Posted on 07/24/2007 4:39:05 AM PDT by governsleastgovernsbest
Edited on 07/24/2007 5:19:03 AM PDT by Lead Moderator. [history]
Is MSNBC becoming Catfight Central? A few days ago I noted this epic dust-up on the cable network between conservative radio talk show host Melanie Morgan and feminist Naomi Wolf. Today's "Morning Joe" brought more fireworks of a feline variety, as NBC News Political Director Chuck Todd took some serious swipes at Anderson Cooper and his hosting of last night's CNN/YouTube presidential debate.
NBC NEWS POLITICAL DIRECTOR CHUCK TODD: I thought the questions were good, it was a good candidate forum. The downside was that the moderator [Anderson Cooper] missed opportunities to create a debate. That was my one frustration. Obama tried to take a shot at Hillary about being a Johnny-come-lately when it comes to withdrawal from Iraq, and it just disappeared, the attack disappeared. Obama's way of attacking Clinton sometimes is soft; he softpedals his attacks. Maybe Cooper didn't see it; maybe he needs to be hit with a sledgehammer, but he just immediately went to the next question.
Hmm, what would a Freudian say about Chuck imagining Cooper being hit with a sledgehammer?
View video here.
But it got worse. Surely the most fundamental criticism that can be made of a newsman is that he doesn't follow . . . the news.
MORNING JOE HOST JOE SCARBOROGH: So how did Anderson Cooper do last night?
TODD: Look, I think he was fine as a traffic cop and he did well and he kept the thing moving. But I think we found out he doesn't, maybe he wasn't following the campaign, or whatever, but I thought he missed moments that create a debate.
R-e-o-w-w-w!
My two cents say Anderson was OK. He did, for example, hold Hillary's feet to the fire, questioning her repeatedly till she conceded she opposes sending troops to Darfur. I'd give higher marks to Cooper than to Chris Matthews, who put in a manic performance when he moderated an earlier GOP debate.
It takes at least two cats to stage a catfight. So . . . will Anderson fire back, defending his performance? Stay tuned.
Contact Mark at mark@gunhill.net
Chick fight!
Misprint...or is Obama's suicidal muslim side finally manifesting itself?
Just wondering if you'd heard anything definite about Joe getting the morning gig at MSNBC? Is it confirmed. I ask because of all the reports about IMus coming back this September..woudl it be just to radio, or to the simulcast?
Attack on Anderson Cooper ping to Today show list.
Good catch! I’ve fixed at NB and am asking Admin Mod to do same here!
Haven’t heard a formal announcement but have heard it looks like Joe will be getting the permanent gig.
Obama is in cahoots with the Clintons, at least to some extent.
If he can reach certain benchmarks that have been established during the primaries...she'll tap him as the VP.
Yes, Joe is firmly in at the morning MSNBC slot.
The word so far on Imus coming back only refers to radio.
Translation ... they didn't knock Hellary down a few notches in the polls
These "progressives" want Obama as their candidate
You know, not to go off on a tangent here, but just seeing a rerun of AC on Leno tonight...
Anderson’s sitting next to Heidi Klum and he didn’t even give her a second look. The handshake was quite cold, lol. Anderson’s total body language screams “gay”.
BTW, I read an article once describing his bedroom in his NY condo, and there is a giant picture of Anderson’s MOTHER over his bed. His mother is Gloria Vanderbilt, btw. Poor kid.
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