Message to Scott McClellan: when your guy's gaffe merits a screaming headline at Drudge [see after the jump] about how he's had to apologize for what he said, he's messed up. Big time. But that didn't stop Pres. Bush's former press secretary—turned Soros-paid scrivener—from going on TV and proclaiming that Obama turned in a flawless performance in his debut presser today as president-elect.
McClellan appeared on MSNBC's "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue," David Gregory's post-election vehicle taking the place of "Race for the White House." In an odd bit of balance, McClellan, who endorsed Obama, was on with former Clinton press secretary Joe Lockhart. Mika Brzezinski guest-hosted for Gregory. Lockhart went first, and predictably proclaimed that Obama "made no mistakes" in his press conference today. No prize for candor, but what do you expect? Then it was McClellan's turn, and he went into parrot paradigm [with no offense to the baby red-front macaw I'm bringing home tomorrow].
Readers will recall that during the press conference, Obama made a heartless joke at Nancy Reagan's expense that within hours had him calling the former First Lady to apologize. That didn't stop the sycophant from asserting that Obama had turned in a mistake-free performance.
SCOTT MCCLELLAN: I agree with Joe: that there are no mistakes, and he came across as reassuring and he was very deliberate and thoughtful and pragmatic, which is something that he has shown throughout the campaign as well.
Let's see. Obama makes a joke at the expense of the 87-year old widow—recently released from the hospital with a broken hip—of a beloved former president. Shortly thereafter, Obama is forced to apologize, and is getting pounded at a highly-influential web site. Yet McClellan sees no mistake. What do we deduce?
—Mark Finkelstein is a NewsBusters contributing editor and host of Right Angle. Contact him at mark@gunhill.net.
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Scott,
November 7, 2008 - 22:42 ET by NorthCoasterScott,
I didn't hear your response when you mumbled under your breath. Do you have something you want to share with everyone else in the room?
Didn't These Very Same Networks Accuse Him Of Lying
November 7, 2008 - 22:54 ET by PamWasn't Scott a liar when it suited the MSM?
Obama made no Mistakes
November 7, 2008 - 22:43 ET by Lame CherryTake the traitor at his word, Mr. Finkelstein.
McClellan has now made it public that Barack Obama deliberately meant to savage a woman recovering from a broken bone in a life threatening condition.
Barack Obama deliberately meant to term people of mixed race as mongrels (mutts) in the same phrases coming out of Nazi Germany.
As Obama made no mistakes, this is what liberals led by Mr. Obama believe.
The Obamerica begins.
agtG
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um okay...?
November 7, 2008 - 22:51 ET by candanceAnd we should care about Scott McLelllan's opinion because?
I'm a typical white person.
Candance
November 7, 2008 - 22:56 ET by Free StinkerAnd we should care about Scott McLelllan's opinion because?
Exactly.
A non-entity goes on TV to praise Obama.
/Sarcasm On Wow, that took a lot of courage. /Sarcasm Off
"Gov. Palin has been subjected to one of the most massive and dishonest pile-on smear attacks in the history of liberal media." -- Lowell Ponte
hey free
November 7, 2008 - 23:00 ET by candanceHaven't seen you around here lately. Hope everything is okay.
I'm a typical white person.
CHAT
November 7, 2008 - 23:09 ET by Free StinkerTook a few days off so I wouldn't have to think (much) about how the MSM, the Chicago Political Machine, the effects of CRA, illegal foreign donations, stupid voters, our current RINO-in-Chief and McRINO's own idiot staff combined to help elect a Marxist.
Is it too early for a commiseration Chat ?
