'Duck Dynasty' fans outraged over Phil Robertson suspension for gay remarks
A national conversation has started after a popular 'Duck Dynasty' star was suspended by A&E for controversial comments about sexuality, religion and race.
Supporters of Phil Robertson have come out swinging.
They claim the self-proclaimed redneck is being unfairly targeted for speaking publicly about a divisive issue that a large percentage of the population still agrees with.
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas weighed in on TV reality star's forced leave from the series.
Palin, Cruz, Jindal: 'Duck Dynasty' star suspended over intolerance of politically correct
Cruz, a potential 2016 presidential candidate, also defended Robertson in a post to his Facebook page titled: "Free Speech Matters"
"The reason that so many Americans love Duck Dynasty is because it represents the America usually ignored or mocked by liberal elites: a family that loves and cares for each other, believes in God, and speaks openly about their faith," Cruz said.
Does their argument add up?
CNN's Tom Foreman has more OutFront.
Is cheating in a man's DNA? Pat Robertson says, it's natural for men & probably wife's fault
Prominent televangelist Pat Robertson told a viewer who was struggling to forgive her cheating husband – to get over it - because men can't help but cheat and it was probably her fault anyway.
"He cheated on you, well he's a man, okay, so what you do is begin to focus on why you married him in the first place." Robertson added, "... recognize males have a tendency to wander a little bit, and what you want to do is make the home so wonderful he doesn't want to wander."
Is cheating in a man's DNA?
OutFront tonight: Political comedian Dean Obeidallah, Radio Show host and comedian Stephanie Miller and relationship expert Dr. Wendy Walsh. She's also author of the new book, "The 30 Day Love Detox."
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