Hillary: Mahatma Gandhi used to run a gas station in St. Louis [View All]

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ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton apologized for joking that Mahatma Gandhi used to run a gas station in St. Louis, saying it was "a lame attempt at humor."

The New York Democrat made the remark at a fund-raiser Saturday. During an event here for Senate candidate Nancy Farmer, Missouri's state treasurer, Clinton introduced a quote from Gandhi by saying, "He ran a gas station down in St. Louis."

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The director of a U.S. center devoted to Gandhi's teachings on Tuesday called the remarks stereotypical and racially insensitive, while an educator said the flap underscored the need for politicians to be cautious when trying to get laughs.

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You want to call Obama a racist for his inartful words about "typical white people"? You really want to make a big deal about it? OK, fine. Don't choke on this blooper by dear Hilly.