Donald Trump’s Grand Inquisitor (Hugh Hewitt)

Politico Magazine ^ | September 15, 2015 | Todd S. Purdum

[EveningStar]

Hugh Hewitt drew Trump’s ire with a smart question. On Wednesday night, the conservative talk radio host will be ready for round 2 ...

Hewitt declined for obvious reasons to detail potential debate questions. But he showed off a spreadsheet grid he’s made to keep track of each candidate’s “at-bats,” in an effort to assure that all are heard from. And his basic philosophy is simple.

“Trying to channel the Republican primary voter who is undecided—or, what’s the term, loosely attached—and what they would want to know,” he explains. “And one of those things is who’s the best positioned to win. The ‘Buckley Rule’: Who’s the most conservative up there that can win? And then, on areas where they disagree, what are those disagreements? I don’t really have an agenda, though I prefer national security and defense issues to domestic issues.”

Finally, he adds, “I’ve told them I’m utterly ego-less here. If they go off on a tangent, my assertion—and I think widely shared—is if the candidates are debating among themselves, we’re doing a good job. And the more we’re talking, the less we’re doing a good job. You gotta listen. I’ve been doing this for 25 years. If something comes up that’s emotionally riveting and satisfactory and revealing, don’t step on your story.”

What headline would he like to read on Thursday morning about his performance? “I don’t want to be in a headline,” he said. “You don’t want to remember a debate by the moderator. If you do, you’ve done something wrong.” ...

[EveningStar]

The title is a bit misleading. I've heard Hugh Hewitt interview people many times over the years. He's no Grand Inquisitor. He's tough but fair.

Nonetheless, I found this article to be a good read.

[EveningStar]

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[AdaGray]

Hewitt is no different from Megyn Kelly. As far as they are concerned, this debate is about THEM.

[Red Steel]

I’ve recently heard lil Heewie on his show. He’s all Establishment and wants to take out Trump. We’ll find out tonight if he’s or not a Megyn Kelly in pants.

[SunLakesJeff]

Definite Chamber of Commerce Republican. Legal credentials, sure, but I think he has an agenda. Listening to his show lately, he seems to think he's capable of surprises.

[Red Steel]

Last night, Hewitt came up in conversation and I had this to say about Hewitt:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3337165/posts?page=135#135

[gaijin]

He will spring multiple Candy Crowley ambushes tonight.

For sure.

[SunLakesJeff]

100% Accurate. At least he's telegraphing his punches.

[Jim from C-Town]

I heard it live and I heard it on tape. The question was not intelligent it was nonsense at best.

Let's throw fifteen different Muslim names at a guy BEFORE we ask a pertinent question is hardly legitimate.

[BigEdLB]

[CGASMIA68]

I still feel Donald should walk off at the 1st sign of an orchestrated hit job and he is the man to be able to see it and ID it.

[SunLakesJeff]

Would not be at all surprised to see him as something like a Press Secretary in a Yeb Admin.

[SunLakesJeff]

Jake Tapper and CNN stand a lot to gain - using Hewitt as Megyn Kelly makes Tapper and CNN look something like Fair and Balanced.

[Resettozero]

I react to this HH photo the same way that all the Steel Magnolias (original version) did toward Ouiser Boudreaux!

(Here! Hit Weezer!!)

[Viennacon]

If Trump continues his rise, there will be an attempt by the left to assassinate him. Keep a watchful eye.

[showme_the_Glory]

He’s still pullin for McCain. Or Romney.

[AdaGray]

Can you imagine? Hewitt and the rest of the media circus have been working feverishly for the past month to come up with the ultimate ‘gotcha’ questions, all the while failing to realize that most of the country has come to despise and distrust them precisely because of their Dan Rather ‘gotcha’ style.

[Seaplaner]

I like Hugh Hewitt.

I first learned of F R by listening to him praise the site on his radio show. (Something he as done several times.)

I hope his questions to all candidates are tough and illustrative of the candidates' ability to handle some heat. (Mister Trump has been such a petulant whiner about getting tough qs, btw)

I would ask him what how he would define "presidential", "diplomatic", "dignity" and "character", and whether he thinks any apply to him and if any are important to the job of POTUS.

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[Hawthorn]

>> He’s tough but fair <<

Watch out. The “Diss Hewitt Caucus” is yuge on FR. You may expect flames.

[Resettozero]

Watch out. The “Diss Hewitt Caucus” is yuge on FR. You may expect flames.

Awww, Hawthorn. Yer fun NEE!