Vitter sorry for Maddow commentPosted: July 17th, 2010
From CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney
(CNN) – Republican Sen. David Vitter apologized to MSNBC host Rachel Maddow Friday after jesting on a radio program that she only looked like a woman “a long time ago.”
“Regarding my remark during a radio conversation today, I apologize,” Vitter wrote in a letter to Maddow. “The hosts made their comment and I obviously chimed in. While we do not usually agree on the issues, I do not think you deserved that comment.”
Vitter’s comments came during an appearance on Rush Radio 99.5 in New Orleans Friday morning, during which the radio hosts joked about a high school photo of Maddow with long blond hair. The MSNBC host currently has short brown hair.
“Must have been a long time ago,” Vitter joked when the hosts said the photo portrays Maddow as “looking like a woman.”
Maddow has not responded to the comments
Vitter is currently in a reelection fight against Democratic Rep. Charlie Melancon. Despite a tumultuous first term, Vitter's favorability rating remained high and Melancon has as yet struggled to gain serious footing in the race.
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