CNN, John McCain's camp at odds following confrontational Campbell Brown interview

In one of those moments a network executive would excitingly term "great TV," CNN's Campbell Brown and John McCain spokesman Tucker Bounds clashed on air Monday over vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's foreign policy credentials.

Tensions -- and voices -- rose after the anchorwoman told Bounds that she was just "trying to get someone from the campaign to explain what foreign policy experience [Palin] has." Bounds repeatedly skirted the question, choosing instead to criticize Barack Obama's lack of executive experience.

"All right, Tucker," Brown said as she ended the segment with a broad, sarcastic smile. "I'm just going to give it to ya, baby."

The clip was much in demand today -- and, CNN revealed, the McCain camp made clear it was not pleased.

This afternoon, anchorman Wolf Blitzer announced on air that McCain's planned interview with Larry King tonight had been canceled by the campaign. Blitzer said McCain aides complained that Brown had gone "over the line" in her grilling of Bounds.

McCain campaign spokeswoman Maria Comella later explained the cancellation with this sharply worded statement:

"After a relentless refusal by certain on-air reporters to come to terms with John McCain’s selection of Alaska’s sitting governor as our party’s nominee for vice president, we decided John McCain’s time would be better served elsewhere."

Meanwhile, ABC News announced that it would be broadcasting "the only interview" with McCain during the week's Republican National Convention. Charles Gibson will handle the questioning, and the network will dole it out -- parts will air Wednesday on "World News Tonight" and "Nightline" and Thursday on "Good Morning America."

UPDATE: Jon Klein, president of CNN, has issued a statement in support of Brown's interview. "Campbell Brown did what journalists do," Klein said Tuesday evening. "She asked fair and important questions in a respectful way and was simply trying to get a straight answer to a straightforward question."

-- Kate Linthicum

Comments

[Joel]

What’s with this bashing by the media? Since she became a VP candidate 90% of the mainstream media coverage has been negative. She is a great story and a Maverick just like John McCain. She took on Big Oil and government officials from her own party. She also has an 80% approval rating in her State. It’s amazing how viciously the media has been critizing her. You know what it is….I think they are scared of her and how she will energize people to vote McCain. Obama has been in the running for almost 2 years while Palin has been in it for about 2 weeks, why is it that Palin has been critized more in 2 weeks than Obama has been in 2 years.

[Natasha]

Campbell Brown Suddenly Concerned Over 'Lack of Experience' ???!!!

Where was Miss Obnoxious - Cambell Brown and her counterpart at MSNBC - that clown Keith Olberman - 20+ months ago when Obama made his "debut" running for Commander in Chief! As, if they are trying to tell us that "experience" did not matter in the Obama case!

Americans must be nuts if they fall for the "24 hour media circus" with its sleezy anchors/anchor ladies and vote for "Obama bin Biden"!!

Both Campbell Brown (CNN) and Keith Olberman (MSNBC) are rude, obnoxious, inept clowns - a disgrace to serious journalism.

Source:

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/p-j-gladnick/2008/08/30/campbell-brown-suddenly-concerned-over-lack-experience

[Natasha]

Quote: "It is about time that this sending them to die myth is exposed for what it is. We have a volunteer service. People volunteer to serve their country. They are not dragged into anything. If they do not want to serve do not sign up". Posted by: Jay

I agree....Obama keeps bringing this up - assuring the American people that he will not send their kids to die"...

They can not have it both ways- get paid while enilsting - get a free education - and then complain when their country needs them... If they do not want to die in a war that Amerca fights - nobody forces them to join the military.

But Obama as usually talks just because he likes hearing himself talk!!

[Natasha]

Men and Women around the country, stand up and fight for the obnoxious attacks on Sarah Palin. The media clowns did not treat Hillary Clinton any better either! Write letters to the presidents of these "24 hour tabloid news" organizations, contact their major advertisers (that is where their bread and butter comes from), start a campaign to boycott products which are adevrtised in TV Channels that are bashing women, and keep posting-exposing them online, blogs etc. Sooner or later and with women like Sarah Palin on their back (you saw her speech part about the media clowns) they will get the message. Nobody will tell us to "sit down" from this point on...We have had enough already by the male shauvinists and far left wing liberals!!

Leadership starts at the top...

But what do you expect when the President of CNN - Jon Klein=John Clown actually applauded Campbell Brown's temper tantrum and obnoxious behavior call it "respectful"!

Here you have it....his idiotic statement:

Quote: "Jon Klein, president of CNN, has issued a statement in support of Brown's interview. "Campbell Brown did what journalists do," Klein said Tuesday evening. "She asked fair and important questions in a respectful way and was simply trying to get a straight answer to a straightforward question." Jon Klein, President CNN.

Shame on you Jon Klein=Clown!!!

[J Sandy]

Hilarious comments. The "liberal media?" What about every anchor on Fox, ala O'Reilly and Hannity, continually distoring Obama's viewpoints and past history? What about Palin's involvement with a seperatist movement in Alaska, one at which she kicked off their political convention THIS YEAR? What about the fact that one month ago she didnt even know what the vice president did? Or that she publicly favored the so-called "bridge to nowhere" as governor of Alaska, and decried its nickname, but now uses the same nickname for it and claims to not hav supported it? Or the fact that as mayor her town went into 20+ million in debt, or that Alaskans on average receive more money from the federal government then any other state (so much for small government)? I have problems with slanted media either way, but unfortunately that is what cable news has degenerated into. However, I see nothing wrong with questioning Palin's experience, just as every McCain backer, every McCain commercial, every McCain speech does about Obama. It comes off hypocritical for them to dodge the very same issue they have so incessently tried to burn into the mind's of the American people about the other candidate. It has nothing to do with being a man or woman; it has to do with her qualifications to hold the second most powerful position in government.

[Natasha]

Quote - Joyce of NC wrote: "Campbell Brown- Ditto the above. I'm so glad to see that someone else is saying the things I've been thinking. Some in the media are saying that Palin was "shrill" last night. Campbell Brown DEFINES the word "Shrill" and Soledad O'Brien defines the word "mean." They're both rude AND mean. Hafferty is disgusting. They are all a disgrace not only to journalism, but to themselves. I never watch their reports. I've been tuning in to them, though, over the past week to see what the other side is saying and knew I'd be sick about their lop-sided coverage of Sarah Palin. But then I took heart last night after Palin's speech. The liberal press was almost speechless. That was a real kick. I say - Go Sarah!" Posted by Joyce of NC.