"Gov. Palin has been subjected to one of the most massive and dishonest pile-on smear attacks in the history of liberal media." -- Lowell Ponte
candance
November 7, 2008 - 22:59 ET by porpoiseboyhoooeee! i could not have said that better. scott mclellan is a creep of the highest order. i have to admit i was not all that aware of him b4 his benedictarnoldness except i know i had seen and heard him b4. he is a traitor of the highest degree, but to be fair he is not much lower than dick morris. anyone who would savage those who's sides they defended in the past and who's teats they nursed from should always be looked on with skepticism. with morris, since i am on the "right side", it is harder to criticize, gut with where he came from, maybe it would have been better had he faded into the sunset if he wasn't just an opportunist.
Ecclesiastes 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left.
mcclellan is totally coming across as someone with ...
November 7, 2008 - 23:00 ET by pmohbucka severe case of sour grapes ... he served as a pincushion for the media which got his panties in a wad ... then he sees tony snow make mincemeat out of the same media people which further reduces his self-esteem.
in his get-even mode he writes a book that pretty much fizzles out
now, in his desperate attempt to actually be someone of importance, he joins the left full-time ... even to the point of defending obama's insensitive and classless gaffe today (do you think mccain making a joke about obama's grandmothers demise would be tolerated?)
mcclellan is pathetic, pudgy little pup desperately trying to find his purpose in life ... what a joke
Maybe McClellan is bucking
November 7, 2008 - 23:18 ET by dscottMaybe McClellan is bucking for the spot of press secretary. He could be seeking "rehabilitation" in the eyes of the MSM. Besides, being a press secretary in an Obama Administration will be a cake walk with the MSM in love with Obama and write glowingly of him so he will grace them with his presence. We know there are two TV stations on his no interview list.
Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, starving the poor one gallon of ethanol at a time. Fill your tank with E85 and cull a village.
you have a point ...
November 8, 2008 - 14:05 ET by pmohbuckbut i'm more in line with thinking that he sold himself to the devil by siding with dems ... they'll use him for all he's worth and then dump him unceremoniously on the side of the road on the way to the white house. he's a turncoat with no appeal (as opposed to colin powell).
used and abused ... i'll wait for his next book explaining how the two party system is ruining our country in addition to him announcing he's coming out of the closet and how oppressed he felt being gay amid republicans. i think his career as a potential political playmaker ended when he displayed his inability to handle a hostile press corps ... he looked like a kid getting beaten for his lunch money everytime he faced them.
McClellan's incompetence as
November 8, 2008 - 20:31 ET by fitzfongMcClellan's incompetence as Press Secretary was on daily display for all to see. If he actually thinks that the Obama Administration would touch him with a 10 ft. pole after that performance, he's even dumber than I thought.
"Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it." -Ronald Reagan
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hey. Is Brown Nose, er,
November 7, 2008 - 23:04 ET by TN Momhey. Is Brown Nose, er, McClellan sucking up to the Leader of the Brown Shirts?
what a complete moron.
Scotty is going to be 0bamas press guy....
November 7, 2008 - 23:06 ET by upcountrywaterreaching across the isle and all.
COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT
IranianUranium
ALERT!! RUSH on Gretta about Palin NOW!!!
November 7, 2008 - 23:07 ET by TheSterGreat!!!
Ster.
Listen, strange women lyin' in ponds distributin' swords is no basis for a system of government.
If only there were some way
November 7, 2008 - 23:12 ET by Free StinkerIf only there were some way to Chat about it . . .
"Gov. Palin has been subjected to one of the most massive and dishonest pile-on smear attacks in the history of liberal media." -- Lowell Ponte
And, uh...
November 7, 2008 - 23:10 ET by JPR1McClellan knows just what a "flawless" news confrence is?
Things are getting very strange.
Scott McClellan has found his place in life.
November 7, 2008 - 23:12 ET by CTThat would be an obsequious servile snake at NBC and he gets paid for it.
Always nice to hear from Benedict Arnold.
November 7, 2008 - 23:12 ET by R D Helm:-)
-Dave
Resist the Obamafuhrer.
