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Submissive question: sexist or legit?

It proved to be the most gasp-worthy moment of this week's Republican debate.

It proved to be the most gasp-worthy moment of this week's Republican debate. Was the question to Michele Bachmann over her use of the word "submissive" in relation to her husband sexist, relevant or just plain awkward? Watch the discussion between The Last Word guest host Chris Hayes and Jezebel.com reporter Irin Carmon.

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