Outspoken sports broadcaster Bob Costas continues to focus on the US presidential election.
At one point during a wide-ranging discussion on “The Dan Le Batard Show” on Thursday, the longtime sportscaster was asked about the status of “presidential standards” through Nov. 5.
“Since you asked, I’m not going to shy away from it, but… Kamala Harris is not the ideal candidate, and if she wins it in a way that she hasn’t shown us yet, that’s the job.” Maybe you need to grow up,” Kostas replied Le Batard.
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Bob Costas speaks on stage at the International Tennis Hall of Fame Legends Ball at Cipriani 42nd Street on September 10, 2022 in New York City. (Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)
Mr. Costas then expressed his belief that elections are about morality, not politics.
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“But this is not a political issue for millions of us. This is a moral issue, and it doesn’t matter who opposes Donald Trump. There’s nothing wrong with that. There’s nothing wrong with that,” Costas said.
Bob Costas attends the 32nd Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner in support of The Miami Project/Buoconti Fund for Paralysis Cure at the New York Hilton Midtown on September 25, 2017 in New York City. . (Toss Robinson/Getty Images for the Buoconti Foundation to Cure Paralysis)
Costas also criticized Democrats, saying the vice president has struggled to distance himself from some unfavorable policies.
“I’m a left-of-center, typical liberal who suffers from distortions of the left that are different from liberalism. And some of those distortions are now the anchor around Kamala Harris’ neck. “Because she can’t distance herself from some people,” Kostas said. “Even if she doesn’t fully accept it, the worst can be avoided.”
“I understand that people have deep concerns about the way (Democrats) are gassing the public about President (Joe) Biden’s record and his suitability as a candidate and as president for a second term. Yes, some policies are indefensible.
Costas also characterized former President Trump as a “liar” and a “lunatic.”
“That (Trump’s) candidacy is about a liar, a lunatic, an ignorant man…someone who is all of those things. This is a moral issue. And there are so many presidential candidates. “I’ve never seen in my life, and probably never have,” a staunch Republican or conservative who worked closely with him and questioned his credibility and qualifications. “Of all the people who cannot stand up for this, the one who spoke the most important words was…he is unfit for the presidency, or any position of public trust.”
This isn’t the first time Costas has expressed his opinion on a political candidate.
In February, he drew the ire of panelists on Fox News Channel’s “The Big Weekend Show” shortly after he suggested that Trump supporters were members of a “toxic cult.” Costas made the remarks during an appearance on CNN’s “Smerconish.”
Radio host and Fox News contributor Guy Benson responded to Costas’ comments, saying, “745 million people in this country voted for Donald Trump. I don’t know.”
Fox News contributor Katie Pavlich also weighed in on Costas’ statement as the discussion shifted from Trump’s victory in South Carolina.
“From sports to saying that Trump supporters are a cult. … It was a deplorable moment for him,” Pavlich said.
MLB Network broadcaster Bob Costas answers questions during an interview before the Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees game at Minute Maid Park on April 10, 2019 in Houston. (Eric Williams/USA Today Sports)
Although Costas has typically not been shy about sharing his political views over the years, he is best known for his sports broadcasting career, which lasted more than 40 years. But on Thursday afternoon, reports surfaced that Kostas had decided to end his time in the MLB booth.
Kostas confirmed to The Athletic that he will no longer serve as a play-by-play announcer for MLB games. Kostas did not provide further details about his decision, telling the magazine, “I would like to discuss this decision and my MLB career at a later date.”
Kostas was in the booth for the recent American League Division Series between the Yankees and Royals. New York defeated Kansas City in four games.
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Costas, 72, spent most of his career at NBC. He was the play-by-play voice for three World Series. He also became a regular on NBC’s Olympic coverage for many years. He left NBC in 2019 and joined TBS’ baseball broadcast booth in 2020.
Costas hasn’t given up on broadcasting completely. He will continue to fulfill his duties as an analyst and commentator for MLB Network. Kostas will continue to be a voice in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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