Gubernatorial candidate Andrew Hunt on Deal’s Ebola response: ‘How can we have such an idiot running our state?’

Deal’s spokesman: Hunt’s comments “draw a sharp contrast with the thoughtful, respectful leadership that Gov. Deal brings to the office.”

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“How can we have such an idiot running our state? ... Gov. Nathan Deal is not intelligent enough to make statements in this area. He doesn’t have the background or sense to make statements in this area. People who aren’t able to speak properly or get proper advice should just not say anything.”

Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Andrew Hunt slams the governor over his recent remarks that “water kills the Ebola virus.” In response, Deal spokesman Brian Robinson said Hunt’s comments “draw a sharp contrast with the thoughtful, respectful leadership that Gov. Deal brings to the office.” (via the AJC)

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