Kara Alaimo, an assistant professor of public relations at Hofstra University, is the author of "Pitch, Tweet, or Engage on the Street: How to Practice Global Public Relations and Strategic Communication." The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author; view more opinion at CNN. (CNN) On Friday, Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke apologized for joking on several occasions that his wife, Amy, raised his three children, "sometimes with my help." I hope as I have been in some instances part of the problem, I can also be part of the solution." While it's great that he offered a sincere apology, voters would be justified in their anger at the former congressman's remark.

Source: CNN March 16, 2019 19:52 UTC