Rep. Charles Rangel Dismisses Laura Ingraham as 'Just A Pretty Girl' on O'Reilly Factor
Appearing on Thursday's O'Reilly Factor on Fox News, Democratic Congressman Charles Rangel slammed fill-in host Laura Ingraham: "Let me say this. That Bill O'Reilly told me he had a secret weapon, I didn't know it was just a pretty girl that he would bring in." Ingraham responded: "That's very condescending, sir. A pretty girl. These are serious questions." [Audio available here]
Ingraham was questioning Rangel on whether or not President Obama's economic policies have benefitted minorities. The New York Congressman dodged such questions as he continually blamed Republicans for unemployment remaining high.
At the end of the contentious interview, Rangel apologized, sort of, for his "pretty girl" comment: "I'm sorry I said you were attractive. I withdraw that completely." Ingraham shot back: "That's alright. I was going to make a joke about the condo in the Dominican Republic. I didn't make it out of respect for you. So I appreciate your time. He [President Obama] should have taken your condo instead of gone to Martha's Vineyard."
Here is a transcript of the August 18 exchange:
8:40PM ET
(...)
INGRAHAM: Colonel Allen West was making a very provocative point indeed. A lot of people have used a lot of colorful language over the years on the left and the right. I think both have. Maxine Waters is clearly very frustrated right now with the President. She let loose on him yesterday saying, 'Look, he is not coming into any black communities.' She's coming at it from her perspective. Allen West is coming at it from his. I would ask you: Has the President's economic plans, have they panned out for minority communities especially?
RANGEL: Heck no because the Republicans made up their mind and as soon as he got elected-
INGRAHAM: Okay. Go ahead.
RANGEL: Thank you so much. You know, your questions really sound like little mini speeches.
INGRAHAM: No, maybe you don't get real questions from real people. I don't know.
RANGEL: This is your show, but what about real answers?
INGRAHAM: You had a Democratic House, a filibuster-proof Senate and the White House in Democratic hands. Okay? You had that for the first two years. Can't blame Republicans for those two years or can you?
RANGEL: We can say what the man inherited if you would permit me to say it.
INGRAHAM: Those two years you guys were fully in charge. No Republican House. Did it work out?
RANGEL: We had two wars that we shouldn't have been in.
INGRAHAM: Okay, it's Bush's fault.
RANGEL: Let me say this. That Bill O'Reilly told me he had a secret weapon, I didn't know it was just a pretty girl that he would bring in.
INGRAHAM: That's very condescending, sir. A pretty girl. These are serious questions.
RANGEL: You have asked me 50 questions.
INGRAHAM: Right.
RANGEL: I'm begging you. OK, I'm begging you.
INGRAHAM: OK, let's hear an answer. You are not answering any of the questions.
RANGEL: I'm begging you to leave all the plantation stuff and this.
INGRAHAM: We have moved beyond the plantation.
RANGEL: Leave out Johnson and the poverty program.
INGRAHAM: But that's actually a serious question.
RANGEL: And just ask me one question at a time.
INGRAHAM: I have asked four questions and you haven't answered.
(...)
INGRAHAM: Thank you, Congressman.
RANGEL: I have to quit?
INGRAHAM: I wish we had the whole hour.
RANGEL: I welcome coming back. I'm sorry I said you were attractive. I withdraw that completely.
INGRAHAM: That's alright. I was going to make a joke about the condo in the Dominican Republic. I didn't make it out of respect for you. So I appreciate your time. He [President Obama] should have taken your condo instead of gone to Martha's Vineyard. In a moment…
RANGEL: The condo actually wasn't worth that much money.
INGRAHAM: Better than Martha's Vineyard.
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She
Submitted by Bob K on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 12:24pm.
ripped that clown a new one. After not answering direct questions for the whole segment, he had nothing else he could do but make a "pretty girl" comment. One thing for certain, if he did not represent a black district he could not get elected dog catcher.
Not answering direct questions???
Submitted by seeker25801 on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 1:35pm.
What??? She didn't give him the chance to answer a question! And didn't rip him one. Wow! Hello? Reality is calling!
What the hell are you talking about.
Submitted by RESTLESS 1 on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 6:19pm.
He wouldn't answer a question. Laura was not about to let him blame the previous administration over and over again to avoid answering real questions.
