EFT Report, Los Angeles: President Barack Obama apologized to California Attorney General Kamala Harris for remarks he made about her looks at a fundraiser in Northern California on Thursday, April 4, 2013.
While the president also acknowledged Harris as being “brilliant,” “dedicated,” and “tough” during the Democratic luncheon in the Silicon Valley, he also said she was “by far, the best-looking attorney general.”
Obama talked to Harris later that night via phone, but not before the television talking heads and the blogosphere had a field day over his comments.
“It’s sexist,” said Sam Bennett. “That simple comment drops her like a stone electorally and makes voters much less likely to see her as qualified or worthy of their vote.”
Women rights attorney Gloria Allred, who was an Obama delegate at the 2012 Democratic National Convention, said Obama’s apology was the right thing to do.
Harris’ office released a statement that said the attorney general and the president have been friends for many years and she strongly supports him.
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| Obama with Kamala Harris |
Obama talked to Harris later that night via phone, but not before the television talking heads and the blogosphere had a field day over his comments.
“It’s sexist,” said Sam Bennett. “That simple comment drops her like a stone electorally and makes voters much less likely to see her as qualified or worthy of their vote.”
Women rights attorney Gloria Allred, who was an Obama delegate at the 2012 Democratic National Convention, said Obama’s apology was the right thing to do.
Harris’ office released a statement that said the attorney general and the president have been friends for many years and she strongly supports him.
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