Source: US News and World Report:
"10 things you did not know about Sarah Palin"

http://www.usnews.com/articles/news/2008/08/29/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-sarah-palin.html

To Joyce of NC:

Joyce, you hit the nail on the head! Governor Palin gave the left-wing-liberal media the medicine that they needed! It was about time that someone - an accomplished and intelligent woman like Palin - replied in "kind" to the "24 hour tabloid news circus"! And, the best is yet to come!!

To the above list of utterly rude and mean spirited left-wing-liberal media clowns - Campbell Brown, Soledad O'Brien, Zack Hafferty led by Jon Klein = Clown president of CNN, I suggest that they enroll in a "Swiss finishing school" to brush up in good manners! Their disgusting behavior only shows their character and non-existent moral values.

It would be a great ommision if to the above list we did not include another rude and obnoxious left-wing-liberal clown - Keith Olberman of MSNBC!! Keith Olberman defines the word "idiot"!

To all media clowns: Get used to it as the best is yet to come!!

Sarah Palin, tu est intelligent...tu est magnifique!!!

P.S. If anyone can think of any more names of media clowns please keep posting them...They all need to be exposed - once and for all. They did the same thing to Clinton - enough is enough - we will not just sit and watch "news for dummies" by clowns like all of the above!

I am Natasha of New York, NY and approve this message

[More Hypocrisy, Surprise, Surprise]

She rocks. If only ALL JOURNALISTS could be such aggressive advocates for the truth and expose the lies and hypocrisy of the right. (Hey, John Stewart does it every day.) Fox has been an unabashed cheerleader for all things Republican for years. Where is the outrage from all these "media bias" posters about that. BLINDERS FIRMLY IN PLACE. Typical. "Outrage" only when the other side is doing it (or in this case, perceived to be doing it). Typical right-wing hypocrisy. Campbell Brown did her job holding this d-bag's feet to the fire, trying to get him to give her a straight answer (which he never did) and she's being "unfair" to McCain's camp? Are you kidding? Because she was tough? Sounds like the Republicans have gotten so used to the softball treatment from Fox and most other networks (sadly) that they forgot what a real interview is like. Liberal media bias -- my left one! Outrageous that McCain walked away because he was "displeased" with the interview. If this isn't proof of a conservative-controlled media, I don't know what else is. Play by the talking points, get the big interviews. Deviate from them and lose the interview. Not only childish but reminiscent of the entertainment tabloid media, which his campaign supposedly has such disdain for. Oh, more hypocrisy? What a surprise.

[Natasha]

WHO is Campbell Brown....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campbell_Brown

http://www.hillaryclintonforum.net/discussion/showthread.php?t=27154

Quote: "In 1999, her father James H. "Jim" Brown Jr. was indicted for lying to the FBI during a routine investigation and served time in a Federal prison and resigned his post, he is an expert on Louisiana politics. [6]

On April 2, 2006, Brown married her second husband Daniel Samuel Senor (born 1971), a Republican consultant who regularly appears on Fox News.[7][8] Brown converted to Judaism, her husband's faith;[9] the two were married in an Orthodox Jewish ceremony.[10]

On June 24, 2007, Brown announced on Weekend Today that she and her husband were expecting their first child.[11] On December 18, Brown gave birth to a son, Eli James Senor, named after his grandfather, James Senor.

Her first marriage was to Peregrine "Pere" Roberts, President of TSC Realty in Bethesda, MD. "

To Cambell Brown I say:

What goes around comes around, BABY !!!

I am Natasha of NY and approve this message :-)

[Anita A.]

I never in a million years thought I would be adding my own comments, but here goes it. First off, I am not commited to any presidential party as of yet, therefore, I am not partial to any one side. Second, I believe for the educated obvious reason, that those who congratulate Ms. Brown are those who undoubtedly do so on a partial basis. This, Ms. Brown/Tucker situation is not about the questions and the alleged unpreparded response of the Republican party, and this is not about the Republicans "running from CNN." I watched the entire segment unfold and I was appauled. I kept thinking, out loud, as Ms. Brown kept hammering her questions in the interuptive fashion that she continued, "would you just shut up and let him talk." I was really wondering what CNN would be thinking of this disgrace, of Ms. Brown's hostility, of Ms. Brown's very personal agenda, of Ms. Brown's lack of professionalism and if that was not enough, of Ms. Brown's conclusive "baby" remark. Wow! Unprofessionalism at its best. Ms. Brown, this is very personal for you, isn't it? I have been noting your biased opinions for a long time. I just laughed at how miserable it must be to actually feel so jealous to the point that you literally lose control. I wonder, what got under your skin? This situation was intolerant and hostile, and I would say quite embarassing. Your collegues and station know this as well. I can see the "clean up" they are trying to do on your behalf in spite of the fact that John Klein "says" he supports you. John Klein; bad move not to acknowledge to the public a poor preforming employee such as Ms. Brown. Anyway, have it your way Mr. Klein, things have a way of working out in the end. Although I am including an opinion, its really no skin off my back. I can only change what I have control over and I decide for starters to just tune you and yours out. You have had plenty of time to quell Ms. Brown, this situation is not a first, its just the "straw that broke the camels back." She has been disgusting for a long time. I hope, John Klein, you reprocess your priorities.

[Natasha]

Reply to Anita A.:

C' est magnifique!

Excellent post!

I wish I could write as eloquently as you do! .... :-)

[ben]

International Herald Tribune
Text: Palin's speech

Friday, September 5, 2008

The following is a text (updated for honesty) of the Republican National Committee of Gov. Sarah Palin's
speech at the Republican National Convention:

Mr. Chairman, delegates, and fellow citizens: I am honored to be considered for the nomination for Vice President of the United States...

It's too late now, vetters!... and so I accept the call to help our nominee for president to serve and defend America.

The Democrats threw down the gauntlet, and now I'm ready to fight the overconfident opponents in this dangerous (9-ll) time for our country.

John McCain is the only war hero in this election--so you CAN'T criticize pretty much everything bad you might dig up on him--and by extention myself. John McCain is the war and if you oppose John McCain, you spit on all the soldiers fighting for your freedom.

It was just a year ago that the pollsters who measure public opinion wrote off John McCain, but the people knew better.

