Gov. Rendell, in open-mike gaffe, says his Arizona counterpart has "no life."
CNN captures Gov. Rendell in an open-mike gaffe and is taken to task by commentator Campbell Brown for what she called sexist remarks.
Gov. Rendell, in open-mike gaffe, says his Arizona counterpart has "no life."
Yesterday, as the nation’s governors were meeting with President-elect Obama in Philadelphia, CNN’s camera’s caught Gov. Rendell in an open-mike gaffe suggesting, in what he believed was a private conversation, that Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano would make a good pick for Homeland Security Chief because she has “no life.”
“Janet’s perfect for that job, because for that job you have to have no life. Janet has no family,” Rendell said. “Perfect. She can devote, literally, 19-20 hours a day to it.”
CNN Commentator Campbell Brown took him to task for what she said were comments that smack of sexism. The remarks, Brown said, “perpetuate stereotypes that put (women) in boxes.”
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"Sexism"?!? Are you kidding me? Talk about something out of nothing. It may have been personally disrespectful, but SEXIST? Really?— Sparerib- How is that sexism? The same statement could be applied to men. Brown is the sexist one becuase by calling Rendell's statement sexism she's implying the men would not care about their family.— Jimbo123
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- The next smart thing that "Fast Eddie" Rendell says will be the first smart thing he says...the guy is a walking bucket of DUMB.— Nicher
- What's sexist about this? A man without a family is in the same boat, and he said she's perfect for it. Being "perfect" is a sexist insult? Gimme a break.— PhillyCooke
- Yawn!!!! All hype and no substance. I thought this was news until I read it. You can make an argument for just about anything these days. Lighten up! Any man or woman, no matter what race, who needs to work 12 or more hours a day will have no life outside work. Is that news?— TronSector82
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- Am I a Neanderthal for thinking that he was praising Gov. Napolitano as a perfect choice? Get a "life" Campbell Brown. Let's save the "sexist" allegation for when truly warranted. Sexist is councilman who keeps an unqualified piece on the public payroll - that's sexist!— wolfcounsel
- Yup, Fast Eddie would know. I hear he has quite the social life in Harrisburg when on the prowl.— dutchman
- Oh God Campbell Brown, plenty of Bias, and plenty of Bull, please shut up. Let our governor speak his mind. It's great entertainment.— chrissmith
- This woman is irritating.SHUT UP!!!!!!!— TomEBoy
- Because he is a DEMOCRAT he will automatically get a pass!!!!!— zjimmyjcb