So how about you, can you answer why the democrats could not or would not pass a budget for over two years while in complete control of the House, the Senate, and the Presidency??? Care to take that one on?
You're right, reality is calling, and that reality is that YOUR president is sniveling little pissant with no balls whatsoever. He is incompetent and dumb as a stump.
It amazes me that you people believe so strongly that a community organizer knows all there is to know about the insurance industry, knows how to run an auto manufacturer, is an expert in oil drilling, or can run a country. You are as pathetic as your president.
Huh.
Submitted by RESTLESS 1 on Sun, 08/21/2011 - 5:02am.
Didn't think so.
Poor Charlie
Submitted by northone on Sun, 08/21/2011 - 4:07pm.
He really stepped into it. He refused to answer her questions, doing his usual best schtick of pontificating about nothing. She called him on it. He got condescending. He received a Laura smack-down. A beautiful thing to see.
lol
Submitted by kata on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 12:26pm.
He would have been safer sticking his arm in a fan blade.
Because I am a masochist I watched all 9 min of this interview on YT. She asks him if liberalism is working for the black community and he almost exhales the reply "I swear I wish I knew". He also feigned ignorance at Mr. West's plantation analogy playing it off as if it were literally a discussion about Harriet Tubman. He's a deliberately disconnected idiot. The eyeroll at 1:29 of this vid says it all. He's not listening and he doesn't care.
Poor interview
Submitted by StarAZ on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 12:31pm.
I like Laura but this was not her finest hour--and needless to say, Sharpton came off as unresponsive and patronizing. Whatever. They didn't really have anything to discuss---this plantation verbiage has been around forever...
I agree
Submitted by kata on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 12:36pm.
she was very confrontational and honestly from looking at her closed shoulder stance I think she was actually holding back.
What?
Submitted by therese on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 1:25pm.
How can you say that this wasn't Laura's finest hour when you think she was talking to Sharpton? Seems you were not paying attention at all.
Therese
Submitted by Jerry Mack on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 1:57pm.
Posters such as Starz never read the articles or watch the shows. They just pick out a posting and reply to it.
Stick To The Point
Submitted by rammingspeed on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 2:17pm.
Response to StarAZ: The only point being considered here is Sharpton's offensive remark. Not Laura Ingraham's response, nor anything else about the interview.
I know it's early here in
Submitted by killa37 on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 2:58pm.
I know it's early here in Hawaii, and I'm still having my coffee, but I'm confused............I've looked all over this article, and I can't find Sharpton............what am I missing???
Laura took him to woodshed
Submitted by Ben Blankenship on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 7:47pm.
I shouldn't have been surprised, but Laura did her customary sharp interview and Rangel blustered. She took him to the woodshed, if that isn't racist by definition.
Ugh...Did you actually watch??
Submitted by northone on Sun, 08/21/2011 - 4:09pm.
She was interviewing Charles Rangel, not Al Sharpton. Nice to see you're on top of things in your criticism of Ingraham.
The whole interiew is even better!
Submitted by motherbelt on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 1:01pm.
Weasel Zippers' headline says it all:
Laura Ingraham Eats Charlie Rangel's Lunch
9 minutes of torture for Rangel. In a whole hour, he would have shot himself before it ended!
"He doesn't come from..."
Submitted by CobraMan on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 1:29pm.
That entire interview is very interesting. I especially liked the part when Rangel claimed that West "doesn't come from a political party that can ridicule things like plantations," as if only the Democrats can do that. Hay, Rangel, just when did the democrats retain the copy rights to things like the mention of Harriet Tubman or plantations? You don't own the Blacks, you know.
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
Or Anwar al-Awlaki.
Amateur Night at the Apollo.
Submitted by SickofLibs on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 1:17pm.
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Speaking of Martha's Vineyard...
Submitted by Rackie on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 1:25pm.
...why do we observe July 18, 1969?
Rangel was indeed
Submitted by Newsbusterbrown on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 1:50pm.
Rangel was indeed condescending, but I still have to agree with him about Laura being pretty.
“There are no easy answers, but there are simple answers. We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right.” - Ronald Reagan (1964 Republican Convention)
True story............but he
Submitted by killa37 on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 3:00pm.
True story............but he could have said she's a 'pretty SMART girl'............I never watch O'Reilly unless Ingraham is guest hosting.