And maybe that's because the people realize there is a time for politics and a time for leadership ... ignoring the
first six years of Republican control of Congress under Bush, there is a time to campaign and a time to put our country first. And now that we're campainging, we'll put country first!

John McCain supported the surge, and now, with the negotiation with Moktada al-Sadar and the paying off the Sunni guerrillas, victory shines like a light at the end of a tunnel.

Our family prays, just like you--I mean you all here in this room--not the godless other half of America.

Here's my family. Just to set the record straight, Trig has special needs--and he's mine, not Paige's!

To the families of special-needs children all across this country...

I pledge to you that if a friend and advocate is someone who would cut the state's special needs budget by 62%, you will have a friend and advocate in the White House.

Todd is a story all by himself. The liberal National Enquirer was absolutely right about John Edwards,
but they are lying about my affair with Todd's business partner.

But he belongs to a union, and I know how much you all here support unions!

And even though he takes cares for the children, he's still a man--a world champion snow machine racer, in fact.

And to all the Eskimo's listening tonight, here's another reason to vote for McCain/Palin--that's right,
I'm married to a Yup'ik Eskimo!

I love my mom and dad, and among the many things I owe them is one simple lesson: that this is America. Oh,
and, also that every woman can walk through every door of opportunity, especially the opportunity to choose life,
even in the case of rape and incest.

Let me tell you my own creation story. I was grown in a small town, just like Harry Truman--and that means that I'm
honest, sincere, and have more dignity than those godless Democrats who are all from big cities. Not the Harry Truman who supported unions and national health insurance, just the one who grew up in a small town. We do all the hard work in America. We are all the farmers, factory workers, and soldiers.

And we love our country no matter what corruption goes on in Washington for the past 1.7 years under the Democratic Rule.

To all you former Hillary Supporters--I can wear a pant suit just like Hillary. I was just a hockey mom, and then
just a PTA member, until I became just a city council member. And then I became the mayor of Wasilla without the need for sophisticated focus groups and voter profiles--because I knew every one of the 616 people who voted for me.

Before the media elites make fun of me for that, let me explain to them what the job involves.

I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a "community organizer," except that you have actual responsibilities--
like voting in the case of a tie. I was also responsible for banning inappropriate books, firing people who opposed
me, and issuing gag orders.

I might add that in my small town, when people don't have the appropriate views on religion and guns--they're fired!

As for my running mate, you can be certain that wherever he goes, and whoever is listening, John McCain is the same man.
He may change is mind on tax cuts, immigration, and climate change, but he is physically the same person no matter where he goes.

I'm not a member of the permanent political establishment. The GOP establishment helped me get started in Wasilla,
but I became my own person by the next election.

And I've learned quickly, these past few days, that being in the national spotlight is more intense than 6 straight
months of Wasilla sunshine!

But as a former weather reporter and basketball star, here's a news flash to the Washington elites up in the booths:

Like, I don't need you guys! Like, get over yourselves. OK. I don't need to mingle with your clique, I have my own. OK.

Politics isn't just a game of clashing parties and competing interests--although that is my favorite part.

The right reason to play politics is to challenge the status quo.

So if the status quo is abortion rights, I will challenge that, and if there are too many polar bears and not enough oil drilling, I will challenge that too!

I have integrity, good will, clear convictions, and ... a servant's heart.

I pledge to all Americans that I will serve in the same spirit that brought me to the governor's office, when I took on the special interests and the lobbyists, and the good-ol' boys network.

Now the Democrats are going to point out that I hired Abramoff's lobbyist to win $27 million for Wasilla, and that as governor I sought out $750 million in special ear marks for Alaska.
But that happened before the pledge I just made, so it doesn't count.

I asked Congress for a $400 million bridge from Ketchikan to an island with 50 residents--and I said,
"Thanks!" But when the Left-wing media labeled it "the Bridge to Nowhere," I said, "No Thanks!" And then
I accepted the money anyway without a specified earmark.

But with the support of the citizens of Alaska, we shook things up--and we shook things down. In fact, we shook down Congress like a pitbull in a small town back alley!

While I was at it, I got rid of a few things in the governor's office that I didn't believe our citizens should have to pay for.

That $2.7 million luxury jet was over the top. I put it on eBay. Now there was only one bidder and that fell through, but I was still able to get $2.1 million for it! And this is how I will balance the Federal Budget!

So now I am like the rest of you small town folks--I gave up flying to work, and my family no longer has a personal
chef for all our meals.

Our state budget is under control.

We have a surplus. Not to take all the credit, but we have a surplus because of the taxes on oil revenue and rising gas prices--all of which I accomplished as a state executive!

The stakes for our nation could not be higher.

We consume more energy per capita than any other nation, so the solution is not to conserve, but to focus solely on supply.

In case you didn't know this, We are too dependent on foreign sources of oil.

And now let me share with my command of foreign policy.

Russia is nextdoor to Alaska, and it wants to control a vital pipeline in the Caucasus,and to divide and intimidate our European allies by using energy as a weapon. Now normally, we shouldn't care about the price of oil in Paris, but in this case it affects the price of energy in America as well.

Since we can't rely on our oil-supplying enemies or even friends, we need to be self-reliant.

Starting in January, in a McCain-Palin administration, we're going to lay more pipelines ... build more nuclear plants ... create jobs with clean coal ... and to appease the environmentalists, let's just say, we'll "move forward" on solar, wind, geothermal, and other alternative sources.

I've noticed a pattern with our opponent.

Maybe you have, too.

We've all heard his dramatic speeches before devoted followers.

And there is much to like and admire about our opponent.

But listening to him speak, it's easy to forget that this is a man who has authored two memoirs but not a single major law or reform - not even in the state senate.

Obama did not sponsor the Lugar-Obama Bill to Keep Weapons Out of Terrorists' Hands passed on December 11, 2006,
nor did he sponsor the Lobbying-Ethics Bill signed by George Bush on September 15, 2007!

These bills do not exist, and so we can't legally intercept terrorists' weapons, and you all can go to those lobby-sponsored parties during this convention.

Now Obama is so arrogant that he won't concede to our changing definition of "victory" in Iraq. When Obama's cloud of rhetoric has passed, hopefully my own will take its place. Let me scare all the evangelicals out there by reminding you that Obama is the false messiah who will raise taxes by 5%--compared to only 3% under our plan.

He will actually dare to give orders from Washington, which we will never do! Instead, I will continue to give orders from Juneau.

