Watch CBS News

Carly Fiorina's Hairy Remark About Barbara Boxer

Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina won Tuesday's Republican Senate primary in California and will challenge three-term incumbant, Democrat Barbara Boxer, in November.

But it was Boxer's hair-do that concerned Fiorina Wednesday, as she prepped for an interview.

Pictures: Sen. Barbara Boxer's Hair Through the Years

In a TV interview with CNN, Fiorina said, "(An aquaintance) saw Barbara Boxer briefly on television this morning, and said what everyone says, 'God, what is that hair?" '

She continued, "So yesterday. You didn't see --"

Then Fiorina suddenly realized she was on a live microphone and stopped.

"Early Show" Newsreader Erica Hill added, "She went on to say, 'People talk about my hair all the time." '

To see Fiorina's remarks, click on the video below:


Watch CBS News Videos Online
View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.