". . . the press secretary’s lack of mortality . . ."   

Being a man, I ask; Why do women have to put up with such reprehensible jerks, and remain calm so as not be accused of "being overly sensitive" by like kinds of jerks. Perhaps someday he and too many other men will grow up and learn how to act in public. 

It doesn't matter that he withdrew his remarks and offered an apology. No one can un-ring a bell. One would think a journalist with any integrity would not have made such a remark in the first place. 

Oh well. Just goes to show us that winning a Pulitzer Prize must be as bogus as winning a Nobel Peace Prize. President Obama won a Nobel Peace Prize almost concurrent with his taking the oath of office. Before he had done a thing. 

Don't put your trust in prizes and awards. Most are rigged, and the rest are given for reasons so obtuse they seem to be drawn out of a hat. 

And never ever give a misogynist the benefit of the doubt. These are ugly creatures from a time long past.