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Rep. Lowey Condemns Sexist Treatment of Michele Bachmann
Congresswoman Lowey is speaking out about the mistreatment of presidential candidate Michele Bachmann.

Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY) today issued the following statement regarding Michele Bachmann’s appearance on ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon,’ during which she was introduced with walk-on music entitled “Lyin’ Ass Bitch:”
“The choice of song to introduce Michele Bachmann on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon last night was insulting and inappropriate.
“I do not share Michele Bachmann’s politics, but she deserves to be treated with respect. No female politician – and no woman – should be subjected to sexist and offensive innuendo like she was last night.
“The Roots, Jimmy Fallon, and NBC should apologize.”
The preceeding was a news release from Rep. Nita Lowey.
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