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Carl Lewis on Romney Gaffe: He Should 'Stay Home'

Olympic legend joins the crowd pummeling Romney for criticizing games

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 27, 2012 11:36 AM CDT

(Newser) – Mitt Romney got yet another high-profile tongue-lashing for having the effrontery to suggest that London wasn't ready for the Olympics—while in London. "Every Olympics is ready, I don't care whatever he said," nine-time US gold medalist Carl Lewis told the Independent. "I swear, sometimes I think some Americans shouldn't leave the country. Are you kidding me, stay home if you don't know what to say."

Romney's remarks have also drawn a rebuke from the Mayor of London, who lambasted the presidential candidate in front of 60,000 people, and from Prime Minister David Cameron. "Of course it's easier if you hold an Olympic Games in the middle of nowhere," Cameron said, a shot at the Romney-run Salt Lake City Olympics, according to Deseret News. Romney has since backtracked on his London comments. Click for more on Romney's gaffe-laden London trip, and why it's helping Obama.

In this July 29, 1996 file photo, gold medalist Carl Lewis reacts during the medal presentation ceremony for the men's long jump at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta.
In this July 29, 1996 file photo, gold medalist Carl Lewis reacts during the medal presentation ceremony for the men's long jump at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta.   (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis answers a question Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Evesham, NJ, after he said that he gave up on his race for New Jersey state Senate.
Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis answers a question Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Evesham, NJ, after he said that he gave up on his race for New Jersey state Senate.   (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
U.S. world and Olympic champion Carl Lewis holds his Hero of Athletics Award as he speaks, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007, in Monaco, during the World Athlete of the Year awards.
U.S. world and Olympic champion Carl Lewis holds his "Hero of Athletics Award" as he speaks, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007, in Monaco, during the World Athlete of the Year awards.   (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)
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COMMENTS
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right2dave
Jul 29, 2012 6:54 AM CDT
Carl proves he should stick to running and shut his racist pie hole.
cactusthorn
Jul 28, 2012 10:46 AM CDT
All Mitt did was answer a question that was asked of him because he was once in that situation...and yes, maybe he should have just said...'I wish them the best'....but he answered based on everything he read. Ironically, Bob Costas and Tom Brokaw said pretty much the same thing at the opening of the Olympics....so maybe you should all call them names too....
DieselDaWg
Jul 28, 2012 10:26 AM CDT
He should never sing the "American" national anthem again though...   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJLvCM4j2mg
 

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