Oops.. Wrong thread
November 7, 2008 - 23:23 ET by JerryOops.. Wrong thread
SCOTT MCCLELLAN: I agree
November 7, 2008 - 23:22 ET by MidAmericaSCOTT MCCLELLAN: I agree with Joe: that there are no mistakes, and he came across as reassuring and he was very deliberate and thoughtful and pragmatic, which is something that he has shown throughout the campaign as well.
I bet Scott did find that obama's news conference performance was good. He and obama have the same delivery, slow, monotonous and dulll.
Before long, Obama will be
November 7, 2008 - 23:25 ET by JerryBefore long, Obama will be joking about Condeleeza stealing classified documents from the National Archives.
When asked if he went to war with Iraq to derail the impeachment vote: “I don’t think any serious person would believe that any President would do such a thing." - President Clinton (Dec 1998).
Right now, Scott has dreams
November 7, 2008 - 23:32 ET by JerryRight now, Scott has dreams of being "Pretty Woman", with Obama playing the part of Richard Gere, sweeping him off his feet. But sadly, this political whore will soon be tossed aside by the Dems and MSM, after having had their way with this slut, who was all too eager to put out for the right price.
When asked if he went to war with Iraq to derail the impeachment vote: “I don’t think any serious person would believe that any President would do such a thing." - President Clinton (Dec 1998).
No mistakes? What about
November 7, 2008 - 23:46 ET by GregENo mistakes? What about not answering a question that was asked, but instead going in a direction that did not answer it?
The question on raising taxes on wealthy Americans. He didn't answer it. Which is very odd because before November 4th, he'd come right out and say it 1000 times, proudly. Biden even said it was patriotic. Suddenly the Obama won't answer it directly. Sorry Mr. Obama, this isn't 1940. Your words are in print, video, and audio in thousands of places so not answering it doesn't mean it's non-existent.
The ride we are going on has begun. Please keep your hands inside the car at all times.
Scotty's the new Gergen, a
November 7, 2008 - 23:59 ET by Eileen RightScotty's the new Gergen, a "credible" conservative opinion monger the MSM can count on.
Still lying
November 8, 2008 - 00:19 ET by ScrapironScott 'the man without honor' McClellan is still lying.
Old, Retired and glad of it.
Ol' Scotty has really gone over to the "Dark Side..."
November 8, 2008 - 01:28 ET by PrairieSkyThis guy is really pathetic, isn't he?
I guess since he cut his own throat with his turncoat book and is effectively dead to any Republican in politics, he figures he might as well go all the way over to the "Dark Side."
McClellan has clearly been doing the backstoke through the liberal Kool-Aid.
Good riddance.
"...peace is the highest aspiration of the American People. We will negotiate for it, sacrifice for it, we will never surrender for it, now or ever." President Ronald Reagan~ January 20, 1981
Perhaps the media thinks
November 8, 2008 - 01:41 ET by fitzfongPerhaps the media thinks they can create a Bob Uecker persona out of Mumbles McClellan...after all, Uecker managed to make a fruitful 2nd career out of commenting on his first career (one that he was notoriously bad at). But this experiment will fail miserably for four reasons: 1) Uecker was promoted to the Majors on merit, McClellan was just the proverbial turd that floated to the top of the bowl, 2) Bob Uecker at least managed to hit .200 in the big leagues, 3) Bob Uecker understood that he was a limited pro (and made a joke out of it), McClellan actually believes that he was competent and 4) Bob Uecker has a personality...McClellan is just a stiff, ordinary bureaucrat who got promoted well beyond his capabilities. Scott McClellan is a scumbag and his users will simply discard him in the trash when they're finished...because you know, a scumbag is only useful once.
"Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it." -Ronald Reagan
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fitz...
November 8, 2008 - 01:57 ET by PrairieSkyPerfect!
"...peace is the highest aspiration of the American People. We will negotiate for it, sacrifice for it, we will never surrender for it, now or ever." President Ronald Reagan~ January 20, 1981
How low can McClellan go?
