CNN Panelist: Stop Calling It “Offensive Language,” “He Is Talking About A Sexual Crime” 

From the October 14 edition of CNN's Anderson Cooper 360

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JACK KINGSTON:  And you know what, I'm a father of two daughters and I would not do that. I know Mike Pence would not do that. But I also know in that Hollywood culture when he was doing a lot of these flippant to me, and I assume with you, offensive kind of comments and interviews, I think  that was part of the shtick if you will. 

ANDERSON COOPER (HOST): See, I've done Howard Stern only twice when he's done it far more than I have. But you don't have to answer a question. Howard Stern is one of the greatest interviewers there is. And he'll ask provocative questions but you have the power of saying “I'm not going down that road.” So I mean I'm just wondering when this change in Donald Trump occurred. 

JOHNATHAN TASINI: And just this little point so we get clear about terminology. You keep, and I say some Republicans, keep using the word “offensive language.” Saying I'm going to grab your pussy is sexual assault. That is not just offensive language. And so I think we have to get the term -- I'm sorry but when somebody contemplates, you know,  that and I said before, I believe he committed these acts. 11 women have come forward. I believe that is just the beginning. I believe he did commit those crimes. But saying -- I don't know why you don't see this. It is not just offensive language. He is talking about a sexual crime. 

Previously:

CNN’s Baldwin: Trump Tried To Dispute Allegations He Sexually Assaulted A Woman By Insulting Her Looks

Fox’s Hume Casts Doubt On Women Accusing Trump Of Sexual Assault In New York Times Report

New Allegations Of Sexual Assault Against Donald Trump Undermine Right-Wing Media Spin Of “Hot Mic” Comments