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TV station catches gaffe by Cynthia McKinney
Atlanta Journal Constitution ^ | 04-23-06 | Bridget Gutierrez

Posted on 04/23/2006 5:11:39 PM PDT by Ken in Eastman

Move over Britney Spears, Cynthia McKinney's — oops! — done it again.

The flap-plagued congresswoman, who has been in the media spotlight since she scuffled with a Capitol Hill police officer last month, was caught bad-mouthing a senior staffer Saturday.

Unfortunately for McKinney, a DeKalb County Democrat who is running for re-election in the 4th Congressional District, a TV microphone she was wearing picked up her indelicate grumbling.

"Crap!" an irritated McKinney is heard saying after ending an interview with CBS 46 in which reporter Renee Starzyk repeatedly asked about the fallout from the police dust-up. "You know what? They lied to Coz and Coz is a fool."

McKinney, apparently realizing her blunder, then returned to face the camera and tell the reporter that comments about her communications director, Coz Carson, were off the record.

But the TV stationed aired the footage Saturday and the story later was picked up by CNN.

Mike Machi, Channel 46's assistant news director, said McKinney's office was aware Starzyk would ask about the fuss in the one-on-one interview.

"Congresswoman McKinney has been in Washington for a long time and she has handled the media for most of her public life," said Machi, who was unapologetic about airing the interview outtakes. "There were lots of ways to handle this and I was absolutely surprised that she handled this situation in that fashion."

McKinney, who is expected to qualify for her U.S. House race today, could not be reached Sunday for comment. But Carson, who said he began working for the congresswoman a week before the pushing incident, seemed unbothered by the public upbraiding.

"I share her frustration with the media's insatiable appetite for controversy and unimportant issues," said Carson, a former newsman who said he has known McKinney . . .

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Georgia
KEYWORDS: 109th; assault; congress; gaffe; mckinney; townhall
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Cynthia McKinney, proof that while intelligence is limited, stupidity (and arrogance) are infinite.
1 posted on 04/23/2006 5:11:42 PM PDT by Ken in Eastman
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To: Ken in Eastman

CNN Headline News ran this clip today.. unedited :-)


2 posted on 04/23/2006 5:12:49 PM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi)
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To: Ken in Eastman
"They lied to Coz and Coz is a fool."

"GIRLFRIEND I KNOW HE DIDN'T! MY BABY DADDY'S SISTER-MOMMA-AUNTIE IS GONNA GET DAT FOOL!"

3 posted on 04/23/2006 5:14:04 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist (Remove card rapidly)
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To: Ken in Eastman

I love it when the liberals eat one of their own. I wonder if they taste like chicken?bwahahahahaha!


4 posted on 04/23/2006 5:15:28 PM PDT by lexington minuteman 1775
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To: NormsRevenge

Is it on the Net?


5 posted on 04/23/2006 5:15:46 PM PDT by cmsgop ( I love Scotch. .......Scotchy, Scotch, Scotch)
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To: Ken in Eastman
"Crap!" an irritated McKinney is heard saying after ending an interview with CBS 46 in which reporter Renee Starzyk repeatedly asked about the fallout from the police dust-up. "You know what? They lied to Coz and Coz is a fool."

I agree completely....

anyone working for that cartoon buffoon surely is a big fool!!

6 posted on 04/23/2006 5:16:36 PM PDT by CROSSHIGHWAYMAN (Toon Town, Iran...........where reality is the real fantasy.)
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To: Ken in Eastman
Is "Coz" white?
7 posted on 04/23/2006 5:17:48 PM PDT by manwiththehands ("'Rule of law'? We don't need no stinkin' rule of law! We want AMNESTY, muchacho!")
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said Carson, a former newsman who said he has known McKinney . . .

Ewwwwww.....I hope this is not meant in the Biblical sense....

8 posted on 04/23/2006 5:18:14 PM PDT by Onelifetogive (* Sarcasm tag ALWAYS required. For some FReepers, sarcasm can NEVER be obvious enough.)
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And yet, barring some miracle, she will be elected by people who should know better. That congressional district would be better served by holding a lottery and selecting a representative that way (sigh).


10 posted on 04/23/2006 5:19:29 PM PDT by Ken in Eastman (Those who ignore history are destined to vote Democrat)
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Expose The Left has it
http://www.exposetheleft.com/2006/04/23/mckinney-offtherecord/


11 posted on 04/23/2006 5:21:14 PM PDT by Number57 ("Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.")
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The arrogance and insensitivity of the liberals always astounds me.
12 posted on 04/23/2006 5:21:19 PM PDT by llevrok (Take me to your blender !)
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Is "Coz" white?

You're kidding, right.

Carson on l.

14 posted on 04/23/2006 5:21:41 PM PDT by martin_fierro (I got squirrelly nieces & nephews)
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To: Onelifetogive
Ewwwwww.....I hope this is not meant in the Biblical sense....

retch, gag, barf!!!

15 posted on 04/23/2006 5:21:46 PM PDT by Ken in Eastman (Those who ignore history are destined to vote Democrat)
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Yes it is. And she says "fool" exactly as you would expect. Hilarious!< Here's the link. http://www.cbs46.com/Global/category.asp?C=13816
16 posted on 04/23/2006 5:21:47 PM PDT by JRochelle
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To: Ken in Eastman
And yet, barring some miracle, she will be elected by people who should know better. That congressional district would be better served by holding a lottery and selecting a representative that way (sigh).

Congress reminds me more and more of a side show at the circus.

The freaks are selected for being freaks....nothing else!

17 posted on 04/23/2006 5:21:48 PM PDT by CROSSHIGHWAYMAN (Toon Town, Iran...........where reality is the real fantasy.)
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To: cmsgop

yup. it's on the Sunday SHow thread.


18 posted on 04/23/2006 5:21:59 PM PDT by don-o
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To: Ken in Eastman

Jews set me up!


19 posted on 04/23/2006 5:22:25 PM PDT by dighton
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To: Ken in Eastman
Cynthia McKinney, proof that while intelligence is limited, stupidity (and arrogance) are infinite.

Actually, she's a walking advertisement for congressional districting rules that prohibit gerrymandering.

The only way that manifest crazies like McKinney and Carol Mosley Braun and Maxine Waters get elected and grow fat and smug in office is because their districts are drawn in a way that would allow them to win if they got caught sacrificing babies to Satan.

(And yes, I do realize that I used three black women as examples. There are plenty of others like this, all colors, genders, and creeds. These are simply three really good examples of the problem.)

20 posted on 04/23/2006 5:23:34 PM PDT by Starve The Beast (I used to be disgusted, but now I try to be amused)
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