Former Gov. Brian Schweitzer (D-Mont.), a possible presidential candidate in 2016, apologized Thursday for offensive remarks that he made in a magazine profile.
Schweitzer posted this message on his Facebook account:
I recently made a number of stupid and insensitive remarks to a reporter from the National Journal. I am deeply sorry and sincerely apologize for my carelessness and disregard. [Facebook]
In the profile, Schweitzer compared Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) to a prostitute, and also stated that former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) seemed to him "a little effeminate" and gay.
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Feinstein has herself responded, Politico reported Thursday, laughing and telling reporters, "You better keep him away from my husband." She also reportedly made a hand gesture that appeared to question Schweitzer's mental health.