Headline News “Showbiz Tonight” host A.J. Hammer began a Jan.14th segment with this little number: “So is Ann Coulter the worst guest ever or is she just plain good TV?” The question was plainly rhetorical, because Hammer’s mind was already made up. His two guests unambiguously disliked Coulter, and the three launched immediately into a brutal session of name-calling, never once entertaining a different opinion on the popular author.
Lisa Bloom, anchor of CNN’s “In Session” and PR flack Howard Bragman, author of the book, Where’s My Fifteen Minutes?, were unabashed in their disdain for the conservative pundit. Bloom called Coulter a “mean, nasty person” and likened her to the Grinch, saying her heart is “three sizes too small.”
Bragman was no fan of Coulter, either. “She’s the most obnoxious woman on TV; she relishes in her obnoxiousness.”
This segment comes after Coulter’s recent high-profile interviews on CBS’s “The Early Show”, NBC’s “Today” show, and ABC’s “The View.” Since Coulter’s interviews have made headlines all over the media, it should have been easy to find a dissenting opinion on the ‘disruptive’ guest. But instead, Hammer just hosted an echo chamber.
“Let me show you a perfect example of her being a rude guest,” he said, introducing a particularly nasty clip from “The View.” Hammer didn’t bother to give the clip any context. He might have explained, for example, that the part he showed was late in Coulter’s appearance, which she’d spent fending off yammering attacks from around the table. Or he might have mentioned that from the moment Coulter appeared, Whoopi Goldberg had been relentlessly hostile towards her. Or that Sheri Shepheard had accused her of having no compassion, and of “judging, judging, judging.”
Hammer did bring up two points worth noting; that TV shows may be “just as guilty” for booking Coulter as a guest, and he also mentioned that she is a best-selling author. “People just keep buying her books,” Hammer mused. “I don’t get it.”
Well A.J., maybe you would get it if you invited a guest with a differing opinion.
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free press
January 15, 2009 - 16:25 ET by BO STINKSSeems to me that Ann gets lots of free press whenever these airheads talk about her. Of course, they do not realize what they are doing. Ann probably wants them to keep it up and laughs all the way to the bank!
another turnabout headline:) this is fun!
January 15, 2009 - 18:59 ET by TruthMongerUNLEASHED: Brutal MSM attacks on highly popular NY Times best-selling author and all-American sweetheart Ann Coulter...
congrats to all the new U.S presidents - and press secretary obama
Ann & the MSM
January 15, 2009 - 16:31 ET by east tennessee johnLet's see 5 best sellers, bookings to speak, yeah that Ann is just not worth it to have around. Why don't you ask the people who pay the billls, and sign the checks for these inferior morons, whether having Ann on improves ratings? Afterall, like it or not, the MSM is still a business, poorly run perhaps, but still a business. As long as Ann sells books and stays in the spotlight, she'll have interview opportunities. The jerks, in their reflexive group hate/think don't even know what generates the revenues to pay them their bloated salaries. They probably think it's Obamamanna.
Stop! Hammer time!
January 15, 2009 - 16:32 ET by Mike BrattonOh, sorry.
I meant to say that for Hammer, it's time to stop.
Are Whoopi and Harry nasty hosts, Lisa? Are you having your "fifteen minutes" just because you wrote a book about that very subject, Howard?
And Hammer, I've said it before and I'll say it again: If you wouldn't say it to Ms. Coulter's face, it's worthless. Have her on your little program and tell her how rude and nasty you think she is, or even find her and tell her face-to-face, if you don't want to sully your precious program with her presence.
At least the mob on The View had the good taste to gang up on her in person...
--Mike
www.thebrattonreport...
For what?
January 15, 2009 - 16:33 ET by motherbeltThree sizes too small for what???????????
Even if her heart is small...
January 15, 2009 - 16:51 ET by Jarhead68...her brain is bigger than the entire left-wing propaganda machine. That's really all that counts, right?
CNN - Catty Neurotic Nobodys
January 15, 2009 - 16:45 ET by DoktorFrankenHammer should have Ann on and show her how to be less rude. But first, he most grow a pair.
