Jews are rich. Everygroup has its share of rich and poor, smart and dumb, strong and weak. I would have hope that everything like this would have faded away, but it has not. I hope that we can move on in the future.

THIS IS WHY SOUTH CAROLINA NEEDS EVERY CENT IT CAN GET FROM THE STIMULUS and anyplace else to improve the educational system of the state!!...what a numbskull.

the pain inflicted by the elected officials in this state just doesn't stop....We've decided that SC stands for stupid citizens and are embarrassed to live here. Time to go back home where people actually have brains....at least most of the time.

OMG what century are Republicans living in?!

Go South Carolina... Another Red Neck Republican shooting off his mouth before thinking. Defending DeMint"? He probably defends Sanford too.

STOP – before all of you hysterical liberals start jumping on your angry GOP bandwagon, use the small brains you have and read his actual quote above. You will realize that it is absolutely absurd that he even has to apologize for this. My question: when will we be able to just take comments as they are intended and not be so hypersensitive about ridiculous things like this. My goodness.

These politicians are really stupid.

When will they learn? Of course, the spin is amusing. "...great and honorable people..." and "...truly in admiration..." If only the walls could talk! Do these politicians really believe that the American people are that stupid?

I think it's time for a drug test in the GOP. They are under the influence of something that alters common sense! If the come up clean on the testing, then maybe an IQ test should follow!

Another characteristic of the Republican party. Just stereotype against minority group.

so typical of GOP

Just plain amazing. Is there anyone left in the GOP with any sense at all?

Is it stupid pills in the water of South Carolina or what? These guys seem to embody the closet attitudes of the "new" Republican Party. Great campaign strategy for 2010.

Keep it up boys!

LOL... he meant nothing derogatory.... then why did he say it? WHAT A JERK

another SC politician (R) that says/does idiotic things.....no surprise there

The irony in Ulmer's statement is remarkable, given that 80% of Jews vote Democratic. It is true that American Jews, on average, are wealthier than the average American. However, there is no evidence that they got this way by being "pennywise;" rather, most evidence suggest that American Jews have accrued wealth by investing heavily in education. Most Jews value education, social justice, and equality. (These aren't stereotypes, these are facts). Anyhow, for the party of intolerance to attempt to use Jewish stereotypes to justify increasing inequality and is simply perverse. That said – I'm highly opposed to earmarks as well... but the record demonstrates that earmarks were worse under Bush II than they are now. Republicans talk a big game regarding fiscal responsibility, but the records demonstrate that they just prefer to earmark and subsidize the military industrial complex, the prison industrial complex, insurance companies, and for the oil and coal industries rather than for education, health, the environment, and research.

I've been called a hillbilly, Opie, redneck, bumpkin etc because I'm from the South. Nobody ever apologized or even felt the need to apologize. It's perfectly natural to denigrate and stereotype certain groups, while other groups get special treatment. What a world.

What can we do to fix the Republican party? How did the party of Abe Lincoln – the party that fought against racism when Democrats insisted on it – become the party today that projects an image of angry white men? Agreed some of it is media bias but the cause is not helped by people like this. Let's have a sweep through the rank and file and root out these guys, people – otherwise we will continue to endure the liberal lie that "all conservatives are racists".

It's a bit unfortunate when the following comment seems to be the most developed thought coming out of a South Carolina public figure in the last few years – I personally believe US Americans are unable to do so because some people out there in our nation don't have maps and I believe that our education like such as South Africa and the Iraq everywhere like such as. And I believe that they should, our education over here in the US should help the US or should help South Africe and should help the Iraq and the Asian countires so we will be able to build up our future. – Keep smiling everyone!

I'm well aware this also follows a stereotype, but it really doesn't surprise me to hear a GOPer, and a southerner at that, make ignorant comments directed at a different ethnicity.

this is typical of the G"NO"P!!!

I am so ashamed at the political "garbage" that is coming out of South Carolina, my ancestral home where my gr-gr-gr-gr grandfather was pastor of a Lutheran Church in Charleston for 57 years. And he was progressive for his time.

South Carolina has slipped back to the dark ages.

"... a South Carolina Republican official is now apologizing..."

Good gracious! These folks talk about the POTUS being apologetic, but at least he's apoligizing for someone else's transgressions. More and more recently it seems that someone from South Cacalaakee is always putting their foot in their mouth, having an affair, calling the POTUS a "LIER" (yes, I misspelled it on purpose, you guys do it ALL the time), withholding the State's stimulus funds even though their unemployment rate is close to 12%, sending racist e-mails through gov't computers, while on the job, about our President, and on and on.

South Cacalakee you need to get your water supply checked out. Something wrong is going on down there.

Is there something in the water the SCGOP insists on drinking? Rampant foot-in-mouth disease, coupled with hypocritical, outright loopy and bigoted statements do not speak well of the mindset of the average South Carolina Republican. Or is it just that they are comfortable saying out loud what much of the rest of the GOP is thinking?

Can't wait to see the tortured logic defending this last admission of how they truly think.

WOW! Talk about twisting a comment. This guy was complimenting Jews for wisely handling money and it gets twisted into a "derogatory " comment!!

bless his little heart.

Does the Republican party like anybody besides Christian white men? Or is this indicative of just more problems with Republicans from South Carolina?

Just more Republican ignorance. They have nothing positive so they try to bring everyone down. What a sorry joke they are!!!

My guess is that most Jews would privately, and proudly, agree with that saying.

Wow! Aren't we all pinching pennies? Congress has not and cannot get it's collective heads out..... JUST us poor folks here, once again, being screwed to the floor by ANOTHER Congress that cannot or will not get around the lobbyists and do the PEOPLE'S BUSINESS!

Many of us have gone down that road with various ethnic groups, it is inexcusable for all of us. HOWEVER, in keeping with the spirit of bashing and slicing the opponent, let me just say that I think it is just typical of these Repugnicants to look down their noses at someone that doesn't 'belong' to their little, teeny, teepee club. Now they can cross off the Jewish vote as well. Let's see, who does that leave as potential NEW Repugnicants to be recruited? Oooooops, NO ONE left.

Come on South Carolina, you are better than this.

It is unfair to isolate jews as stingy, since there are ample examples of misers in every ethnic community, that we know of.

...that's a valid comparison... my homegirl is Jewish, and SHE'LL tell you that she pinches pennies. LOL... People need to relax.

Once again the RNC has proved it self to be the party of mad, derrogatory, often racist, for family values except when its their family, gay bashing white guys who only think of themselves and not others . . .

Hey, don't get sick people and if ya do tough luck . . . . that's their plan for Healthcare Reform

Wow. Not just a slip of the tongue, but a thought-out, written, re-written, edited and perhaps edited again piece of bigotry.

Well done sir.

Why not just say "People who are weathly"?

Another red-letter day for the South Carolina GOP. Maybe they should consider succession again and this time we just let them go. Too bad they have such nice beaches.

LOL! Wow. Aren't these guys smart enough to realize that they can't get away with saying stuff like that in this century?

Actually I believe it was Benjamin Franklin who "coined" the phrase that a penny saved is a penny earned....that might have been a better analogy...

Here comes the left. There has been many more comments by left leaning politicians about the Jewish community the GOP could ever make.

Not to mention the current President has basically left Israel on an island by themselves. However, here come the racist right comments.

Ask Jessie Jackson about the Jews.