White House Press Secretary Tony Snow is leaving his post on September 14, to be replaced full-time by deputy Dana Perino, who filled in earlier this year for Snow when he underwent chemotherapy treatment.
As NewsBusters has recorded, Snow has tangled with biased journalists in his role as the White House's chief spokesman. Perhaps one of the most memorable was an episode in June 2007 reported by NewsBusters contributor Justin McCarthy:
On the June 12 "Early Show," anchor Harry Smith again pounded Tony Snow, and Tony Snow again responded with a reprimand. Smith, who recently offered a puffy interview of Al Gore, continued his harsh interrogation of the White House press secretary. When discussing the G-8 summit, Snow asserted that Bush has "taken the lead" on initiatives such as climate change. Smith interrupted Snow like wise.
SMITH: I think that's following on climate change. He's following on climate change.
SNOW: No, no I don't think so --
SMITH: These other countries are setting the table for this, for years. The president is late to this table. You can't flip that around --
Snow, who previously accused Smith of sounding "like a partisan" hit the CBS anchor right back.
SNOW: No, Harry, you can't have your own facts. We got a better record than the rest of the world. We have more --
SMITH: And he should have better record than we already have and you know that –
For more, including links to video of that exchange, click here.
—Ken Shepherd is Managing Editor of NewsBusters















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August 31, 2007 - 15:38 ET by allanfA shining example of how to handle the press. To bad his health is not good. I wonder if Tom Delay is available?
My favorite Tony Snow moment.
August 31, 2007 - 15:55 ET by David GerstmanRemember Tony Snow vs. Helen Thomas?
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August 31, 2007 - 16:01 ET by third eyeIm looking forward to seeing more of Dana Perino...I think she's rather feisty actually.
True conservative
August 31, 2007 - 16:04 ET by JDWI wrote him when he was in the hospital and much to my surprise he responded.
JDW
CFR: Chung, Riady, Hsia, Trie, Huang, Hsu, Paw... Who's looking?
Tony Snow
August 31, 2007 - 16:57 ET by Emma GrumpI also wrote him when he was hospitalized, and not too long ago, got a reply from him. The man is such a class act, and he will truly be missed. My genuine best wishes go out to him and his family.
Emma, I got a response as
September 1, 2007 - 10:02 ET by msh1973Emma,
I got a response as well...Tony Snow is a very honorable man, I pray the very best for him and his family.
Gonna miss Snow that is for
August 31, 2007 - 16:09 ET by bigtimerGonna miss Snow that is for sure...
Could not be a better replacement than Perino though.
I will love it!
Press Corp won't...
Helen knows that full well....heheheee....
I wish Tony Snow all the
August 31, 2007 - 17:07 ET by Clear thinkerI wish Tony Snow all the best...
Tony probably is thinking he's living on borrowed time, so he wants a chance to make some good money before he leaves us permanently. He wants to make sure his family will be taken care of and this is what a good husband and father would do.
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Ct... That is exactly
August 31, 2007 - 17:14 ET by bigtimerCt...
That is exactly what I think he is doing too.
A good man is putting it mildly.
God Bless him.
Tony Snow
August 31, 2007 - 17:10 ET by CellaYes, Tony does answer emails. It is astonishing.
Well done, Tony.
Some People Don't Like Tony
August 31, 2007 - 18:26 ET by Del DolemonteCheck out the Huffington Post comments-these people are absolutely sick.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/comments/2007/08/31/62655
Sick is a nice
August 31, 2007 - 18:36 ET by bigtimerSick is a nice word....
Evil filthy little creatures...with no life and a hateful agenda.
BloggingBitch is a perfect example of the leftists.
No brains or heart....
Soulless.
Wow.... Why would we even
August 31, 2007 - 21:59 ET by KhyrisWow....
Why would we even bother attempting to have a sincere concientious debate with people like that? Ugh.. figures that it would be the "right" thing to do. But we're good at dealing with such painful truths right?
Odd though...
After six pages of "Liar liar liar liar liar liar liar" ... what was conspicuously missing was even a single lie Snow was alleged to have told.
Could it be that when those kinds of sub-humans find something with which they disagree, they calously dismiss it as having to be a lie rather than face a painful truth themselves? No, I'm sure that never happens....