Democratic Rep. Al Green walks off live CNN interview: ‘I do have to run now’

Fox News.com ^ | July 18, 2019 | Brian Flood

[Kaslin]

Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, walked out of a live interview with CNN on Thursday, abruptly telling host Kate Bolduan that he needed to get to a vote after she asked if his impeachment strategy backfired.

Green has repeatedly sought to impeach President Trump and steered Wednesday’s failed attempt to bring articles of impeachment. The CNN host asked if Green’s unsuccessful impeachment attempt actually helps the president, noting that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi feels Trump is “goading” Democrats to impeach to solidify his base.

Bolduan asked, “Doesn’t last night prove that? Doesn’t last night bear that out? Are you not concerned?

"The speaker and I have the same goal and that’s to do what’s in the best interests of our country. We have different paths but the same goal and I must tell you, I have a vote that’s on now and I must leave,” Green said as he removed his ear piece on live TV.

“I do appreciate you very much, but I do have to run now. Thank you," Green said as he disappeared from the liberal network's shot.

[Sans-Culotte]

What a wanker.

[rfp1234]

He had the runs.

[Kaslin]

He must have had them obviously

[HighSierra5]

Loser! Loser!loser!

[Dilbert San Diego]

Geez, he can’t even sit for an interview with a friendly or sympathetic TV personality????

[Kaslin]

Aaand big time.

[Col Frank Slade]

Trump played Al Green like a fiddle.

[Conserv]

To say this guy is a Moron, is an understatement.

[Sarah Barracuda]

Maybe the freak had too much Chipotle..it happens

[SaveFerris]

[ Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, walked out of a live interview with CNN on Thursday, abruptly telling host Kate Bolduan that he needed to get to a vote after she asked if his impeachment strategy backfired. ]

When ya gotta go, ya gotta go, I guess.

So easy, a .....

[Fiddlstix]

ACTION PLAN FOR GREEN et al

Use this handy checklist whenever caught in a jam of your own making.

CHECK BOX AS EACH ACTION COMPLETED:

Feign Surprise That Anyone Could Suspect You Of Poor Judgement Or Wrongdoing
Claim That Your Critics Are Jumping To Conclusions Without All Of The Facts
Wait To see If The Media Is Able To Swing Public Opinion In Your Favor
Lawyer Up If The Uproar Doesn't Quickly Subside
Claim You Didn't Understand Your Actions Were Illegal Or In Poor Judgement
Issue A Standard Non-apology Apology
Act Contrite And Sincere But Also A Little Indignant
Accuse Your Critics Of Being Biased And Vindictive
Claim You Are The Real Victim Of Right Wing Zealots
File Lawsuits Against The People You Have Attacked Or Harmed

Observe These Guidelines:

1 - Don't ever admit guilt or act guilty.
2 - Remember - YOU are the REAL victim!
3 - Always pretend to be sincere.
4 - Once you have learned to fake sincerity the rest will come easy.
5 - The media will gladly defend you if your message is consistent and you provide them the proper talking points.

[Bullish]

"The speaker and I have the same goal and that’s to do what’s in the best interests of our country.

Anyone who believes this lie is a damn fool and is not fit for the title 'American'.

[Bullish]

In other words... Change the subject and deny, deny, deny.

[Fiddlstix]

[Responsibility2nd]

I can’t believe CNN didn’t toss this POS a softball.

Kudos to them for busting his chops like this. And its no surprise Green ran away. Rather than facing the fact he is a complete fool and a failure.

[mass55th]

Alley Oop runs for cover.

[Responsibility2nd]

[advertising guy]

Al Green is Pakistani

The goat was impatient however

[alloysteel]

Shame and embarrassment are hard things to hide.

I had not thought Al Green was capable of either.