Rupert Murdoch Praises Ben Carson on Twitter: ‘Real Black President’
Rupert Murdoch took to Twitter to praise presidential candidate Ben Carson on Wednesday.
“Ben and Candy Carson terrific,” the 21st Century Fox president wrote of the Republican candidate and his wife. “What about a real black President who can properly addres the racial divide? And much else.”
The tweet was one of several over the last few days offering apparent support for Carson or criticism of President Obama
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The executive has been outspoken on Twitter in the past when commenting on the 2016 presidential race. He has previously offered opinions about Jeb Bush, Carly Fiorina and Hillary Clinton, among others.
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– Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) October 8, 2015
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
Don’t miss Ben Carson tonight on Kelly File. — Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) October 6, 2015
Reputable IBD poll surprises with Carson at 24 and Trump at 17. Allowing fullest possible margin of error, they would be even.
– Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) October 3, 2015
Everywhere pundits keep underestimating Ben Carson. But public understand humility as admirable, listen to the multi-faceted strong message — Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) October 3, 2015