Did I mention 9-11?

Government is too big ...

Congress spends too much ... this has nothing to do with the six years of Republican-controlled House and Senate
and a Republican Administration, and is entirely the fault of big-spending Democrats.

Taxes are too high ... he wants to raise them more than we do. Both of our tax increases are the fine print in our economic plans, and let me be specific.

Under Obama's plan, The Democratic nominee for president supports plans to raise the sort of income taxes that most of Americans (earning over $250,000) will pay by hundreds of billions of dollars. Even if most lower and middle class Americans receive a tax savings, how are the rest of us going to be better off if our opponent adds a massive tax burden to the American economy?

Here's how I look at the choice Americans face in this election.

In politics, there are some candidates who use change to promote their careers--kind of like what I'm doing right now.

And then there are those, like John McCain, who "borrow" the theme "change" to promote their conventions.

Among politicians, there is the idealism of high-flown speechmaking, in which crowds are stirringly summoned to support great things. And there is the rough and tumble of pit-bull VP speeches, which elevate the art of mud-slinging.

Senator McCain's record of actual achievement and reform helps explain why so many special interests, lobbyists, and comfortable committee chairmen in Congress have fought the prospect of a McCain presidency.

That's why McCain has only accepted $400,000 from lobbyists, in the telephone utility and telecom service industries, among others.

Our nominee doesn't run with the Washington herd. He shuffles, and slow dances with them.

My fellow citizens, the American presidency is not supposed to be a journey of "personal discovery." It's supposed to be a journey from Wasilla, I mean the Panama Canal, to Washington.

John McCain was a POW. He suffered horribly while fighting for you. He almost died for you--so don't be ungrateful!

Remember Compassion Conservativism? Well, John McCain will show compassion--as he did for his wife when he divorced her after a disfiguring car accident, but he showed compassion by agreeing to pay all her medical bills.

Also, in case I didn't mention it previously, remember that John McCain was a POW.

For tonight, a gifted reader can appeal to the base with borrowed words, if not deeds.

I'm not sure what our own themes are, but if the Democrats are running on character and hope and change, join our cause because I'm a woman and we're so much better than them--but remember, "Country First!"

Thank you all, and may God bless most of America.

[Msbexkles]

Campbell brow should be given an award for the best interviewer she is tough as nails , i love ot don't let those mccaine bush -chaney people bully or scare you - this women could be one step away from being the president of the free world- and she is using that poor babay as ticket to further her agenda - at the same time cutting funding in alaska for special needs children -sarah palin is a hypocrit - check her every knook and cranny --GO CAMPBEL

[Cheryl, Chevy Chase MD]

McCain canceled the interview because he knows other than saying that Russia is near Alaksa, he can't answer the question either. His camp has to regroup and get the talking points out. They are having a tough one with this though, she obviously has no foreign policy experience.

[donaldsg]

The Democrats did not throw the Palins under the media bus. Palin threw her own daughter under the bus by accepting McCain's offer to be his VP candidate when she had to know that her daughter would become a media target. Talk about country first! Is it family last, then? Who has "family values" now?!

[Joe]

You have got to be kidding me..
Klein said Tuesday evening. "She asked fair and important questions in a respectful way and was simply trying to get a straight answer to a straightforward question."

Campbell Brown crossed the line.. She badgered and ended with a note of sarcasm..

She was totally unprofessional in commenting and showing of her preference in candidates.. I have never seen her get that tough with anyone associated with Obama..

Both Campbell and Roland have consistently shown favoritism towards Obama..

When I watch CNN I expect good honest unbiased reporting… Kinda sad to see this high caliber network allowing this kind of behavior.

And now we have the president of CNN condoning this behavior.. Nice.. What next?

[sally]

I admire you.Campel for working so hard to get the truth from Tucker..He consistantly avoided your questions concerning Sara Pailin which only proves he cannot admit that she is not fit to be second in command..Keep up the good work,Campel..

[J. Varrichio]

I feel that Cambell Brown is a very biased journalist and tends to put a slant on the facts that she presents regarding Sarah Palin and the Republcan party. I am very disappointed in her display of journalism. She makes herself so obvious that she is a staunch Democrat and is unable to fairly show both sides of each party. A good journalist would be able to present both sides with an unbiased approach and not allow his/her own feelings interfere with his/her job.

[Moby]

Campbell is a wonderful and intelligent woman.....In the past, she challenged Obama. Obama never cancelled his appearance with Larry King. John McCain is a tyrant, so also Pelin. They pay back their enemies just in time. Imagine what will happen if Bush succeeds in rigging the election for them, just like they are currently rigging the national polls. Palin needs to explain how she wanted to fire her ex-brother in-law. Also, Campbell needs some form of security. The McCain campaign will do anything to threaten anybody and even kill to win. They have told lies against Obama, they have tried to link him to terrorism, and they will do the same to anyone who opposed them if they win. Power in the hands of those republicans is not far from terrorism itself. America will be hated all over the world....Campbell, keep up the good work. You are a ROCKING STAR, much greater than McCain himself. May God protect you my dear.

[Joanne Stange]

What an obvious bias from Brown. She is obviously an Obama supporter who doesn't need to leave her bias home but is allowed to display it in full view. What a media disgrace. There is no more professionism left in the tv news field. Just take off the gloves and go for the juggler. No respect for other people. Hey, Brown - fortunately in this country we can still flick the remote and change channels. I wonder how long before we won't be able to do that. If Brown had her way, there wouldn't be anyone else left. Until then, it's goodbye girl! There are better, analytical and thought provoking news stations covering the elections that do it with style! CNN - I'd get rid of her before loosing more viewers. She is AWFUL! BTW...I'm an undecided voter. I look forward to hearing both viewpoints without the harrassment. I'm glad McCain turned you down. I'll watch what he has to say on another station!

[David]

Is Campbell Brown even a democrat? I'm pretty sure she's Republican or at least was for most of her life. I love reading the GOP comments here... is that interview really considered a grilling in the USA? That was nothing.

[Natasha]

Just Asking: Will Campbell Brown Mention Her Husband's Romney Campaign Connection?!

Hmmmmm! Perhaps this is why CNN's Campbell Brown is after Sarah Palin...It all makes sense now...

Remember, Romney was on the short list for McCain's VP slot!!

Check this out...

"Just Asking: Will Campbell Brown Mention Her Husband's Romney Connection In Dem Debate?

