It's a rather courageous statement if you want to keep working in Hollywood.
Yeah,she's quite gusty. I've actually seen people on the web claim they don't like Mary Lynn or Chloe anymore because of that statement. So much for those open-minded tolerate libs.
I saw one fan imply she was just kissing her boss (Joel Surnow's) butt by complimenting Rush, but it sounds pretty lame. It's not like saying she likes Rush would keep her from being killed off the show! Penny Johnson Jerald (Sherry) was raving about Condi in the season 2 commentary she was whacked off a year later. Plus, Mary Lynn didn't go around calling the likes of Michael Moore or Al Franken brilliant during her Mr. Show, Larry Sanders days.