Haha!
January 15, 2009 - 17:12 ET by Rukus"But first, he most grow a pair."
Yep, problem is they are...
3 times too small!!!
Gary
"Mom's ROCK!!!" -Me
NB poster thinks that CNN
January 15, 2009 - 16:52 ET by jdhawkNB poster thinks that CNN Anchor has brain 'three sizes too small!'
Ann Coulter . . . she is really funny - love her newest book! Another best seller.
Here is her latest humorous barbed diatribe against the ongoing unjustified lambasting of our heroic fighting men and women by the Treason Times aka NYT: http://www.anncoulte...
Co host with Sean Hannity
January 15, 2009 - 16:56 ET by BO STINKSI would love to see Ann Coulter co host with Sean Hannity on his new show. And I think they should add a liberal pundit. Can't think of anyone at the moment. But wouldn't it be fun to see Sean and Ann beat the c**p out of the opposition?
"If your cause is just, if your principles are pure and if your conduct is prudent, you need not fear the multitude of opposing hosts." John Witherspoon
Heart vs brain
January 15, 2009 - 16:59 ET by kiwikitAu contrar (?) Liberals hearts replace their brains; thus they have no longer any capability for logical thinking. On the other hand, Ann excels at brainpower.
Ann Coulter
January 15, 2009 - 16:58 ET by NorthCoasterAnn is one of the few Conservatives with the stones to tell it like it is. More Republicans should follow her example instead of trying to appease the Leftists.
Coulter IS obnoxious!
January 15, 2009 - 17:09 ET by SpaceManSpiffCoulter IS obnoxious! Well, a little anyway. It's how she gets noticed and sells books. She's a little dramatic, too! Her work is based in truth, with a little exaggeration for emphasis. Independent thinkers can read it for what it is. No big deal. Besides, she uses satire in much of her work.
Liberals, on the other hand, are 100% INTOLERANT of anything remotely critical of liberalism. So their immediate reaction, instead of debate and facts, is name-hurling and character assassination. I actually LOLd at them describing her as such for her appearance on The View. That gaggle of harpies has nothing on Coulter.
Nothing like a little
January 15, 2009 - 17:12 ET by HockeyKidNothing like a little kettle namecalling for the pot that is CNN.
Not only is Ann three times as smart as anyone on CNN, she also doesn't have to hide behind a stupid stage name like "A.J. Hammer", does she Mr. Goldberg?
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
Ann Coulter
January 15, 2009 - 17:23 ET by WR JonasWe need to correct a notion which has become popular. Liberals not only lack critical thinking , they also lack heart . The heart is the seat of courage and fortitude . Whats liberals do have is over reliance on emotion. They never let the truth stand in the way of emotional over reaction.
Agreed
January 15, 2009 - 17:43 ET by BO STINKS"Feelings, nothing more than feelings....."
Good gravy those people follow their feelings straight into the arms of communism. Talk about self-destruction! We could explain to them the danger/folly of (re)structuring a gov't. so that individuals' feelings rule, but they couldn't comprehend the idea!
"If your cause is just, if your principles are pure & if your conduct is prudent, you need not fear the multitude of opposing hosts."
John Witherspoon
All you need to know about
January 15, 2009 - 18:25 ET by TEAll you need to know about Lisa Bloom is that her mother is that crazy, vile, militant, hysterical feminist Gloria Allred. 'Nuff said ....
"she relishes in her
January 15, 2009 - 19:22 ET by the struggler"she relishes in her obnoxiousness"
No need to bring my ex into this
"she relishes in her
January 15, 2009 - 23:05 ET by balboa"she relishes in her obnoxiousness"
Truer words were never spoken.
Balboa outs herself
January 15, 2009 - 23:08 ET by choselife3xIn order to be pro-choice, one must first be born. Ah, the irony.
I don't even know what that
January 15, 2009 - 23:34 ET by balboaI don't even know what that means.
bal, LOL-Maybe chose thinks you fight like a girl.