According to a November 9 Broadcasting & Cable article, former NBC News anchor Campbell Brown will "make her debut" on CNN as a "panelist" during the November 15 Democratic presidential debate in Las Vegas, moderated by CNN host Wolf Blitzer. Brown, who was hired by CNN in July, is married to Dan Senor, a former adviser for the now-defunct Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq who is now reportedly serving as an adviser to Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Given Brown's role in the upcoming Democratic debate, will CNN disclose her husband's link to Romney's campaign?"

Read More: Campbell Brown, Campbell Brown Conflict Of Interest, Campbell Brown Romney, Dan Senor, Dan Senor Romney, Breaking Media News

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2007/11/14/just-asking-will-campbel_n_72663.html

[Natasha]

Campbell Brown Revealed...

"A few days ago, CNN anchor Campbell Brown went on a very personal attack against Republican Vice-Presidential candidate and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. McCain campaign spokesman Tucker Bounds was giving Brown an interview, when she decided to place the focus of the conversation on the Governor’s 17-year old daughter Bristol, who is pregnant.

Brown said: “Tucker, though, this obviously putting this young woman, Bristol Palin smack in the media spotlight at what’s already got to be a very challenging time in her life. I mean, how do you respond to people who wonder why her mother would have subjected her to this scrutiny by accepting this high-profile position?”

Brown went on to say: “I recognize that in an ideal world, it would be private. You know, this is a presidential campaign. Nothing is private. The world is watching and if we, you know, as much as everyone might want to give this young woman her privacy, you know that’s not going to happen. And so you do risk putting her through an incredibly difficult process by accepting this job if you’re her mother. You can’t deny that, right?”

Well, this is obviously not an ideal world. Nor is it any longer a world in which the press gives legitimate, unbiased coverage to any and all candidates. This is in fact, now a world in which the press has decided to join the side of the leftist Democrat Party, and attack the Republican Party. Night after night, that same press ignores the fact that Barack Obama launched his political career at the home of unrepentant Weather Underground terrorist William Ayers, while attacking the parenting skills of Sarah Palin.

Since CNN’s Campbell Brown has changed the rules of the game, and it is now evidently appropriate for the mainstream media to question a candidate’s parenting skills and focus on the behavior of the candidate’s family...Then it is also fair to examine the behavior of those related to those members of the press who pose such questions.

In 2003, CNN’s Campbell Brown’s father Jim Brown served six months in federal prison, after being convicted of lying to a federal agent, during a fraud and conspiracy investigation involving Cascade Insurance Co. At the time, Jim Brown was serving as the insurance commissioner of Louisiana, a position which he was forced to resign after the U.S. Supreme Court refused his appeal for the second time. Brown continued that position’s legacy, as the two previous insurance commissioners were convicted of taking bribes and illegal campaign contributions from insurance companies, and still sit in federal prison.

So I would pose this question to Campbell Brown: Since the world is watching you...Do you think it is fair to your father to place this kind of scrutiny on him, since he is a convicted federal criminal? I mean, I know that it has to be painful for him. So don’t you think that you should have ended your journalistic career after he was convicted and resigned in disgrace? You want to be a good daughter don’t you?

We are currently seeing the most illegitimate campaign coverage in U.S. political history. We have seen so-called journalists become nothing more than cheerleaders for the left, and press secretaries for Barack Hussein Obama. In fact, I believe that the Obama campaign should have to list the glowing coverage provided by MSNBC as an in-kind campaign contribution!

I as a true conservative, now find myself in the unusual and uncomfortable position of defending the Republican Party presidential nominee. However, when the left-wing ignores major issues, and so alters their coverage to paint the Democrat as basically the next messiah, and stoops so low as to attack a child...I have no choice.

If those who often cheer for our enemies and hate this nation so much that they would refuse to report the truth as it relates to the success of our troops, as well as to the more than questionable past of Barack Hussein Obama, no one who loves this country has any choice but to support Senator John McCain and Governor Sarah Palin."

Source:

Let’s Take A Look At Campbell Brown’s Family
by Dave Gibson (9/4/08)

http://newsbyus.com/index.php/article/1440

[Natasha]

Dan Senor - Campbell Brown's husband - Link to Romney's Campaign....

"Daniel Samuel Senor (born November 6, 1971), is a founding parter of Rosemont Capital LLC, and Rosemont Solebury Capital Management. He is also a contributor to Fox News, frequent contributor to The Wall Street Journal, and author of an upcoming book about the economy of Israel and globalization in the Middle East. He is most noted for his former position as chief spokesperson for the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq; some criticized him in that role because of his inability to speak Arabic [1] [2]. He is married to television news personality Campbell Brown."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Senor

Hmmmmm!...Perhaps this is why madame Campbell Brown is sooooo obsessed with....Sarah Palin's private and public life...

Remember, Romney was on the short list for McCain's VP slot!!

Check this out:

Quote:
Just Asking: Will Campbell Brown Mention Her Husband's Romney Connection In Dem Debate?

According to a November 9 Broadcasting & Cable article, former NBC News anchor Campbell Brown will "make her debut" on CNN as a "panelist" during the November 15 Democratic presidential debate in Las Vegas, moderated by CNN host Wolf Blitzer. Brown, who was hired by CNN in July, is married to Dan Senor, a former adviser for the now-defunct Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq who is now reportedly serving as an adviser to Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Given Brown's role in the upcoming Democratic debate, will CNN disclose her husband's link to Romney's campaign?"

Read More: Campbell Brown, Campbell Brown Conflict Of Interest, Campbell Brown Romney, Dan Senor, Dan Senor Romney, Breaking Media News

Source:
Just Asking: Will Campbell Brown Mention Her Husband's Romney Connection In Dem Debate?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2007/11/14/just-asking-will-campbel_n_72663.html

[lisa d]

AS A WOMAN
You know what I am so sick of...
**all these comments that ALL woman can relate to Sarah Palin AND that they love her.
**she represents all women
**all the sexism accusations
**pull the lever comments
**and that her family is off limits.
As A Woman, I believe in free speech and a freedom to choose!
If she is putting it out there, we have a right to question!
I am disgusted that because we share the same parts, we woman are so dumb we all stick together.
She stands for everything I despise about Politics.
She deserves to be questioned, to be debated, and to be held accountable for her past actions.
I would demand that from ANYONE who is asking for my vote.
I grew up in a small town WITHOUT health care, I have values, morales and a strong faith- I also have a decent education and career.
To think that this creature and I have something in common is ignorant!
I want to actually hear both sides of a debate and I don't want the media to be afraid to ask the questions that matter.
S.P. scares me so very much, she is like an 1800 woman, not a 2008 woman.
I do not want a "normal", "just like you" person a heart attack away from running my Country!
I want someone who is above me to make the decisions that I am not able to make.
I want the person in charge of my Country to be able to take America forward.
I want all women to have a choice.
I want all books available because that is where we grow and develop.
I want to be proud of my homeland and I want to feel safe.
I want to know that tomorrow will be a better place for my children.

