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(R)Congresswoman-Montgomery County-Confirms No Invite To Sniper Press Event
Phone call to Morella's press Office | today | self+Frank DeFilippo

Posted on 10/29/2002 10:56:59 AM PST by icwhatudo

Listening to WBAL Baltimore yesterday-Ron Smith Show 1090 AM

As his guest he has Frank DeFilippo, the liberal political analyst for WBAL who represents the left in the Left/right crossfire style debates Ron has with him.

Frank DeFilippo, press secretary to former (D) Gov. Marvin Mandel, stated that "Its was pure politics-a democrat media show" refering to the sniper press conference that featured MD and VA Democrat leaders. "And poor Connie who represents the area didn't even get invited".

Anyone in Maryland who knows DeFilippo, knows this would be like carville admitting clinton lied.

Except for a mention on Rush, I hadn't seen this in the Baltimore Sun or Washington Post- LOL, so I checked it out myself like a good freeper.

A call to her press office was returned and the person asked me where I was from. I said I was a reporter for FreeRepublic and was checking into the story mentioned on WBAL about it being political and no invite for Morella.

The person did not want to be quoted by name but confirmed there was no invite with a slight sarcastic laugh. I asked if she would have attended if invited and he confirmed she would have.


TOPICS: Breaking News; Crime/Corruption; Extended News; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: maryland; montgomery; morella; sniper
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To: OReilly
Didn't CNN give him his own show for 2 or 3 episodes till they too realized, the guy was tongue tied unless he had memorized his lines? Wasn't that how Jesse Jackson got his show, as a replacement for Jones? Not that Jesse was any icon of articulation.

Nope - one thing I've got to give to JEJ; he doesn't air his political laundry out in public. I saw an interview once where he was asked about his feelings, and he declined to give them. He was polite, but said in effect that his politics were his personal business.

So if he is a liberal (I wouldn't be surprised if he were), he feels that's between he, the ballot box and God. I've got a lot of respect for him on that note.

He's never been approached to do a show on CNN at all.

21 posted on 10/29/2002 1:49:34 PM PST by mhking
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To: mhking
Nope - one thing I've got to give to JEJ;

What do you mean Nope, his career was one or two episodes!

He's never been approached to do a show on CNN at all.

Yep, he had a show for a few episodes

22 posted on 10/29/2002 1:58:36 PM PST by OReilly
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To: OReilly
Didn't CNN give him his own show for 2 or 3 episodes till they too realized, the guy was tongue tied unless he had memorized his lines?
Don't know about the CNN stuff, but I do know that James Earl Jones is a stutterer. It is not that he isn't articulate in his thoughts, but that he literally can be tongue tied when "winging it" and not using memorized lines or looking at a script.
23 posted on 10/29/2002 2:28:34 PM PST by drjimmy
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To: archy
RR, JW - Good. but you forgot CH.
24 posted on 10/29/2002 2:32:49 PM PST by cinFLA
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To: Teacher317
We simply MUST have the largest staff of reporters in the nation... and the best...

And we work for peanuts. ;~))

25 posted on 10/29/2002 2:36:35 PM PST by Ditto
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To: cinFLA
Yopu asked for it [but I get to give another, to give equal time to both sides....]

THIS...IS...FREE...REPUBLIC:

This...is the Land...of FREE REPUBLIC:
[unless you prefer the Western version, again...]


26 posted on 10/29/2002 3:04:37 PM PST by archy
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To: OReilly
Yep, he had a show for a few episodes

I'm sure you're mistaken. When I worked there, I was able to see a list of everyone who ever hosted programs for CNN. He wasn't on the list. He's certainly been a guest on multiple programs on the network, but he's never hosted his own show there.

"My voice is for hire. My endorsement is not for hire. I will do a voice-over, but I cannot endorse without making a different kind of commitment. My politics are very personal and subjective." --from "James Earl Jones: Voices and Silences", p. 360

27 posted on 10/29/2002 3:08:26 PM PST by mhking
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To: steveegg
Are you sure you want me on the obits? I seem to have been banned from the Wellstone memorial/campaign event.

You didn't pull a bonehead cub stunt like ask for the widow's comments now that her husband is burning in a fiery furnace worse than the pressroom the night the thermostat got stuck did you? Aw, never mind. Cover it like a Mob wedding.

Go get 'em, Tiger....

-archy-/- [whose last byline read *contributing editor*...and I feel so dirty....]

28 posted on 10/29/2002 3:11:27 PM PST by archy
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To: cinFLA
A freebie for you:

Wheeeew-Doagies! This here is FREE REPUBLIC!

Y'all come back now, y' hear?


29 posted on 10/29/2002 3:31:17 PM PST by archy
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To: stands2reason
Well, I'm not to sure Barry White is a conservative...

There are many here who at one time who were not; no problem. they listened and learned. But there are here also some who are RINO wolves in sheep's clothing. I bet Barry would fit right in if he'd come in, stick around, take part, and pay attention.

Hey, Baby...this is FREE REPUBLIC... and it's GOOD!


30 posted on 10/29/2002 3:39:40 PM PST by archy
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To: Ditto
And we work for peanuts. ;~))

So does the Republican mascot. Don't forget to sweep up the shells.

-archy-/-

31 posted on 10/29/2002 3:41:41 PM PST by archy
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To: mhking
When I worked there,

Well, unless you are saying, that it was your voice that said, John and I are glad we brought our suitcases of tunafish, Your's is just another liberal CNN voice!

32 posted on 10/29/2002 3:46:48 PM PST by OReilly
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To: archy
LOL!!! Uncle Jed is great!!!
33 posted on 10/29/2002 3:56:14 PM PST by stands2reason
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To: OReilly
Well, unless you are saying, that it was your voice that said, John and I are glad we brought our suitcases of tunafish, Your's is just another liberal CNN voice!

Huh?

34 posted on 10/29/2002 5:03:47 PM PST by mhking
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To: OReilly
Well, unless you are saying, that it was your voice that said, John and I are glad we brought our suitcases of tunafish, Your's is just another liberal CNN voice!

Two things - first: if you're so sure, name the dates and cite the source; secondly: keep the insults to yourself.

Yes. I worked there. I was part of the launch team for CNNSI.com. I was there nearly three years. T'ain't got nothing to do with whether or not I'm conservative or not.

35 posted on 10/29/2002 5:17:28 PM PST by mhking
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To: Ditto
And we work for peanuts

Oh, it's worse than that... we do it for the sheer enjoyment of it! What's wrong with us?!? ;^)

36 posted on 10/29/2002 7:26:20 PM PST by Teacher317
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To: archy
Thanks! That would be great. I was a photographer in my misspent youth, so I could pass myself off as either one. ;^)
37 posted on 10/29/2002 7:29:26 PM PST by Teacher317
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To: archy
No; I asked whether the event would be a nice memorial service or a rabble-rousing political campaign event. Guess my suspicions were right, and I can file that story from the relative safety of my home.
38 posted on 10/29/2002 8:52:13 PM PST by steveegg
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