Update #2 (16:15 EDT): Greg Hengler of Townhall.com has video of the interview mentioned in my first update. He notes that while Brewer is hot under the collar, the student she talked to didn't seem to care that Obama was not receiving an honorary degree tonight.
Update (14:45 EDT): A few minutes ago Brewer pressed an ASU student for his thoughts on Obama not receiving an honorary doctorate. As usual, she was quite irate at the perceived snub.
MSNBC's Contessa Brewer is bound and determined to maintain a grudge on behalf of President Obama against a university at which he's honored to give the Class of 2009 commencement speech this evening.
Today, via her Twitter account, Brewer picked up on her televised rant from early April [video below page break] about how Arizona State University is neglecting to give President Obama an honorary degree when he delivers the commencement speech there this evening:
Tonight the Pres. gives commencement speech at ASU. I'm still shocked ASU won't give him an honorary degree. Seems rude & illogical.
As NewsBusters contributor Jeff Poor noted on April 10:
Story Continues Below Ad ↓It's not often during midday cable news broadcasting you get to see raw emotion from one or two of the hosts. However, when President Barack Obama gets snubbed, there are exceptions to the rule.
On MSNBC on April 10, co-hosts Contessa Brewer and Carlos Watson put their disapproval on display for viewers to see while reporting a decision by Arizona State University not to award Obama an honorary degree for speaking at the school's commencement next month
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"I mean - honestly, it's not like the president really particularly cares about getting an honorary degree from ASU," Brewer said, with a condescending tone. "However - he's a Harvard-educated, Ivy League man. But that aside, every university that I know of, when they invite a commencement speaker, they give an honorary degree. It's almost like it's a reward for saying yes."
—Ken Shepherd is Managing Editor of NewsBusters
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They don't give these to politicians
May 13, 2009 - 11:24 ET by StarAZThey said they would not--and stuck to it. However, they are telling people to come hours early--this is ARIZONA, people...hot here...heard of it? One woman wrote the paper and said her elderly dad could not come now--to this "campaign event."
Someone may die in the sun waiting for the one
May 13, 2009 - 12:58 ET by Daniel BakerSecurity Checkpoints and waiting hours to here his speech in the direct sunlight
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Liberal judges are the high priests of redefined marriage. Good men want freedom, Evil men want license
Well, I can see the political exemption.
May 13, 2009 - 14:12 ET by Willis_Leon_JohnsonBut how, in any sense of fairness can they justify denying the honorarium to a teleprompter?
I see a lawsuit in the making because there are very few sentient teleprompters and this is obviously discrimination.
SOMEBODY CALL THE ACLU QUICK!!!
http://gjresult.com
Actually, Arizona State gave
May 13, 2009 - 18:41 ET by balboaActually, Arizona State gave an honorary degree to former Canadian PM Kim Campbell.
No AA Plan?
May 13, 2009 - 11:30 ET by slickwillie2001I guess we need an affirmative action plan for the awarding of honorary degrees as well. Someone get on that...
Maybe Congress.....
May 13, 2009 - 12:01 ET by Blondecan take that one on, once they figure out a BCS playoff system.
But I think they'll probably try to tax honorary degrees somehow....wait, only for Republicans, the honorary democrat degrees are free, subsidized by the taxpayer.
I hope he fails, too.
Well why doesn't every
May 13, 2009 - 11:40 ET by TexasteacherWell why doesn't every college/university in the nation grant him an honorary degree? Then we'll move on to naming churches after him and naming all of our children after him. Hell, let's just change the name of the country to obama-land!
obama's notion of bi-partisanship is telling conservatives to shut up and do what he wants.
There's a Barack Obama Blvd.
May 13, 2009 - 11:51 ET by SickofLibsThere's a Barack Obama Blvd. coming to your town soon.
SoL
May 13, 2009 - 12:02 ET by BlondeAnd how many cans of spray paint have you laid in?
I hope he fails, too.
LOL!
