When one of Tucker Carlson's guests this evening ventured into the racial minefield that our political landscape has become, the show host chose not to join him on the perilous journey . . . .
Carlson began a segment by reading the recent statement by Michelle Obama displayed here.
View video here.
TUCKER CARLSON: I cannot resist putting up on the screen a brand-new quote from Michelle Obama which I think is interesting for a bunch of different reasons. This is apparently in a speech to a predominantly black audience, she said this, recently, quote: "We had a miraculous victory in Iowa . . ain't no black people in Iowa. Something big, something new is happening. Let's build the future we all know is possible. Let's show our kids that America is ready for Barack Obama right now."
After Tucker suggested that, rather than blacks, Obama's core constituency consists of younger white liberals, and Dem strategist Peter Fenn made an appeal to soften the general tone, online columnist Bob Franken, something of a provocateur, weighed in.
CARLSON: The more we talk about race in relation to this presidential election, the more it hurts Obama, and I think a lot people --BOB FRANKEN: That could be Tucker --
CARLSON: I think that's right.
FRANKEN: Yeah, but when you have this Harvard [law school] graduate [and Princeton undergrad alum] using an expression like "ain't no," I've got to question the sincerity of it a little bit. I think she might be accused of pandering just a tiny bit.
CARLSON: Well, there are many layers here that we don't have the time, or maybe the bravery, to delve into, but I want to get to Newt Gingrich . . .
Interesting. When Hillary affected a southern accent speaking in black church in Selma a few months back, she was roundly criticized. Now granted, Tucker was dealing with the implacable clock, but did he speak the truth in acknowledging a lack of bravery in the matter?
—Mark Finkelstein is a NewsBusters contributing editor and host of Right Angle. Contact him at mark@gunhill.net.
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Pandering? Of course!
January 14, 2008 - 21:09 ET by motherbeltPandering? Of course! Well, at least she didn't say "THEY ain't no black people in Iowa!"
It's OK when someone black "talks down" to a black audience???
FRANKEN: Yeah, but when you
January 14, 2008 - 21:10 ET by MidAmericaFRANKEN: Yeah, but when you have this Harvard [law school] graduate [and Princeton undergrad alum] using an expression like "ain't no," I've got to question the sincerity of it a little bit. I think she might be accused of pandering just a tiny bit.
That's funny. The black couple has to mimic 'black talk' to appear as one of them.
Maybe our repub boys can can thrust a fist into the air and yell "Yeeehaw!....Let's Git-R-Done!!
I wonder how Mrs. Obama
January 14, 2008 - 21:20 ET by drillanwrI wonder how Mrs. Obama would feel if Bill Clinton said, "You know ... That boy, Obama, is really giving Hillary a run for the money ... Heh! <bites bottom lip>"
well
January 14, 2008 - 21:22 ET by bigpapaI'm a middle age white male and I'm almost offended by that...
Of course I'm beyond being offended by what most people pee their collective panties about.. but that's another bitch..
Pitiful,, just pitiful...
Miz Scarlette,
January 14, 2008 - 21:33 ET by BlondeMiz Scarlette....don't know nuthin' 'bout birthin' no babies.
This election is truly the theatre of the absurd.
MB....pass the duct tape, kindly.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Here you go, Blonde...
January 14, 2008 - 21:38 ET by motherbeltGlad to share! LOL!
Thanks, mb
January 14, 2008 - 21:49 ET by BlondeWhat are friends for?
Pass the duct tape.....no prob! LOL.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Miracle? I think not
January 14, 2008 - 22:05 ET by nkviking75It's only a miracle that Obama won Iowa if you accept what Michelle Obama implies: Namely, that Iowa is a state full of white bigots who somehow rose above our ignorance and voted for a black guy.
For all the grief we get from these bozos, I can't figure out why my state is so hot for the "honor" of going first every four years.
When you put the clowns in charge, don't be surprised when a circus breaks out.
if you've ever gone to those
January 14, 2008 - 22:18 ET by bigpapasites where they post freely,,,
everyone seems to want to post "first"... maybe it's the same mentality...????
Money (that's what they want)
January 14, 2008 - 22:21 ET by nkviking75Part of it is definitely money, what with campaign staffers, media hordes, advertising, etc. Although campaigns are notoriously bad about paying their bills on time.
When you put the clowns in charge, don't be surprised when a circus breaks out.
Iowans. Hmmphh
January 14, 2008 - 22:48 ET by RESTLESS 1You people of Iowa should be ashamed of yourselves, what with you being so White and all. Don't you people have any manners? </SARC>
Seriously, is Michelle TRYING to cost Obama the nomination? Maybe, she is a closet clintonite?
Nothing "magical" about
January 14, 2008 - 23:43 ET by stratmanNothing "magical" about Michelle.
Killing them with kindness isn't working. Time to get scrappy with the Donkeys.
"Well we movin' on up,
January 15, 2008 - 00:15 ET by Blazer"Well we movin' on up, to da East side, to a dee-lux apah'tment in da' skah-hi-hi !"
-Barrack and Weezy Obama
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
Harvard
January 15, 2008 - 00:56 ET by iveseenitallRegarding B.O. How and why did a guy who admittedly was not on the straight and narrow in high school get into Harvard? Just asking. Hmmm ... Nonetheless, his wife's all class--kinda reminds one of Laura Bush, don't ya' think?
NEVER,NEVER trust a "liberal"