Pennsylvania Gov. Rendell called sexist for ‘no life’ remark

Not sure how the remark was sexist, now, maybe it was rude, but, certainly not sexist..

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20081 ... emark.html

Wed, Dec. 3, 2008

Rendell called sexist for ‘no life’ remark

Politicians are supposed to watch what they say - especially when a nearby microphone might be on.
But, yesterday in Philadelphia, Gov. Ed Rendell made some blunt remarks that could be construed as insulting, if not sexist, about Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, chosen for Homeland Security chief by President-elect Barack Obama.

A spokesman for Rendell downplayed any controversy, saying that Pennsylvania's governor "meant no disrepect."

Rendell's words were picked up by an open microphone at the podium of the National Governors Conference, held yesterday morning at Independence Hall.

"Janet's perfect for that job," Rendell is heard to say. "Because for that job, you have to have no life. Janet has no family. Perfect. She can devote, literally, 19, 20 hours a day to it."