The Jeb Bush campaign has been derailed, temporarily at least, by the candidate’s use of the term “anchor baby.” Reporters asked if Bush regretted using such a “offensive” term, to which he countered, “You give me a better term and I’ll use it.”
Hillary Clinton took advantage, offering up her compassionate alternatives.
How about "babies," "children," or "American citizens." https://t.co/ofxEG6Za00
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) August 20, 2015
For Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz, her cue to jump in was Bush’s explanation that he was speaking primarily of the anchor babies of Asian people, not Mexicans.
And this is why u can't win using offensive terms @JebBush: Jeb under fire for linking 'anchor babies' to Asians http://t.co/EOn1bkVOI0
— Maria Cardona (@MariaTCardona) August 25, 2015
Completely unacceptable behavior for someone who thinks he could be president. https://t.co/T4evXv6U9T
— Debbie Wasserman Schultz (@DWStweets) August 25, 2015
https://twitter.com/unclejess/status/636324673584652288
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@DWStweets @MariaTCardona I've gotten what's "offensive terms" for the left is -TRUTH itself. Truth can be very offensive but is necessary.
— Joe Nick (@kudazachem) August 25, 2015
https://twitter.com/SubchiefBob/status/636324635525517313
When you think you could be president, there are all sorts of things that are considered unacceptable.
@DWStweets Unacceptable behavior….like using a private hidden server for government emails
— Pat Haley (@PatHaley380) August 25, 2015
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