May 13, 2009 - 12:18 ET by SickofLibsNext town over has MLK street signs, but they insisted on fully spelling it out:
DR. REV. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD
The signs are twice as wide as a normal street sign, and as such they stick out so far they are constantly getting hit by trucks.
Re MLK
May 13, 2009 - 12:35 ET by slickwillie2001Who was that black comedian that said, if you are in a city and you want to find the hookers, just see if they have a street downtown named after MLK? Sad but true, the MLK Boulevards are generally in the worst part of the rundown inner cities. Don't know which came first.
Where I live, MLK Blvd. is
May 13, 2009 - 13:14 ET by mattmWhere I live, MLK Blvd. is where the state capitol building is, so I guess you're right.
I think they should give Obeyme an honorary degree in Sophistry.
That is SO Perfect, SoL
May 13, 2009 - 12:40 ET by BlondePRESIDENT BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA THE OINTED ONE
His roadsign knocked down on a daily basis, hit by a truck. If only we could dispose of his socialist agenda so easily.
I hope he fails, too.
SickofL, Some shoveling needs to be done first. Hawaii is first
May 13, 2009 - 12:03 ET by upcountrywaterin line for highway improvements,jpg
Reagan VS 0bama
oofa!
May 13, 2009 - 12:12 ET by SickofLibsDid they have to go with the dismembered thieve's hands as part of the symbology, too?
I like it.
May 13, 2009 - 14:13 ET by Willis_Leon_JohnsonAbomination of the United States.
Has a nice ring doesn't it?
oh, I misspelled obmination.... sorry folks.
http://gjresult.com
Boo frickin hoo
May 13, 2009 - 11:44 ET by SickofLibsASU is naming a permanent scholarship (actual multiple scholarships) after Obama.
What other POTUS received that honor from a college after only a few months in office?
Harvard educated. Transcript, please?
Does he need one?
May 13, 2009 - 11:51 ET by CobraManWhy would Obama want an "honorary" doctorate? He already HAS a college degree! That's like bestowing an 'honorary" high school diploma to an Honor Roll graduate. That doesn't make much sense to me, but, then again, I never attended college.
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States.
The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus.
The US Supreme Court
I wonder
May 13, 2009 - 11:59 ET by CobraManI wonder if Brewer, and others like her, are actually aware what an "Honorary Doctorate" really is? Hay, Brewer, that "degree" is actually a PRESTIGE AWARD! Some much for Obama representing the "common" American. He's now been elevated to an Elitist position, one of prestige and privilege. He's become American Royalty! At least in the eyes of Brewer anyways.
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States.
The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus.
The US Supreme Court
media female lapdog
May 13, 2009 - 12:04 ET by gordonBrewer has the IQ of a baked potato. I'm surprised she can even spell the word illogical. If, as she says, he doesn't care about the degree, why is she so bent out of shape about it? "Better to keep your mouth closed and be thought a fool than to open it and remove all doubt"
Liberalism is nothing but aimless contrarianism in the raw pursuit of power.
Baked potato?
May 13, 2009 - 12:22 ET by StarAZYou are too kind.
How so?
May 13, 2009 - 14:16 ET by Willis_Leon_JohnsonA baked potato is smart enough to keep it's mouth shut when it's on TV.
When was the last time you saw a potato, baked or otherwise make a fool of its self?
http://gjresult.com
other spuds on tv
May 13, 2009 - 15:40 ET by gordonYou may be forgiven for blocking out the decade of the 80's. http://www.youtube.c...
No degree for Bammi Baby
May 13, 2009 - 12:05 ET by merlin61These people make me sick with their fawning.
Since when is he to be awarded something every
time he appears somewhere. In my book, he
doesn't deserve anything more than he gets in
his adulation from the MSM. His day is going
to come when the MSM finds out and realizes what
a failure he is.
Racism
May 13, 2009 - 12:12 ET by sevenPeople especially need to throw doctorates at Harvard or Ivy league grads.
She is justified in her outrage....
May 13, 2009 - 13:03 ET by motherbeltHow DARE they not honor him!!!!!
Oh, Contessa, and if it's a custom, it's not an honor, is it?
