Rupert Murdoch is sorry about that whole 'real black president' comment

by Barbara Morrill

Daily Kos Staff Emeritus

Thursday, Oct. 08, 2015 Thursday, Oct. 08, 2015 at 5:41:31am PDT

Rupert Murdoch, the chairman of News Corp and 21st Century Fox, arrives at New York State Supreme Court with his lawyers in New York, November 20, 2013. Rupert Murdoch, the chairman of News Corp and 21st Century Fox, and his wife of 14 years, Wendi Deng a

Rupert Murdoch, the owner of Fox News—and a whole host of other right-wing propaganda sites—is really sorry for sending out this obnoxious, racist tweet about President Obama on Wednesday night:

Ben and Candy Carson terrific. What about a real black President who can properly address the racial divide? And much else.
— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) October 8, 2015

It took about 12 hours and a boatload of outrage for Murdoch to clarify:

Apologies! No offence meant. Personally find both men charming.
— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) October 8, 2015

Well, okay then. That's mighty white of you Rupert. Carry on.