Rush Limbaugh Advertisers Boycott: Who's Left, and How to Get Involved After calling Sandra Fluke a "slut" and a "prostitute," the provocative radio personality has watched eight big advertisers pull their sponsorship from his show, including Carbonite, ProFlowers and Legal Zoom. Limbaugh Advertisers Flee Show Amid Storm Despite an apology on Saturday, Rush Limbaugh is facing a loss of advertisers unnerved by growing criticism of his comments about a Georgetown University student last week. Rush Limbaugh backlash: 7th advertiser drops radio show A flower company is the seventh advertiser to pull its ads from conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh's radio program in reaction to his derogatory comments about a law student who testified about birth control policy. Rush Limbaugh Apologizes for Calling Sandra Fluke a 'Slut' Radio Talk Show Host Says He 'Did Not Mean a Personal Attack' John McCain: Rush Limbaugh outburst 'totally unacceptable' Former Republican presidential candidate John McCain says it's "totally unacceptable" for Rush Limbaugh to call a law student a "slut" in the political furor over requiring that women get birth control coverage free of charge. Rush Limbaugh's 'slut' apology: 5 reasons it won't silence his critics Limbaugh takes the unusual step of apologizing for his incendiary on-air comments about Georgetown student Sandra Fluke. But "I'm sorry" may not be enough Rush Limbaugh Should Not Have Apologized to Sandra Fluke On March 3, conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh apologized to Sandra Fluke, after he made derogatory comments towards her over the contraception mandate. Here is why he should not have apologized. Contributor: Jeanne Rose Published: Mar 04, 2012 Video: Rush Limbaugh apologizes after sponsors leave Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh apologized for using harsh language to describe a law student who called for insurance coverage for birth control. Jan Crawford reports. What Is Your Reaction to the Rush Limbaugh Controversy? Student Opinion | Tell us what you think of Mr. Limbaugh's comments, the reactions that followed, and his apology. ProFlowers latest Rush Limbaugh sponsor to pull its business The number of advertisers who have at least temporarily cut ties with Rush Limbaugh grew to seven on Sunday in the aftermath of the conservative radio host's self-described "insulting word choices" about a female law student.
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