Rangel's reputed charm backfires
Submitted by Galvanic on Sun, 08/21/2011 - 11:33am.
Charlie Rangel is reportedly very popular on the Hill, even among those who strongly disagree with him. He's developed a cordial demeanor even with opponents, and as we've seen on many programs, he successfully deflects many questions with his charm.
Every once in awhile, it backfires on him, as it did in this interview. He was visibly irritated by the line of questioning, and when he realized that he was slipping, he fell back on his signature tactic: turning on his old fashioned charm to disarm the interviewer by flattering her, not realizing that he came off as condescending and sexist. He was trying to reestablish "I'm the wise old Congressman; shut up and listen," but he sounded like an old man who can't deal with professional women.
So Chuck(les), you're a tax-dodge and a sexist?
Submitted by drsamherman on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 1:54pm.
We already know that you are an unprincipled partisan hack, but now we can add a few more descriptors to your despicable profile.
?
Submitted by rammingspeed on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 2:15pm.
It looked to me like Rangel was trying to make a joke, that maybe he and Ms. Ingraham know each other personally and talk snarky to each other off air, and he overstepped his bounds. He's a clod and a total boor, make no mistake, but it seemed like there might have been a bit more from behind the scenes. Maybe that's just me over analyzing. But of course the point is he opened himself wide for criticism simply by being himself - as usual.
Wrangle is a typical
Submitted by killa37 on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 3:04pm.
Wrangle is a typical out-of-touch, smarmy, arrogant Washington politician - I don't care what color he is. He's also quite a racist, judging from comments I've heard from him over time.
And I thought it was pretty telling when he made the remark about his Dominican Republic condo not being worth 'as much money' as Barama's Martha's Vineyard vacation................even a tax-cheat who writes IRS law can't afford to scam as much money for his personal gain during his career as Boy Barry can spend on ONE of his vacations!!!
I hate when I see republicans
Submitted by honeygirl on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 3:16pm.
I hate when I see republicans get treated this way when interviewed by the leftist media, and Laura sounded just like Chris Matthews. Let the man answer by not answering than keep at him without interrupting. It's just rude.
There is a HUGE difference
Submitted by Scuba Dude on Sun, 08/21/2011 - 12:11pm.
There is a HUGE difference between Tingles and Laura. honeygirl when Matthews does not let a republican/conservative answer a question it is because he does not want the truth to be heard.
Laura on the other hand could not let the lies that racist Rangel was trying to spread to continue.
She was doing the job others in the MSM have willingly given up.
How come
Submitted by bobbys on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 6:28pm.
How come our Conservative woman have more brass then our menfolk?
Stop it already!
Submitted by Model850 on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 7:10pm.
I know the MSNBC's of the world will continue to book Rangel but I wish FOX would stop legitimizing this sorry criminal.
He belongs in a jail cell somewhere, not constantly popping up on TV to pontificate like he's some respectable member of Congress. Cavuto, Napolitano, O'Reilly, et. al., STOP inviting this miserable miscreant to appear. His presence cheapens your programs.
Weasel
Submitted by catnamedjake on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 8:46pm.
A cornered weasel to be exact. That's what Rangel sounded like. Did he really think being so defensive and insulting was going to rattle Laura? Maybe he is just feeling the effects of age and being in politics too long. He needs a rest. The old *yawn* misogynist act isn't working.
Those Feisty Fox Chicas...Love Them!!
Submitted by gruyere cheese on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 9:19pm.
They are good looking and smart too...it drives the liberal media and their underlings crazy!
I get tired.........
Submitted by GregE on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 11:02pm.
.........of interviews where a full half of the allotted time is spent with one bitchin' about "are you going to let me answer the question?" and the other continually explaining the question. Takes 5-6 minutes of a 10 minute segment before any substantive dialog happens. I'm sure this is by design to kill time, but it's stupid and gets old.
Politcians practice the art of filibustering
Submitted by TheHistorian on Sun, 08/21/2011 - 10:31am.
If politicians come off from these interviews that give them face time and haven't answered a hard question, that is a badge of honor for them. After all, listen to any Obama speech and then tell me what he really said. The messageless speech is their gift to their voters.
Dennis Prager
I DVR O'Reilly and Hannity, but fast forward liberals and...
