April 4, 2008
Posted: April 4th, 2008 10:26 AM ET
From CNN Ticker Producer Alex Mooney
Rhodes has been suspended.
(CNN) – The liberal radio network Air America suspended one if its most popular radio talk show hosts Thursday after a video clip surfaced on the Internet in which she used derogatory language to describe Hillary Clinton and Geraldine Ferraro. The comments came during a San Francisco appearance in late march sponsored by a local Air America affiliate. During the event, Randi Rhodes referred to both Clinton and Ferraro as "f-ing whores." Video of the comments surfaced earlier this week. Air America issued a statement Thursday saying it had suspended Rhodes for "abusive language." "Air America encourages strong opinions about public affairs, but does not condone such abusive, ad hominem language by our hosts," the statement said. Speaking with the liberal Web site Huffingtonpost.com, Rhodes said she is upset with the radio network. "They are in breach of my contract and have damaged my hard won excellent reputation in the broadcast industry..." she said. Rhodes also said she had originally received praise from representatives of the network for her appearance at the event. Filed under: Hillary Clinton |
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