They might say "Wow, that sucks!" But at least they'll say "Wow!" -Duff Goldman, the Ace of Cakes
Want to join the "Rude and
May 13, 2009 - 12:31 ET by jdhawkWant to join the "Rude and Illogical?" Go to this web site and sign up for Tea Party 2.0: http://www.thegopcomeback.com/freedom.
To steal a line
May 13, 2009 - 12:48 ET by CobraManTo steal a line from the TV show Frasier: Contessa Brewer is "Awwk, Cute, but stupid!"
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States.
The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus.
The US Supreme Court
You don't say
May 13, 2009 - 12:57 ET by Six String SpiffThe MSM is upset that we haven't suspended all elections until Obama passes away. They won't be satisfied until he is 'recognized' for what they think he is. He is a DANGEROUS and NAIVE individual with acknowledged ties to terrorists, and people like Rev. Wright. I'm so sick of the media slobbering all over him and his 'transformational' aura ahhhhhhhh. Please.
Him and that angry black wife of his. "our souls are broken..."
No sweet heart, your head is broken. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to get to my job that the Obamas can't wait to cut so I can be just as successful as some unemployed fat ass cramming Doritos and Pepsi on the couch faster than a college student on exam day. Joy
Islamic Religious Services Will Be Held at the Firing Range At 0800 Daily.
Good ol' msnbc good little
May 13, 2009 - 13:12 ET by bigtimerGood ol' msnbc good little Brownie made more cutting/insinuations remarks this morning with some guest she had on..it was past pathetic, she cannot help herself...
Imus was right about her long ago when she first started out there at msnbc, he had to have her on early in the mornings, at first I kinda felt sorry for her, since then that long disappeared...
Plus her remarks about talking to her grandmother last night about Miss Calif. and gay marriage...her grandmother said she agreed with Prajeen...Contessa said yes but how does that hurt you grandma, Contessa said grandma said I was right.
Grandma probably just wanted her to shut-up and move on. ;-)
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Contessa!
May 13, 2009 - 13:47 ET by blazermaniacLike anyone with a clue would want to read a blog from a PMSNBC anchorette.
bm... LOL...you got that
May 13, 2009 - 13:49 ET by bigtimerbm...
LOL...you got that right!
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
An Honorary Degree?
May 13, 2009 - 14:37 ET by BourbeauAnother American gesture that is way overblown in importance, and totally unnecessary. Exactly what does anyone do with an honorary degree, which the morons in our universities give to their commencement speakers, who deliver speeches written by someone else? Who the hell cares; and too bad Notre Dame wasn't smart enought to stand up for it's values as a Catholic University. Do you think Yeshiva University would have invited a Nazi to hear his views of the world and award an honorary degree. Don't hold your breath. Good for AU and Brewer needs to sit on some ice cubes and cool down.
ASU Honorarium
May 13, 2009 - 15:12 ET by Horizon3<blockquote>"I mean - honestly, it's not like the president really particularly
cares about getting an honorary degree from ASU," Brewer said, with a
condescending tone. "However - he's a Harvard-educated, Ivy League man.
But that aside, every university that I know of, when they invite a
commencement speaker, they give an honorary degree. It's almost like
it's a reward for saying yes."</blockquote>
If you assume he doesn't care, Why are you so bent out of shape over it?
As to a Harvard degree or any degree for that matter, "Show me the papers!"
And the Obamas should count their blessings that they were invited to ASU at all, the vast proportion of the student body does not want them here. However it has presented the folks in Phoenix with a wonderful opportunity to have a Tea Party protest, and they will be there in force.
When Government Fears the People, There is Liberty .... When People Fear the Government, There is Tyranny .... Thomas Jefferson
He's the PRESIDENT ! Why
May 14, 2009 - 08:31 ET by rowdygirlHe's the PRESIDENT ! Why does he need an honorary degree? So he can get a new job in 4 years?
I'm sure he won't have to worry about his income for the rest of his life, so what's the big deal? Especially considering an honorary degree essentially means nothing..