Submitted by jawebster1 on Sun, 08/21/2011 - 1:21am.
commercials. There is one thing that I respectfully ask of Fox cameramen and women and that is to keep the camera on the liberal's lips when he or she is talking.
Sometimes, I unfortunately pick up some of what the liberal says when film clips or camera shots other than the liberals' lips are shown and the liberals are still yacking (or yakking) away in the background.
This also happens when liberals, as they are wont to do, talk over conservatives. It spoils my enjoyment of the program when that happens.
One of the typical comments
Submitted by Bob K on Sun, 08/21/2011 - 10:09am.
I read at a leftist website was "How can anyone watch an interview like this and still think that Fox News is unbiased?"
Uh, because that show is commentary, and not a news show.
It WAS unbiased
Submitted by TheHistorian on Sun, 08/21/2011 - 10:27am.
Rangel was allowed to beat himself over the head with his own stupidity. Laura Ingraham did not treat him badly, but responded measure for measure.
Who in the MSM is asking what the Democrats accomplished for the American people in their two years of absolute rule? Nobody that I can hear. So, to liberals who think this was biased, until the MSM asks Obama tough questions and makes him answer or give them one of his tirades, this will have to substitute for unbiased.
Ever heard Heraldo, Colmes, or Juan Williams? They sure get out the opposite viewpoint, and THEY are on Fox also.
Dennis Prager
Just wondering...
Submitted by m4ster chief on Sun, 08/21/2011 - 2:11pm.
Your quote: "Uh, because that show is commentary, and not a news show."
Bob, I hope you posted your answer on the lib website.
I just watched the entire interview
Submitted by hayate1 on Sun, 08/21/2011 - 7:23pm.
and it was disgraceful the way a so-called news commentator/journalist nakedly and shamelessly peppers this guy with so many questions from all over the map and never gives him a chance to talk. She cut him off every time saying he isn't' answering the questions. Well, of course, bc she would.nt let him! Not to mention the questions were complex and for any kind of meaningful reply time was needed. Furthermore, the total and complete disregard for objectivity in her comments was stunning. Stunning mostly bc people think that this is news or factual information.
"Facts are not decided by how many people believe them. Truth is not determined by how loudly it is shouted."
Seriously
Submitted by bkeyser on Sun, 08/21/2011 - 7:34pm.
broken record. A clock is less predictable than you.
Yeah, you're so right.
Submitted by UpNorth on Sun, 08/21/2011 - 8:36pm.
The following is so "complex", it certainly would require "time", "Those two years you guys were fully in charge. No Republican House. Did it work out?" Yep, that's certainly a complex question, requiring a lot of time to frame the DNC approved reply, right?
"the total and complete disregard for objectivity in her comments was stunning. Stunning mostly bc people think that this is news or factual information". I take it that your sportsbar doesn't have a channel tuned to any of the alphabet networks when it's time for the news, right?
And not to be demeaning, but...
Submitted by northone on Sun, 08/21/2011 - 8:25pm.
Conservative women are also the best-looking.
Laura Ingraham
Michelle Bachman
Sarah Palin
Monica Crowley
Ann Coulter
All very pretty - all are, in fact, hot!
Now, on the other side:
Maxine Waters
Hillary Clinton
Rachel Madow
Ugh...not so much!
You left out that beautiful
Submitted by killa37 on Sun, 08/21/2011 - 9:59pm.
You left out that beautiful chocolate M&M - Michelle Malkin, as well as the REAL BOMB - Megyn Kelly.......and I've seen a whole lot of others.
Of course, you also left out Whoopsie Goldbrick and her other lovely harpies - although the one semi-conservative gal in their show is pretty nice looking.
Hullo!
Submitted by Blonde on Sun, 08/21/2011 - 10:01pm.
You missed the Wrathful Bru and her pal, the Blonde Gator.
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Ummmmmmmmm...........sorry,
Submitted by killa37 on Sun, 08/21/2011 - 11:44pm.
Ummmmmmmmm...........sorry, girls!!! And let's not forget the long-lost, lovely and gracious miss911ninja - whereever she may be!!!
The left does have: Kirsten
Submitted by CM on Sun, 08/21/2011 - 10:04pm.
The left does have:
Kirsten Powers
Alicia Menendez
Kimberly Guilfoyle
Caroline Heldman