Limbaugh apologizes to law student for insult on sex, says he intended no personal attack

MICAH WALTER/REUTERS - Even after conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh apologized Saturday, some advertisers still planned to withdraw advertising from his show.

By Associated Press, Updated: Saturday, March 3, 6:46 PM

WASHINGTON — Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh apologized Saturday to a Georgetown University law student he had branded a “slut” and “prostitute” after fellow Republicans as well as Democrats criticized him and several advertisers left his program.

The student, Sandra Fluke, had testified to congressional Democrats in support of their national health care policy that would compel her college to offer health plans that cover her birth control.

“My choice of words was not the best, and in the attempt to be humorous, I created a national stir,” Limbaugh said on his website. “I sincerely apologize to Ms. Fluke for the insulting word choices.”

Attempts to reach Fluke by telephone and e-mail were unsuccessful.

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