This woman is dangerous, because the debate for President has been distracted by the games of Sarah Palin.
WE WOMEN ARE SMARTER THAN SHE GIVES US CREDIT FOR!

[1dblegl]

I was disappointed that Ms. Brown behaved so badly during her interview with Mr. Bounds. The fact tha HE didn't know the exact dates and times that the National Guard was deployed BY Gov. Palin does not change the fact that she did deploy National Guard troops (was also responsible for the budget process of the Guard and as Commander and Chief of the National Guard ultimately responsible for the welfare and readiness or the Guard). Ms. Brown mislead everyone by stating that the President deploys National Guard troops. She should have known that prior to the interview, and not called Mr. Bounds a liar when he said she did. The facts are the facts. And for you folks out there criticizing the Fox network; they actually interviewed the Commander or the Alaska National Guard (major General Campbell) who specifically outlined the duties that Ms. Palin performed, when she deployed troops and had positive things to say about the performance of her job. Maybe Ms. Brown should interview him or perhaps the troops that Ms. Palin met with in Kuwait when the Alaska National Guard was deployed there. Guess that would be a little too logical. No defense of Ms.Brown's actions, she is a disgrace to her profession. What's with the faces Ms. Brown, is that professional? No wonder no one watches your channel.

[Natasha]

Reply to Moby:

Quote: "Campbell, keep up the good work. You are a ROCKING STAR, much greater than McCain himself. May God protect you my dear."Posted by: Moby | September 05, 2008 at 06:28 PM

Yeah, she is going to need God's protection big time...This unethical, utterly rude and mean individual who has made it her business to "destroy" Sarah Palin needs God's forgiveness indeed.

Perhaps most people in America do not realize that Campbell Brown is not just a reporter doing her job and that there are elements of "conflict of interest" in her obsession to discredit Sarah Palin.

We are not so naive as to believe Campbell Brown's "theatrics" and outrageous attacks against the Palin family. This witch-hunt style expendition undertaken by Campbell Brown to destroy Palin and McCain is perhaps more of personal issue for Ms. Obnoxious of CNN. Her husband was associated with the Romney '08 campaign for President which was short lived! In addition, Mr. Romney was on the short list for the VP spot and lost to Sarah Palin! Obviously, Romney and the Brown couple must be quite ticked off with McCain's selection of Sarah Palin for VP.

So- is there perhaps a conspiracy going on here between Romney and the Browns to destroy Palin's VP candidacy hoping perhaps that Romney may end up being the next "chosen one" for VP?

Campbell Brown should realize that she is not the only one that can "dig dirt". She needs to have a little taste of it herself...

They all have gone out of their way to destroy Palin - perhaps frame her in such way that McCain will drop her? They can try really hard as they may but if anything God will protect Sarah Palin before he extends his Grace to the unethical, uttely rude and mean Campbell Brown.

Perhaps you may be interested on a few reports circulated about Campbell Brown, her daddy, and her hubby! Perhaps it is time that we all do some "VETTING" of Campbell Brown! By attacking Palin, Campbell Brown is only bringing more attention to her own family's dirty laundry and reports of "conflict of interest" pertaining to her lopsided coverage of the presidential campaign.

Here is an expert from a live interview that Campbell Brown had with Mike Huckabee during the primeries. She hade the audacity to imply that there was a deal between McCain and Huckabee not to allow Romney to win West Virginia... Why such interest in Romney? Why such attacks on Sarah Palin? Oh yes, because her hubby was asscociated with the Romney campaign. It does not take a rocket scientist to figure it all out...

Campbell Brown to Huckabee:

BROWN: But Governor, you may have exceeded expectations tonight,
but it is highly unlikely that you’re going to get the nomination, and
you certainly knew that coming into tonight. So why stay in the race?

BROWN: Let me ask you about West Virginia, because, as you know,
there have been some suggestions that there was a sort of a back-room
deal between your supporters and John McCain’s supporters to ensure that
Romney would not win West Virginia. He was leading after the first
ballot. Is there any truth to that? Has there been any communication
between your campaign and John McCain’s campaign in the last few days?

http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2008/02/05/9000/

Campbell Brown Conflict of Interest.....

http://www.politicaltruthusa.com/2007/11/more-on-campbell-brown.html

[Natasha]

Correction:

Ooops... made an error in my previous comments which I would like to correct as it may be taken the wrong way by some...

"Remember, Romney was on the short list for McCain's VP slot!!"

I meant to say "VP spot"

I apologize for this error. I had absolutely no intention to insult the VP candidate!

[Todd]

You people are telling me EVERY President who was a Governor that has been elected to the White House knew Foreign Policy. I only know of two in history who truly HAD that experience, our last one was 100 years ago. Let's compare Foreign Policy experience fairly if it that important to you. Are you voting for a VP or for a President? If your voting for a President then McCain holds that experience. If your Voting for a VP Palin holds that experience. Biden has really only been a spectator. His authority comes from his chairmanship, and experts in the field do not consider him a heavyweight. Biden's subsequent ideas about Iraq raise still more questions. When the war turned sour, his main proposal was to partition the country into Sunni, Shiite and Kurdish regions. If you don't know why that would be a problem you know as much as Biden about Foreign Policy! This is what he stated in June 2007: "The surge isn't going to work either tactically or strategically." We know he was WRONG!

As for Palin~ The Alaska Army National Guard is a component of the United States Army and the United States National Guard. The Gov. of Alaska also is commander in chief of the Alaska State Defense Force. Alaska air national guards men have been sent for tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq. She has troops on her hand. How many has Obama (the street organizer) or Biden (the spectator) have? She has more experience than both Obama and Biden combined! So Campbell Brown and CNN has not educated the public actually I believe the public’s intelligence has been insulted.

