* Margery Eagan and Peter Gelzinis are longtime metro columnists, as is Joe Fitzgerald, who was formerly a sports columnist.

* Margery Eagan, another Herald columnist, used the term several times in 2006 and 2007 to characterize some supporters of Democratic governor Deval Patrick.

** Margery Eagan ( The Boston Herald )

In January 2011, WTKK dropped Imus from their lineup completely in favor of an extended edition of their late morning team of Jim Braude and Margery Eagan.