Comment on Obama spooks advertisers
New York, Aug 25: Fox News Channel's Beck Show is being abandoned by advertisers after the host, Glenn Beck called US President, Barack Obama a racist.
According to media reports, about 33 advertisers have directed the channel to not air their ads during the Beck's show.
While Wal-Mart Stores Inc., CVS Caremark, Clorox and Sprint have already taken the step, ColorofChange.org, a group that promotes political action among the African Amrican community has launched a campaign to get advertisers take the step.
OneIndia News
Story first published: Tuesday, August 25, 2009, 14:49 [IST]