[Natasha]

Re: CNN - Campbell Brown: Mother of 5 shouldn't be a VP

Quote: "Amazing to me the fuss about a Mother of Five not being suitable for a VP position. Nancy Pelosi has five children and 7 grandchildren and has been in political life a long time. There are 16 Female Senators, 5 Rep. and 11 Dem. most of whom have two or more children. And this just scratches the surface, it's a non-issue. Go Sarah!" Posted by: M Rhodes of CA.

Bingo!!! I agree 100%!

Campbell Brown - the maniac of CNN - had a special report on this last night - bending obviously out of shape (as usually) about how Sarah Palin was going to jugle 5 kids and the VP position!

I suggest to Campbell Brown to resign from her position at CNN and stay home to jugle her 8 month old baby! She will be doing us a favor - no love lost here!

Sarah Palin's private life and how she jugles her 5 kids is none of Campbell Brown's or anyone else's business! Besides, why she did not bring us as an example Ms. Pelosi?! Perhaps Democratic mothers are Godesses!!!

Why is this neurotic/maniac of CNN - Campbell Brown - so obsessed with Sarah Palin?

P.S. CNN needs to put her on some sort of tranquilizers...I am worried about Campbell Brown's ability to be a "fit mother" with all these "nerves" of hers!

Campbell- remember...what goes around comes around, BABY!..!

Leave Sarah Palin alone and mind you own darn business! Get it?!

Source:
US News & World Report Blogs

http://www.usnews.com/articles/news/2008/08/29/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-sarah-palin.html

[George Fulmore]

I can't get enough of Campbell Brown. I think she is the best of the bunch and very underutilized during the Republican convention, where Wolf Blitzer seemed to ignore her contributions repeatedly. Geeezzz. Can we all get along and work as a "team." More Campbell Brown, I say.

[Todd]

Perhaps this Campbell Brown should mind her own family values? During this same interview with Tucker Bounds Ms.. Brown just had to bring up how Governor Palin’s 17 year old daughter is pregnant and thrown into the limelight, and also questioned how Gov. Palin could juggle 5 children while holding the VP seat. Ms. Brown herself is onetime divorced.
It has also come to my attention Ms. Brown’s Father is a convicted federal criminal. In 2003 Jim Brown served six months in federal prison, after being convicted of lying to a federal agent, during a fraud and conspiracy investigation involving Cascade Insurance Co. At the time Jim brown was serving as the insurance commissioner of Louisiana and was forced to resign after his 2nd appeal was refused.

[Natasha]

To George Fulmore:

Wolf Blitzer and team had to keep her at check... to "clean-up" the mess that she has created for CNN.

It was obvious that they were trying to keep her big mouth "shut", for a change...And, it worked - thank God!

Campbell Brown is a liability to CNN and they know it, even if they would never admit it in public.

[Doc of Marion Ohio]

My GOP party must stand up, fight back, tell the truth and take it like a Man. John McCain must allow for the unscripted vetting process of Gov. Sarah Palin to happen because after 19 months of grilling Obama, his wife and associates, I know that if something physically happens to Obama then Joe Biden as VP will secure our Nation. Joe has "street cred". As a disabled Veteran with over 2 decades of honorable military service, I must know that if something ungodly happens to McCain, then Palin can handle the greatest nation in history at 3 a.m., against threats at home and over-seas.
CNN was right to ask questions and check her pass-port, this is to critical. Seems like the first casulity for the GOP ticket has already become the truth. Unscripted and vetted McCain, because "We the American People" demand it of you. We also know that Polls speak with Fork Tongue. Man Up McCain, don't hide behind a skirt. Doc of Ohio

[Dave]

Campbell Brown lost a lot of credibility with her attack interview with Tucker Bounds. If this tactic would have been used on Obama or Biden, she would have been fired immediately. I guess it's okay for CNN "journalists" to throw softballs to the democrats but badger the republicans. Way out of line and she should have appologized on the air.

[Emma in Kansas]

I think that Campbell Brown was asking, not at all about the children of Ms. Palin, but for one example of an executive decision Palin has actually made? In a presidential race, questions about experience and decisions made are completely valid. I think it is frightening to look at the prospect of a possible President who is cloistered and about whom specifics are unknown.Asking questions about what a candidate has actually accomplished is what a journalist should do. I would expect a viable candidate or his/her representative to be able to answer those questions without becoming angry and defensive.

[lxg]

It is obvious that Tucker was "owned" and has no clue what to say. This man is a disgrace, as is John McCain, putting politics first. Executive experience is ridiculous. The entire state of Alaska has less people than San Jose, California. We are screwed if McCain wins.

[Mr7]

Thanks Ms Campbell Brown for conducting a great interview! Don't let any of these ppl side step critical questions! Not the Dems nor the Repubs. The fact is that Gov Palin has no foreign policy experience and the straight talk express should just admit it. The fact is that they all will be advised by experienced ppl. Our elected reps need to be able to make the "correct" choice and thus their judgment and decision making process is critical for the American ppl to know. I wish we had more journalist like Campbell Brown. I hope she gets a big FAT raise and her own news show! I will tell 10 friends to watch because news reporters are a joke today! Thanks Ms Brown!

[Joe]

> Every female voter should be very upset at the sexism involved with the media. First it was Hillary and now Sarah. If Sarah were a man, she would not be getting grilled this way.

Sarah wasn't the one grilled. If you had ACTUALLY SEEN the damn interview, Tucker was. Tucker != Sarah.

And, because you've completely forgotten, yes, Obama was grilled endlessly about his experience. Until Palin came out, we were all talking about that. Have you already forgotten last month!?

> Absoloutely disgusting! For the first time in my life, I will do a protest vote against my own party and pull the lever for Palin.

B) Yeah right. I don't seriously believe you're a Democrat. Brown asked Tucker (not Palin) a fair question and stopped him from answering different ones.

If you REALLY want to talk about "sexism", go talk to Republicans about "hiding behind the apron strings" and whining that the "boys are picking on me" (their words, NOT mine). Watch them for yourself:

http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=184086&title=sarah-palin-gender-card

You might want to figure out where to direct your outrage before pouring it out.

[rchisum]

Campbell is a poser who wants to be Nancy Grace. "Tell me one executive decision" was a lame question, and the stupid smile on her face showed she knew exactly what she was doing...attracting attention to herself and making some more media points with the Obama camp.
I was with several people who watched the interview, including supporters of McCain and Obama, and everyone had the same reaction...."what a b_tch!"

