Barack Obama has come under fire for calling a Michigan reporter "sweetie" when she tried to ask him a question.

Here's how it went down when WXYZ-TV's Peggy Agar yelled out a question at Obama:

Agar asked Obama what is he "going to do to help American autoworkers."

"Hold on one second, sweetie," Obama replied. "We'll do a press, thanks." He did not reply to Agar's question.

Obama evidently called and left Agar a voicemail that her station played over the air last night. Obama apologized and said he has a problem with calling people sweetie.

Sure he does! Barack Obama is an elists, and to those who think they're that good... everyone is a sweetie!