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Tom Brokaw Rushed to Charlotte Hospital
www.mediabistro.com ^ | September 6, 2012 8:36 AM | By Chris Ariens

Posted on 09/06/2012 6:48:40 AM PDT by Red Badger

NBC News special correspondent Tom Brokaw was taken by ambulance to a Charlotte hospital this morning after an appearance on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.”

Brokaw, 72, who stepped down as anchor of “Nightly News” after the 2004 election, has been working a break-neck pace the last two weeks first at the RNC and this week at the DNC. Brokaw has been up early, appearing on “Morning Joe,” then reporting throughout the day and into the night. Last night, he appeared on Sean Hannity‘s Fox News show.

An MSNBC spokesperson tells TVNewser, “On the set of ‘Morning Joe’ this morning, Tom Brokaw felt light-headed. Out of an abundance of caution, he was taken to a hospital and is being evaluated.”

A gifted storyteller, and best-selling author, during his 7am appearance, Brokaw relayed a story involving former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin:

“There was a party at the top of a hotel yesterday,” said Brokaw. “A very sleek, modern hotel, and the glass is not exactly clear in terms of where you step next. So Bob Rubin, former Secretary of the Treasury, stepped confidently into the party room and deeply into the pool.”


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: ambien; msnbc; nbc; robertrubin; rubin; sourcetitlenoturl; tombrokaw
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To: TSgt
I’m sure he’s embarrassed at what NBC has become.

Not embarrassed enough to speak out against NBC's rush to the bottom.

Not embarrassed enough to walk away from the filth and preserve his own dignity.


21 posted on 09/06/2012 7:03:31 AM PDT by Iron Munro ("In any compromise between good and evil, it is only evil that can profit." - Ayn Rand)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

Dittos to Tom getting better. Maybe even the lies and propaganda from the radical left are taking a toll on him.


22 posted on 09/06/2012 7:04:41 AM PDT by toolman1401
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To: moovova

Much of it has already kicked in.


23 posted on 09/06/2012 7:04:47 AM PDT by Kirkwood (Zombie Hunter)
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To: Red Badger

Regardless of my disdain for his political ideology and affiliations, I pray to God for his well being and that of his family.


24 posted on 09/06/2012 7:05:18 AM PDT by Westbrook (Children do not divide your love, they multiply it.)
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To: yldstrk

:-)


25 posted on 09/06/2012 7:05:23 AM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear (Bocephus hits a home run! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt_vjPqAVzI)
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To: Red Badger

I think I will button my lip....


26 posted on 09/06/2012 7:07:01 AM PDT by GeronL (The Right to Life came before the Right to Pursue Happiness)
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To: Red Badger

Maybe the shock of being on Fox News this morning was too much for him.


27 posted on 09/06/2012 7:09:11 AM PDT by kempster
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

Brian Williams bows to Obama

Bill Clinton bows to Obama

28 posted on 09/06/2012 7:09:12 AM PDT by KeyLargo
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To: Red Badger

Maybe the shock of being on Fox News this morning was too much for him.


29 posted on 09/06/2012 7:09:14 AM PDT by kempster
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To: Westbrook

No comment, is the best I can do.


30 posted on 09/06/2012 7:10:32 AM PDT by ZX12R (FUBO GTFO 2012 !)
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To: Red Badger

I really have nothing to say. These people are our enemies.


31 posted on 09/06/2012 7:10:55 AM PDT by Batman11 (We came for the chicken sandwiches and a Sweet Tea Party broke out!)
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To: Red Badger

Perhaps he choked on one of the marbles he seems to keep in his mouth.


32 posted on 09/06/2012 7:12:44 AM PDT by TonyInOhio (Obama, a ship sailing on yesterday's wind)
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To: Red Badger
Dear Tom,

God would like to have a word with you.....

Sincerely,

St. Peter

33 posted on 09/06/2012 7:12:51 AM PDT by thingumbob (I'm a bitter clinger...I dare you to take my gun)
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To: Red Badger

I don’t think Brokaw is a bad guy, just brainwashed like the rest of them.

Prayers for his recovery.


34 posted on 09/06/2012 7:13:05 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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To: Red Badger

Maybe they found what was stuck in mouth?


35 posted on 09/06/2012 7:14:24 AM PDT by bmwcyle (Corollary - Electing the same person over and over and expecting a different outcome is insanity)
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To: Red Badger

“A gifted storyteller,”

Thats a telling description of a newsman


36 posted on 09/06/2012 7:17:28 AM PDT by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

Perhaps Tom finally realized Obama’s ‘world view’ and was simply swooning.


37 posted on 09/06/2012 7:19:18 AM PDT by griswold3 (Big Government does not tolerate rivals.)
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To: Buckeye McFrog
A self-important, liberal (former) newsreader with a large staff that researches and writes his books. An heir to Walter Cronkeit and other self-important 'journo' libs.

About 15 years ago, I flew into Newark on an almost empty plane and he sat behind me. When we stood to get our stuff out of the overhead bins, I was impressed with only one thing: I am 6'3" and he was taller than me.

I never could stand him for a minute, but I wish him a speedy recover from whatever.

38 posted on 09/06/2012 7:22:19 AM PDT by Pharmboy (Democrats lie because they must.)
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To: driftdiver

I noted that as well...


39 posted on 09/06/2012 7:23:34 AM PDT by Dead Corpse (I will not comply.)
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To: Red Badger

I was watching fb last night and didn’t see him with Hannity, which was probably too much for him with no puff piece questions.


40 posted on 09/06/2012 7:42:11 AM PDT by kenmcg (t)
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