November 8, 2008 - 04:43 ET by riff_raffMost career politicians, at any level, are losers that can't get a job doing anything else. So they become bureaucrats to give themselves the power to control other peoples live, and make themselves feel important.
McClellan is now a pandering, suck-up to a bunch of no-talent, loser politicians.
How low is that?
Mr. McClellan better get used to it.
November 8, 2008 - 05:13 ET by JWFOur new President is a one man gaffe machine.
You better master that clueless look.
Sincerely,
a Veteran of a 1000 psychic wars.
JWF...Scotty has no friends Left...
November 8, 2008 - 05:49 ET by TheSterSooo...He goes to the Left...where he BELONGS!!! MSNBC!!!
That Pu$$y is now the Default SpokesB!tch for Obama...Am I Wrong??
Ster.
Listen, strange women lyin' in ponds distributin' swords is no basis for a system of government.
ster ... Scotty the turncoat
November 8, 2008 - 10:06 ET by LionKingSpot on! Scotty has no friends. Why? Loyalty is a major trait that people seek in friendship. Scotty is a traitor to conservatives.
Enjoy life on the "looney" left.
^Lion...MSNBC, CNN are DUMPING Grounds...
November 8, 2008 - 10:12 ET by TheSter...For for RINOS!!!
Am I Wrong??
Ster.
Listen, strange women lyin' in ponds distributin' swords is no basis for a system of government.
Ster...Scotty is a doooooooooooosh!!!
November 8, 2008 - 10:15 ET by LionKingI hate RINOs. All Republicans are considered conservative, NOT!
RINOs give conservatives a bad name; they erode what ever was good in the Republican party.
»→ Great sound effect LK
November 8, 2008 - 10:24 ET by Cool ArrowI first heard it when I witnessed a collision involving a water truck and a vinegar truck.
Sucking sound
November 8, 2008 - 10:31 ET by LionKingLike Freedom under the socialist Obama.
»→ Return to Capitalism
November 8, 2008 - 10:45 ET by Cool ArrowHow soon will capitalist be the new survivalist.
Perhaps he has been taking lessons from Biden?
November 8, 2008 - 06:49 ET by DragonsbreathIs it just me or is it even strange a "president elect" is even having news conferences at a podium with his own cute little sign? I do not recall seeing that before.
Why does he need another dog? He already has a black lib to fetch his slippers for him...
When you can't ask a question to your leaders anymore, that gets scary. That bothers me."
Samuel "Joe the Plumber" Wurzelbacher
Trying on Lipsticks
November 8, 2008 - 09:19 ET by CellaAh, finally a little fat squealing pig on which we can try out some lipstick colors. Oh, well, nevermind. You know what they say about putting lipstick on a pig.
Scott, your fifteen minutes are over. "I feel so miserable without you, it's almost like having you here." (h/t Stephen Bishop)
McClellan
November 8, 2008 - 09:22 ET by TexndocI, of course and from Texas, and I still can't forgive my President Bush for this choice. At a time when the nation was at war in Iraq in the initial phases and the MSM was a pack of rabid dogs and the citizens needed re-assurance and calm forceful talk from the President's spokesman, a chosen man with a spine of steel, President Bush put this sack of cottage-cheese in front of cameras. It was painful to watch five minutes of one of his press-conferences.
Don't Blame McClellan Blaime the Man who Hired Him
November 8, 2008 - 09:50 ET by allanfLet's not blame the rather feckless Scott McClellan for being a codswallop. Let's look at President Bush, and ask, why on earth did you let this man represent you as Press Secretary?
Similarly, let's not blame the John McCain staffers for leaking feculent tittle-tattle. Let's ask Senator McCain, why were such people working in high positions in your campaign?
Republicans need to be clarity of purpose and crystal clear vision. John McCain's view that Republicans are just "Democrats Lite" was soundly rejected by the voting public. Bush's desire to for bi-partisanship was rewarded with snarky rejection and low poll numbers.
Let's make sure future campagins have employees committed to a principled vision for Amercia. When that happens, such leaks will not occur.