[chacha]

Palin needs to be treated with kid gloves.

She's no Hillary Clinton... she's a beauty queen with thin skin, no record, and a fake reformist record.

If you breathe on her too hard, she'll fall apart.

But she'll be fine as long as Bush's old speech writer gives her stuff to say in front of her adoring fans.

[buttons32258]

I feel that Ms Brown is too biased. I tried to listen to the interviews with other guest, it was obvious that she is for B. Hussien Obama

[Norm FERGUSON]

Disapointed in Cambell latey, has lost a big fan

[Nan]

Campbell seems a bit in need of anger management classes in this interview...sheesh, like a pit bull on a porkchop! The agenda on CNN is scary and she has fed into their left wing tactics. Campbell Brown is not the sweetie we watched on the Today show, that's for sure. What happened to the professionalism, Campbell? I always thought you were way better than that.

[scottm]

I'm not defending Tucker or Palin, that was simply pathetic interviewing of the same style from all the 24 hr talking heads shows. Too short and showy and totally undignified with nothing learned in the end. Kill your TV!

[Natasha]

Campbell Brown-CNN...Shsss baby!...Palin's daughter pregnancy is none of your business...BABY!!!

Campbell Brown of CNN is a disgrace to serious journalism.

Jon Klein, president of CNN, has issued a statement in support of Brown's interview. "Campbell Brown did what journalists do," Klein said Tuesday evening. "She asked fair and important questions in a respectful way and was simply trying to get a straight answer to a straightforward question." Jon Klein, President CNN.

To Jon Klein, President of CNN:

I am not surprised with your idiotic statement. You have the audacity to call Campbell Brown's utterly rude behavior, "respectful"???!!! Either you think that we are stupid or you must be smoking something funny, or for that matter you yourself do not know the difference between "polite" and "rude" and the difference between "calm and collected" and "neurotic-psychotic" behavior.

Yes, Campbell Brown is a neurotic and rude anchor lady - this is not the first time she has been rude to her guests. Perhaps Mr. Klein=clown you were better off having done your own homework in "VETTING" Ms. Campbell Brown. She is a disgrace to serious journalism together with Mr. Hafferty!

With the exception of a few anchors and correspondents, whom I have always respected (and who keep you still in business) such as Wolf Blitzer, John King, Christian Amanpour, Candy Crawly, etc. the rest of your "pretty faces" are "knuckle heads" who - I repeat - are a disgrace to serious journalism.

I prefer to remember the good old CNN that you have destroyed, Sir.

No wonder why - for example - BBC World News and BBC America are increasingly more and more in demand by American households. The fact that most satellite services and cable operators offer BBC World News instead of CNN International - offered only to 6 million households in the US a country the population of which is 300 million should tell you something Sir - that more viewers prefer BBC over CNN!!

I am very glad that the McCain campaign pulled the McCain interview from the Larry King Show at CNN. I am also very happy that the McCain campaign has informed the CNN circus network that they will no longer answer any questions by your staff concerning Governor Palin's private family life or any questions by you regarding her vetting, which in the final analysis is none of your business.

Senator McCain and Governor Palin are doing the right thing to ignore you CNN! They are not going to allow you to treat Governor Palin the same way you treated Senator Hillary Clinton during her campaign. Alleluia, it is about time somebody has the guts to tell you off CNN - Long Live McCain!

In the mean-time, I suggest that you put Ms. Campbell Brown on some tranquilizers or better yet - FIRE HER!!

Shame on Campbell Brown and Jon Klein's=Clown CNN! Leadership starts at the top! And, your top advertisers are taking notice CNN - trust me!

[Natasha]

Why did Campbell Brown question Tucker Bounds about Governor Palin's decision to accept the VP nomination while having to juggle 5 kids at home?!

Perhaps Ms. Campbell Brown should have asked the Obama campaign spokesperson why Joe Biden did not abandon his Senate career while raising his two children after that tragic accident in which he lost his wife and son?!

I respect both Biden and Palin for doing attending to their children while pursuing their careers.

I am also surprised that Campbel Brown did not mention anything about Obama, who during the DNC said "goodnight" to his daughters from that big screen! He was not home that night to tuck the girls in!! No, really...if she had asked such question she would have been fired!

Campbell Brown perhaps should resign from her demanding job at CNN to attend to her 8 month old baby? She will be doing us all a favor - that is the only way that she may stop giving parenting/career advice to people who did not ask for her opinion. She will perhaps make room for a more objective, calm, and collectid person telling us the news (that is if we ever bother to watch CNN again).

[Ed]

McCain canceling an interview shows total immaturity. Or, is he afraid he will not be able to honestly answer a straight question?

[Anita Johnson]

I think campbell needs a raise and her own show. She is awesome.

[Natasha]

Quote: McCain canceling an interview shows total immaturity. Or, is he afraid he will not be able to honestly answer a straight question? Posted by: Ed | September 08, 2008 at 03:02 AM

Reply to Ed:

You can not be serious! As if this was the first time Senator McCain was going to give an interview! Are you - left wing-liberals - so scared that in the absence of any logical arguments you just talk for the sake of hearing yourselves talk? McCain has given hundreds of interviews in his life, I am sure CNN's Larry King did not "scare" him! He did the right thing to slap CNN for the obnoxious behavior of that partisam moron - Campbel Brown! Mr. McCain can spend his time better by giving interviews to network news organizations (he was on Face the Nation yesterday) rather than becoming a "hostage" to the 24 hour "News for Dummies" networks!

It was about time somebody put CNN in its place. Shame on Jon Clown - as in John Klein - President of CNN for tolerating Campbell and some other Morons in his "24 hour tabloid news" organization.

[kevin]

ah yeah this woman totally tries to bring down republicans, yes her liberal bias shows. CNN FIRE Campbell Brown, FIRE HER NOW. IT IS DISGUSTING THAT YOU HAVE HER ON THIS NETWORK. SHAME SMAME. YOU SHOULD REALLY TAKE THIS WOMAN OFF THE AIR. SHE IS EXTREMELY RUDE, EXTREMELY, AND SNICKERING AND SNEERING LIKE A LITTLE GIRL. PLEASE, TAKE HER OFF THE AIR. WHY DO YOU HAVE HER ON? WHY????