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MSNBC Suspends Ed Schultz for Calling Laura Ingraham a 'Right-Wing Slut'Schultz has apologized for his 'vile' language

By Emma Bazilian

MSNBC is suspending Ed Schultz, host of �The Ed Show,� for one week without pay, due to comments he made about conservative radio host Laura Ingraham on his own radio program. Schultz twice called her a �slut.� �Remarks of this nature are unacceptable and will not be tolerated,� said a statement from MSNBC.

Tuesday on �Fox and Friends,� Ingraham had criticized President Obama for enjoying a pint of Guinness in Ireland instead of immediately flying to the the site of the recent tornados in Joplin. Schultz responded by accusing Republicans of �not thinking about their next-door neighbor� before saying that Ingraham, who he called a �right-wing slut� and a �talk slut,� actually praised Reagan back in the day for drinking a beer overseas, and is now vilifying Obama for the same thing.

Ingraham posted a reply to Schultz�s comments on her Facebook page: �First, I was surprised to learn that Ed Schultz actually hosted a radio show. Is it only available online? Second, I have to get back to recording the audio edition of my new book �Of Thee I Zing.� Now I�m tempted to insert one additional zing�about men who preach civility but practice misogyny.�

On Wednesday night�s �Ed Show,� Schultz apologized for his remarks, for which he took �full responsibility.�

�I used vile and inappropriate language,� he said. �I am deeply sorry, and I apologize. It was wrong, uncalled for, and I recognize the severity of what I said.� Schultz seemed truly remorseful, saying that he had not only let down his viewers and staff, but his family as well. �I have embarrassed my family, I have embarrassed this company� I have been in this business since 1978 and I�ve made a lot of mistakes. This is the lowest of low for me.�

Shultz added that he met with management at MSNBC and offered to take himself off the air for �an indefinite period of time with no pay.�

From AdWeek.

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: MSNBC Suspends Ed Schultz for Calling Laura Ingraham a 'Right-Wing Slut'Schultz has apologized for his 'vile' language : By Emma Bazilian : : MSNBC is suspending Ed Schultz, host of �The Ed Show,� for one week without pay, due to comments he made about conservative radio host Laura Ingraham on his own radio program. Schultz twice called her a �slut.� �Remarks of this nature are unacceptable and will not be tolerated,� said a statement from MSNBC. : Tuesday on �Fox and Friends,� Ingraham had criticized President Obama for enjoying a pint of Guinness in Ireland instead of immediately flying to the the site of the recent tornados in Joplin. Schultz responded by accusing Republicans of �not thinking about their next-door neighbor� before saying that Ingraham, who he called a �right-wing slut� and a �talk slut,� actually praised Reagan back in the day for drinking a beer overseas, and is now vilifying Obama for the same thing. : Ingraham posted a reply to Schultz�s comments on her Facebook page: �First, I was surprised to learn that Ed Schultz actually hosted a radio show. Is it only available online? Second, I have to get back to recording the audio edition of my new book �Of Thee I Zing.� Now I�m tempted to insert one additional zing�about men who preach civility but practice misogyny.� : On Wednesday night�s �Ed Show,� Schultz apologized for his remarks, for which he took �full responsibility.� : �I used vile and inappropriate language,� he said. �I am deeply sorry, and I apologize. It was wrong, uncalled for, and I recognize the severity of what I said.� Schultz seemed truly remorseful, saying that he had not only let down his viewers and staff, but his family as well. �I have embarrassed my family, I have embarrassed this company� I have been in this business since 1978 and I�ve made a lot of mistakes. This is the lowest of low for me.� : Shultz added that he met with management at MSNBC and offered to take himself off the air for �an indefinite period of time with no pay.� : From AdWeek.

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