^allan...YES..WE WILL BLAME WHO WE WANT...
November 8, 2008 - 09:52 ET by TheSter....WHEN WE WANT!!!
Unlike Libs like YOU ...
We will not DEFLECT Responsibility on those who F*ck Sh!t UP!!
We DO NOT Sing ..."let's get along" ...bang on congo drums...
What are you on....DOPE????
Ster.
Listen, strange women lyin' in ponds distributin' swords is no basis for a system of government.
Liberal
November 8, 2008 - 10:23 ET by allanfI think you misread my post. In fact I have not be called a liberal in years.
My contention is that when one tries to accomodate and please those who ferverently disagree with you, disaster results.
President Bush suffered the greatest drop in popularity of any modern President when Scott McClellan represented him. It is now clear that McClellan really did not believe in President Bush, but yet he represented the man. I submit if Tony Snow had been Press Secretary he would have attenuated the decline.
Apparently, John McCain repeated President Bush's poor personnel choices. In his emplye wer aides who did not believe in Sarah Palin. These men and women wanted to be B sharp Democrats. That approach did not work and it will never work.
Until Republicans are proud of their own skin, losses at the polls will be their condign fate. Republicans must show clarity of purpose and committment to their beliefs.
Wow, Drudge posts
November 8, 2008 - 09:54 ET by Sir ThomasWow, Drudge posts an anti-Democrat headline! Where have you been for the past decade, Mark?
Still, he'll be delighted that you have referred to his website as 'highly influential', given his complete failure to have any significant impact during this election. You are hardly influential if you are only preaching to the choir.
»→ Sir Thomas
November 8, 2008 - 10:02 ET by Cool ArrowSopranos are over there on the left. Thanks for joining our choir today.
^Sir Cool..
November 8, 2008 - 10:06 ET by TheSterI asked for Crumpets with my TEA!!!
Ster.
Listen, strange women lyin' in ponds distributin' swords is no basis for a system of government.
McClellan
November 8, 2008 - 10:37 ET by pbthinkerIsn't his 15 minutes, post spokesman, of fame up yet?
THE INMATES ARE NOW RUNNING THE ASYLUM.
§ Noooo Scotty has a
November 8, 2008 - 10:42 ET by TheSter§ Noooo
Scotty has a Life on MSNBC!!!!
Olby and Crissy are not done with Him ....YET!!!
Ster.
I was a peripheral visionary. I could see the future, but only way off to the side.
If there ever is a Deliverence II
November 8, 2008 - 12:59 ET by badcleatsIf there ever is a Deliverence II, McLellan gets to be the fat guy this time. He'll love it.
Gibbs/McClellan Treachery?
November 8, 2008 - 15:22 ET by arley08Any truth to the rumor that Robert Gibbs is sharpening his knives for personal attacks, book tours, TV appearances savaging Barack the Great? Wonder what he might get for "Gibbs on the Real Obama,"etc.
Oh goody...we have the
November 8, 2008 - 17:44 ET by bigtimerOh goody...we have the turn-coat, bought and paid for, pathetic, slimy mole agreeing with two other leftists...I do hope Scottie gets his just reward in the end...same as I feel about John Dean.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Different press conference
November 8, 2008 - 18:09 ET by doug1950He must have watched a different press conference than the one I watched. I specifically paid attention (rare when Obama speaks) just so I could dissect his words. He spoke a lot of words but said nothing. He stated the obvious over and over. And who let those journalist in there? What a bunch of dumb asses. They ask questions about things he had already "almost" spoken on. McClellan wouldn't know a flawless press conference if it dropped on him. He never had one. I always wondered why GWB didn't purge his lumpy butt way back in the beginning when he first took over. He was inept and always looked like he could not wait until the meeting was over so he could escape to his cubicle.
This is what you call a
November 8, 2008 - 18:16 ET by SvenThis is what you call a useful idiot!