January 15, 2009 - 23:38 ET by R D Helm-Jezz kidding. :-)
-Dave
“Them that’s going get on the wagon. Them that ain’t get out of the way.” -While there is still time.
[gasp]
January 15, 2009 - 23:41 ET by balboa[gasp]
I nominate choselife3x for the FOO bird of the year.
January 15, 2009 - 23:47 ET by cocodrieShe got you Bal. If the Foo Sh-ts, wear it.
Jesus Loves You
Yeah, really got me.
January 16, 2009 - 10:26 ET by balboaYeah, really got me. "Outed" me as a woman because I think Ann is obnoxious. Wow. I got zinged bad on that one.
balboa---- your chosen SN
January 15, 2009 - 23:40 ET by botgbalboa---- your chosen SN here at NB
outs----reveals to the world
herself-----what she truly is
sarcasm the trusted communication of those over 13 evidently you're feeling young tonight
;^ 0
(s'all right jer? i gots dey smilie)
“The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.” -- Chief Justice John Roberts
(s'all right jer? i gots
January 16, 2009 - 01:26 ET by Jer(s'all right jer? i gots dey smilie)
s'all right botg...but I'm keeping tabs. :-D
Jer
bal--
January 15, 2009 - 23:44 ET by misterbill---irony, irony, irony!! Come on Bal!!!
hey misterbill
January 15, 2009 - 23:46 ET by botgmay He bless you tonight
“The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.” -- Chief Justice John Roberts
botg--
January 15, 2009 - 23:51 ET by misterbillOne of the thing about getting older, (at least for me), is that I do realize on a daily basis what He has done for me. When I was younger, I took lot of things for granted.
I don't like to get into religion too much, but I occasionally have a dream where the face of Jesus, as I remember it from a painting somewhere, is tear streaked as He sees what His children are becoming.
My church has disappointed me and so have other churches, but He never has.
then again Bill
January 16, 2009 - 00:08 ET by botgHe knows, and knew before the earth was fashioned and as He spoke
Father forgive them they know not...
“The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.” -- Chief Justice John Roberts
I've said this before and
January 15, 2009 - 20:36 ET by Chris NormanI've said this before and I'll say it again: CNN uses the show "Showbiz Tonight" to dip that extra foot into the sewer and say all the nastier things that regular CNN/HLN would like to say and/or cover. This rotgut show "covered" the seamiest accusations against Sarah Palin during the campaign with a panel of smarmy personalities that no one has ever heard of. AJ Hammer is a sleazy smarmy little worm, which is especially well suited to host the slime oozing from this nightly crapfest.
The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
Is that M.C.'s little
January 15, 2009 - 21:12 ET by Roger the ShrubberIs that M.C.'s little brother?
The MSM Attack Machine is
January 15, 2009 - 21:40 ET by TN MomDouble-post! Sorry.
The MSM Attack Machine is
January 15, 2009 - 21:31 ET by TN MomThe MSM Attack Machine is going after Ann Coulter full force.
She must be writing/speaking the TRUTH!!
I purchased her new book 'Guilty' the day it was released-GREAT BOOK-tommorrow, I'll buy 2 more and give to friends!
Personal opinion--
January 15, 2009 - 23:46 ET by misterbill---they ain't got anyone half as smart as Ann. The only way they score any points is to gang up on her and she still--usually- wins--if they let her have her say.
misterb...exactly
January 16, 2009 - 00:08 ET by bigtimermisterb...exactly right...
You want to talk about obnoxious...Lisa Bloom is one of the most obnoxious people on television as far as I am concerned, she's right up there, apple didn't fall far from the tree with her, she is another one who wouldn't be anywhere air wise if it wasn't for her obnoxious leftist mother, Gloria Allred.
Let them yap away....whatever they want to declare her heart size is...one thing about all of this...her brain is taking her all the way to that bank making big deposits...laughing all the way.
"You've gone beyond the law"... Sen. Kerry~ Head of Foreign Relations Committee to Hillary at Sec.of State confirmation hearings~1-13-09
Actually, Ann's brain is three sizes too big for...
January 16, 2009 - 01:12 ET by wnaegele...these CNN pinheads.