Whitman Spokesperson: Smear Was Appalling, Unforgivable

LOS ANGELES (CBS) — Jerry Brown's campaign has apologized to Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman for using "salty language" while talking about her.

Whitman: Comment Was An Insult To Me, The Women Of California

KNX 1070's John Brooks Reports On Jerry Brown's Apology

An aide to Brown called Whitman "a whore" while he was talking to Brown on a phone call they thought had been disconnected.

A spokesperson for Whitman's campaign calls the incident an appalling and unforgiveable smear.

Brown and his aide were suggesting Whitman would make deals with special interest groups.

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