The controversy began when Paul grew curt with "Today" show anchor Savannah Guthrie. She pressed him on shifts in his positions over the years, Paul accused her of editorializing. Paul was also abrasive when AP reporter Philip Elliot asked him about apparent contradictions in his positions on abortion legislation.
They recall when Paul shushed CNBC anchor Kelly Evans earlier this year.
By Wednesday evening, Paul was telling CNN's Wolf Blitzer, "I think I've been universally short tempered and testy with both male and female reporters. I'll own up to that."
In her interview with Paul on Wednesday, Kelly, who hosts a primetime show on Fox News, defended Evans and Guthrie for their line of questioning and admonished Paul.
"Those women were not yelling at you," Kelly told Paul.
Some may contended that Paul's interactions could be construed as sexist.
Rupert Murdoch, the billionaire mogul who counts Fox News among his media assets, has made no secret of his affinity for the senator. Paul has made more appearances on Fox News than any other Republican presidential contender.
The senator is on better terms with the Fox News community than his father.
When you ask a question, let us hear the answer instead of interrupting with another question. Just a thought.
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