Original sentence: In June 2009, Letterman was criticized for off-color comments made about Alaska governor Sarah Palin and her daughter, who were visiting New York City at the time.Letterman also made an on-air plea to Palin to come onto the show, which Palin rejected, stating "The Palins have no intention of providing a ratings boost for David Letterman by appearing on his show,".Letterman stated on air: "One awkward moment for Sarah Palin at the Yankee game, during the seventh inning, her daughter was knocked up by Alex Rodriguez.Subsequently, Palin called the comments "inappropriate" and "sexually perverted" and ones Letterman would not "dare make" about anyone else's daughter.The following day, Letterman stated that his joke was directed at Palin's 18-year-old daughter Bristol.Todd Palin echoed her sentiments:  Letterman was also critized by conservative and main stream political commentators and radio talk show host for his jokes
Edited sentence: In June 2009, Letterman was criticized for off-color jokes made about Alaska governor Sarah Palin and her daughter, who were visiting New York City at the time