Posted on 09/18/2020 5:20:03 AM PDT by Red Badger
'When they think they've gone to commercial break, they get so close to each other that Biden is whispering in Cooper's ear'
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Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and CNN host Anderson Cooper were criticized on social media Thursday night, after viewers noticed that the two threw social distancing out the window as the cameras pulled away after carefully staying far apart during the candidate's town hall.
What are the details?
Pundit Steve Krakauer shared footage of the incident, tweeting, "Joe Biden and Anderson Cooper are making a point of social distancing during the CNN Town Hall while on the stage. But when they think they've gone to commercial break, they get so close to each other that Biden is whispering in Cooper's ear:"
Joe Biden and Anderson Cooper are making a point of social distancing during the CNN Town Hall while on the stage.… https://t.co/lqIYfFKmMW — Steve Krakauer (@Steve Krakauer)1600391142.0
Sure enough, the clip shared by Krakauer shows that after Cooper signs off for a commercial break, the cameras pull back but continue to show Biden approaching Anderson and the host leaning over as Biden appears to whisper in his ear.
Neither of them were wearing masks, which is noteworthy since Biden has repeatedly vowed that his administration would impose a federal mask mandate as long as it is legal.
The town hall was held in a parking lot and 35 cars were allowed for the "drive-in" event.. CNN reported that it "CNN is following all of the local guidelines and restrictions put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic," according to the vice president of its special events team, "and everybody attending and working the town hall will have their temperatures taken and will answer screening questions."
The outlet noted that in Pennsylvania, where the event was held, "wearing masks when outside of the home is mandatory."
But Twitter users noticed that Biden and Cooper did not appear to be following the rules.
Several people called both men "frauds" and re-upped the common accusation that CNN is "fake news." One person tweeted, "They are so phony. It's sad that so many people are blind to it.." Another asked, "Can you catch Covid if the cameras aren't rolling?"
Fox News'' Pete Hegseth reacted to the footage, describing it as 'mask-mandate Joe whispering sweeting nothings to @andersoncooper."
Mask-mandate Joe whispering sweet nothings to @andersoncooper. Just didn’t know the cameras were still rolling... https://t.co/o9fPB1n5FH — Pete Hegseth (@Pete Hegseth)1600390148.0
Some folks wondered exactly what the two were discussing.
Others said the moment reminded them of when CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins was caught on camera immediately removing her mask after a White House coronavirus briefing in May.
But there were those who came to Biden and Cooper's defense, with one person tweeting, "They are both tested daily. They have to be in order to do their jobs effectively."
Looks like Andy Vanderbilt gave old Plugz a little kissy kiss.
Mwwwwwah!
Elderly and gay. Aren’t those two high risk segments of society for Covid?
Yet Joe Hiden Biden is hiding in his basement all the time because he is “afraid of CV19”.
Cooper is 53, so he’s getting long in the tooth, as well..............
Biden was asking for the next question. He will never debate Trump. Ever.
Dear Joe...Gotcha....
Just checked youtube and cnn. No complete video of Biden’s town hall. Strange? Maybe someone can find one.
Whispered in AC’s ear.
Lol
“Elderly and gay.”
Biden is not really gay - he just can’t tell the difference anymore.
They edited out the bad parts...................like 99% ...............
Cannot find a complete video, only clips.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PBZMSte2cU&feature=youtu.be
See the moment Joe Biden got upset at CNN town hall
They piped in clapping as well
cute
No one believe this shit
Thing is, each county and state has mandated fines that would bankrupt you or your company if you violate their edicts
In San Francisco there are signs on every door or opening to any edifice, even fairly open air garages that state
“This business is obligated to refuse entry or deny service if you are not wearing a mask, by order of the County of San Francisco Health Department’
Cute.
So, in SF you can be totally naked except for a mask and they won’t bat an eye........................
Biden is always going to get one healthcare cancer question because he has a programmed Beau related answer that is off limits to ridicule and follow up.
I think I can be totally naked and no one will see me.
I don’t curse traffic anymore when I go there.
I curse whoever is in charge of traffic lights as I think they are out of whack for current traffic pattern.
I was trying to get into China Basin today and the light to turn on 4th street seemed interminably long, like some desperate traffic planner needed to justify his day by making everyone else wait longer than necessary...
LOL!..........
There’s a certain traffic light I have to go through everyday to get to and from work.
I have to wait, and wait , and wait for it to give me an arrow to turn left going home.
The cross street’s cars keep going and going constantly.
So, one day I decided to go around the block and get on the cross street at another intersection without a light.
As soon as I approached my normal intersection light, it turned red.............................
LOL!
You are the one!
I always felt like there was some secret camera watching me or some other guy and the traffic engineer was just going to mess with us...
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