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Comment on the Campaign Trail Sets Off Debate About Appropriate Language

The recent flap over Sen. Barack Obama calling a female reporter "sweetie" sparked a national dialogue over what is acceptable language between men and women in the workplace. The moment came at a campaign stop in Detroit, when Peggy Agar, a reporter at ABC's Detroit affiliate WXYZ-TV, asked Obama this question: "Senator, how are you going to help the American autoworkers?" "Hold on a second, sweetie. We'll hold a press avail," replied Obama, referring to a structured question and answer... Full Story
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