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Last week during the 6pm EST news update, ABC radio news used the term “teabagger.” I contacted WMAL. I received the response below today:

[my name],

I thought I’d pass along a note from Steve Jones Vice President of ABC News Radio regarding the use of the expression “teabagger.”

Thanks.

Paul Duckworth
Operations Director
630 W M AL

[my name],

I appreciate your writing and regret that phrase was used.

We have had a reporter at the convention since yesterday providing extensive and objective reporting. Unfortunately, our anchor was careless in using what apparently he thought was an acceptable short-hand phrase for the delegates.

I have made clear the phrase is unacceptable and I would ask you to judge our reporting on the totality of our coverage.

Thank you.

Steve Jones
VP
ABC News Radio

[Unrepentant VN Vet]

Well, somebody’s starting to get the message, anyway.

(Snort)

[Clint N. Suhks]

I got the same one.

Mrs S,

I apologize for the delay in responding to your concern over ABC’s use of the word “teabagger.” I heard from other 630 WMAL listeners who shared your concerns and passed that sentiment along to Steve Jones, vice president of ABC News Radio. Please see Steve’s response below.

Best regards,

Paul Duckworth
Operations Director
630 WMAL

Mrs S,

I appreciate your writing and regret that phrase was used.

We have had a reporter at the convention since yesterday providing extensive and objective reporting. Unfortunately, our anchor was careless in using what apparently he thought was an acceptable short-hand phrase for the delegates.

I have made clear the phrase is unacceptable and I would ask you to judge our reporting on the totality of our coverage.

Thank you.

Steve Jones
VP
ABC News Radio

[Clint N. Suhks]

And I call BS.

The totality is slanted and biased....

[HonestConservative]

Its a small victory, but we’ll take it.

However to respond to him, ABC radio news sucks.