Two RNC attendees removed for taunting black camerawoman

Two attendees were removed from the Republican National
Convention on Tuesday night after throwing nuts at an African-American camera operator
for cable network CNN and taunting, “This is how we feed animals.”

CNN confirmed the incident in a statement Wednesday morning.

“CNN can confirm there was an incident directed at an
employee inside the Tampa Bay Times Forum earlier this afternoon,” the
statement read. “CNN worked with convention officials to address this
matter and will have no further comment.”

{mosads}It is not yet clear what role the individuals who were
removed played at the convention, although organizers did confirm their
ejection in a statement.

“Two attendees tonight exhibited deplorable behavior,”
said convention spokesman Kyle Downey. “Their conduct was inexcusable and
unacceptable. This kind of behavior will not be tolerated.”

Republicans had hoped that elements of their Tuesday program
— including an emphasis on the economy and a prominent speaking role for former
Democratic Rep. Artur Davis (Ala.), an African-American — could help boost
support among blacks.