By Selwyn Duke

Being young and energetic, former Democrat presidential contender Andrew Yang was hailed as a breath of fresh air. But some (erstwhile?) fans are now saying he seems more like the ill wind of politics as usual. The issue? Yang has caved to the mob regarding assailed podcaster Joe Rogan.

As 1010 WINS radio reported Monday, “Andrew Yang, a former New York City mayoral [candidate], has apologized after tweeting…comments defending Joe Rogan, claiming [on Sunday that] the podcast host isn't racist.”

“‘I don't think Joe Rogan is a racist — the man interacts with and works with black people literally all of the time,’” 1010 WINS continued, quoting Yang.

“‘Do I know black friends of Joe's who would swear by him? Yes I do,’” Yang had added.

Then he subtracted — deleting the tweets — and, say critics, detracted from his own reputation. That is, Yang issued the following early Monday apology….

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