I think Morris was right about Colmes reading talking points, but I think he should have been kinder in pointing it out. Shame works better than assault.
Colmes really needs to trust his instincts. He blew that one badly. And having Morris point out what was so obvious is a revelation about Colmes. Hannity wouldn’t have done it. When on camera wing it, trust your instincts.
More importantly, simply be honest. If Palin did well, and you think so, say it. Don’t let some handler put words in your mouth. Then you look like someone’s stooge.
Morris’ outrage was interesting. Part of his anger was about his working hard to prepare as a Fox analyst and the least Colmes can do is respect that by standing up and speaking what Colmes thinks.
Morris was right on the money and devastating with that point. He and O’Reilly both overdid their points a bit last night, but both were right. Colmes was clearly reading points, and Frank was clear filibustering the time clock.
We saw this live last night.
Morris (who had given Palin bad marks up until now) was dazzled by Sarah. He was singing her praises and comparing her to Reagan.
Colmes came in with the talking points, and tried to shout over Morris. He continued to talk over Morris until this exchange.
Morris was exactly right. What Colmes was shouting had NOTHING to do with Sarah’s performance.
The only thing is, that Colmes does this night in and night out. He exasperates the guests. When people like Ann C are on there, he hits them with some question from left field, knowing that the person is unprepaired for it.
It’s like he’s up there to irritate the sh*t out of us, and he knows it. He alway gets the last word in, and you can hear the crew in the background laughing...Did you hear his, “Better sign up for some anger management, Dick.” ?
That's not what Fox hired Colmes to do. Alan is Hannity's (and any of SH's cohorts) pinata.
Oh, he is good at it!