CNBC anchor Mark Haines Makes Sexist Comment towards Erin Burnett, Refuses To Apologize

[Amerigo Vespucci]

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CNBC anchor Mark Haines made a sexist comment towards Erin Burnett Thursday (via SportsGrid).

In a discussion of the blown call during Wednesday night's almost-perfect-game, Burnett argued that the umpire and pitcher's "graciousness" were so "beautiful" that it made for a "more memorable moment" than a perfect game would have.

"See, this is why women aren't in charge of sports," Haines shot back.

A shocked Burnett then transitioned panel, while making a joke about punching Haines and turning CNBC into the UFC.

UPDATE: Friday morning, Haines was called out by a guest but refused to apologize for his comments Thursday (via BusinessInsider).

"I find your comments to be quite objectionable," frequent CNBC guest Gordon Charlop told Haines. "Perhaps if that woman had been an umpire there, they might not have had the problem in the first place. I think you owe Ms. Burnett an apology right here, right now."

"That was a joke," Haines said, but he did not apologize, instead suggesting he and Burnett arm wrestle to settle who is right.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/06/04/mark-haines-makes-sexist_n_600487.html

[quiet.american]

1. This is why I refer to them as Clown NBC. What an ass Haines is. nt

[seabeyond]

2. i like her.... thought there might be a punch thrown.... she did good. nt

[peaches2003]

3. Sorry, but....

I can't stand either Haines or Burnett. Haines is a jackass, but Burnett thinks she is so cute she turns my stomach. And she made a stupid comment. I commend both the umpire and the pitcher for the way they handled what happened, but sports is not about graciousness. My grandson is a pitcher and if that ever happens to him, Grandma will be anything but gracious. Pitchers work hard for years to perfect their performance and Galarraga was robbed of a moment he probably will never have a chance to achieve again.

[monmouth]

4. Thank you for saying that. Her comment was as stupid as his....n/t

[Enthusiast]

5. "I can't stand either Haines or Burnett."

Me too.

[Dragonbreathp9d]

6. wow. Old rich white men never change