Donald Trump Demanding Apology From "The New York Times."
BROWN: Donald Trump is demanding an apology from the "New York Times" after flat-out denying accusations he mocked one of the newspaper's reporters for having a physical disability. Trump addressed the controversy a short time ago during a campaign rally in Florida.</s>TRUMP: This reporter is so happy. People have heard of him now. Nobody ever heard of the guy. Now people -- he's having such a good time. The person has a disability. And the person said, I know him, I know him. And I said, when? In the 1980s. That's a long time, 30, 35 years. That's a long time ago.</s>BROWN: So at a South Carolina event this week that Trump flailed his arms as we see here on this video and seemed to distort his speech while talking about the Times reporter, Serge Kovaleski. He has a condition that limits the movement in his arms. And though Trump claims he had no idea what the reporter even look like, Kovaleski says he and Trump were once on a first name basis. Let's bring back our political commentators Marc Lamont Hill and Ben Ferguson to discuss. Marc, to you first again. If any other candidate said what Donald Trump said and did what he did, what do you think would happen?</s>HILL: Well, I think different candidates have different leashes. Some are short, some are long. But I can't imagine anybody getting away with this but Donald Trump. It's remarkable what he's been able to say or do with almost no penalty. He is a side show. The one thing Bobby Jindal has ever been right about in his life is that Donald Trump is like a carnival barker. And as a result, everything he does is absurd and bizarre just creates more spectacle and bigger crowd. I don't know if it translates into votes when we get to Iowa. But it certainly right now is translating into a lot of attention.</s>BROWN: And Ben, Catherine Parker (ph) has an opinion piece in the "Washington Post" titled, "the Nazi Trump's gets the more some people like him." And this is what she write. Trump display was reminiscent of Rush Limbaugh's similar mockery of Michael J. Fox's Parkinson's disease. Though, their critics may rival them in private, few are willing to call either of them out foe their callousness for the same reason. Both</s>FERGUSON: Look. I think there's people that like Donald Trump and there's virtually nothing that he is going to can say that is going to alienate them or make them stop supporting him. And that is what you call having fanatics that are around you. The big question is are there new people that are willing to come to Donald Trump's side and/or vote for him. And I think that's where these comments get him in trouble. He has become the Teflon candidate, yes. But when it comes down to actually walking in a voting booth, closing that curtain behind you and pressing a button, can you do it for an individual that you're literally saying I want to be president of the United States of America who has actually mocked a reporter for being disabled? Now, Donald Trump can sit there and say he didn't know who the guy was and he say, there's an unfair attack on me. I didn't know what he looked like. I don't believe him. And I think most voters that aren't fanatics for Donald Trump don't believe him. And sometimes the man have to say you are wrong when you are wrong and apologize and say that you are sorry because what Donald Trump did is reprehensible, it's disgusting, it's vile, and it certainly should not be a quality that people support when they are running for president regardless of what party they are in.</s>BROWN: Ben, Donald Trump is awaiting that apology from the "New York Times," doubtful that's going to happen. Ben Ferguson, Marc Lamont Hill, thank you very much.</s>HILL: Pleasure.</s>FERGUSON: Thanks.</s>BROWN: And we are just a little more than a week away from the night CNN recognizes this year's top CNN heroes. All of these remarkable individuals are making a difference. And what better time than Thanksgiving Day weekend to help them continue their inspiring work. Here is Anderson Cooper to show you how.</s>ANDERSON COOPER, CNN HOST, AC 360: I'm Anderson Cooper. Hopefully by now you have had a chance to check out the ten remarkable people we're honoring on "CNN heroes: an all-star tribute." Each of them is proof that one person really can make a difference. And again, this year we are making it easy for you to support their greatly work. Just go to CNNheroes.com on your laptop, tablet or smart phone and click the "donate" button to support any of our 2015 top 10 CNN heroes. You will see this page where you can make a contribution for amazon payments to one or more of this year's honorees. It is fast, secure, and a 100 percent that your donation will go directly to your CNN hero's designated nonprofit. You'll also receive an email confirming your donation, which is tax deductible in the United States. CNN is proud to celebrate all these everyday people changing the world. And through December 31st, we offer you this simple way to make a contribution to their cause. Again, from your laptop, your tablet, or your phone, just go to CNNheroes.com. Your donation in any amount will help them help others. Thank you.</s>BROWN: And all of our top ten heroes will be honored on "CNN heroes: an all-star tribute" hosted by Anderson Cooper next Sunday night, December 6th. We will be right back.