article image'Sexist Comments' May Have Been Radio Stunt

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Jan 8, 2008 by  Eric S. Wyatt - 12 votes, 6 comments
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A Hillary Clinton rally was interrupted on Monday by two "protesters" waiving signs and chanting "Iron Our Shirts", touching off renewed debate about sexism in American politics.
Some of the Internet chatter in the wake of the incident has indicate a bit of disbelief in both the timing and content of the "protest", charging Clinton with "planting" the protesters.
Others have speculated that the outburst was part of a radio hoax perpetrated by Boston-area radio hosts Toucher and Rich.
The photo of one of the protesters below certainly resembles one of the members of the Toucher and Rich staff.
Video still of "Iron My Shirt" protestor.
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Toucher and Rich staff photo. Note staff member Adolfo to the far left.
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The Daily News, who tracked down the protestors after the incident, lists his name as "Aldolfo Gonzales" which matches the information on the Toucher and Rich web site. According to the article, the other protester is named "Nick Gemelli". The radio show has an intern named Nick, though it is not clear at this time that it is the same person.
This story is developing.
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