CNN Mocks GOP Race, Asks What Sitcom It Is Most Like
Taking a tip from Mitt Romney mocking Newt Gingrich, CNN's Hala Gorani asked panel members on Wednesday what sitcom would best describe the Republican presidential race. Gorani's question was "If you could compare the Republican race as a whole with a sitcom, what would it be?" [Video below the break.]
It was her spin on Mitt Romney mocking Newt Gingrich's failure to make the Virginia primary ballot. Romney had compared that mishap to a comic failure from an old episode of "I Love Lucy" – "Lucille Ball at the chocolate factory," as Romney put it.
Earlier, Gorani had also quoted the Boston Herald's dismissal of the GOP field as a "clown car field." She asked the panel which candidate would be the next to drop out of the race.
A transcript of the segment, which aired on December 28 at 10:32 a.m. EST, is as follows:
HALA GORANI: Mitt Romney picks up an endorsement from the Boston Herald, everyone. The paper says he's the standout in a Republican clown car field. Six days to Iowa. Make your best bet who is the next candidate to drop out of this crowded race?
CHRIS METZLER, professor, Georgetown University: First of all, I think it's interesting that Romney gets an endorsement from Boston, from the Boston Herald, when he's running in Iowa. Very interesting.
(...)
GORANI: Mitt Romney cracks a joke at Gingrich's expense. Here he is talking about Newt's failure to qualify for the Virginia ballot.
(Video Clip)
MITT ROMNEY, Republican presidential candidate: I think he compared that to – what was it, to Pearl Harbor? I mean it's more like Lucille Ball at the chocolate factory.
(Laughter)
ROMNEY: So I mean, you've got to get it organized.
(End Video Clip)
GORANI: If you could compare the Republican race as a whole with a sitcom, what would it be?
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Oh for the
Submitted by bobsmom on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 7:57pm.
love of Nancy. I'm a conservative, and while I am dam*ed sick and tired of the lame crapola coming out of the liberal media about our motley collection of candidates, I'd go more sci fi with the category, as in "Trust No One", and "The Truth Is Out There". Believe me, if I have to I'll hold my nose and vote again this cycle, but enough of the comedy routine already you irrelevant maroons.
O'bama as Dexter
Submitted by upcountrywater on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 8:00pm.
Maybe I'll get caught today.... Oh well maybe not. Things are going my way...smile....
Oh Republican....Hummmm Mitt Romney picks up an endorsement from the Boston Herald
Surprise^3
You Didn't Build That.
Dexter
Submitted by bobsmom on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 8:19pm.
Good one!! And I was just in Hawaii, was a little surprised at the lack of support for the "Native Son". He had just left Honolulu, and on every island we were on, the tour guides, historians, etc., were beating him like a drum. Everything from "what is he doing here lecturing people on the economy when he knows nothing about it?" to "For someone who considers himself a Hawaiian, he doesn't even pronounce Honolulu right!" It's not Hahnahlooloo, it's Ho-no-lulu according to real islanders. I was surprised, because all we mainlanders hear all the time is how much he is loved. Not so much when you're actually in the midst of the citizens of the beautiful islands.
bobsmom
Submitted by Radical1979 on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 8:32pm.
I love it, another media myth put to rest. Someday we'll get the grades of the genius and find out how smart he really is.
Dexter?
Submitted by ProudAmerican58 on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 8:39pm.
I was gonna go with Urkel (Family Matters) but that's a good one, too!
PPL bobsmom...
Submitted by MightyMouth on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 8:49pm.
is a plant. Don't doubt me on this! MM has been around too long.
MM
Submitted by Radical1979 on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 9:30pm.
Got any proof of that?
Nope.
Submitted by MightyMouth on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 9:47pm.
Just 5 years and 37 weeks of seeing liberal sockpuppets show up. One thing you can count on, they always toot their own conservative horn and lambast O in every post.
Sorry Ms Mouth
Submitted by bobsmom on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 10:20am.
You couldn't be more wrong in your 5yrs and whatever months, weeks, days observation. But if it makes you feel better opining, knock yourself out. And the only reason I said anything about the Pres, is because the poster I was replying to lives in Hawaii.
How about for just one day...
Submitted by bigdaddy on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 8:05pm.
...maybe the MSM could give the illusion of being non-partisan instead of being the communication arm of the DNC.
Liberal CNN Ratings Suck
Submitted by jdhawk on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 8:23pm.
Liberal CNN rating suck. The plan is working! In a recent article (find it on Drudge), CNN posted its 2d workst ratings fiasco in 15 years.
So, keep up the liberal crap, CNN. It's working!
We'll show them once
Submitted by goldbar on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 8:23pm.
We'll show them once President Santorum takes over the White House!
Yes
Submitted by Boudin on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 8:43pm.
I like the way that sounds. Even if you dont.
Yes!
Submitted by Djinn1975 on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 8:41pm.
I was thinking to myself when Herman Cain dropped out of the race, 'Who the hell do I get behind how? Santorum is the only promising candidate left besides Bachman and I don't think she can win, I hope he gains some traction.' You can imagine my suprise that Iowa is looking like the turnaround Santorum needs. I hope he makes a strong showing and contiues to gain momentum. I will be able to vote and not feel guilty about it in the morning like I did with McCain. My ideal VP for him would be Blonde's Rep. Allen West. That would be a very nice ticket, I don't care what Ann Coulter says! I think she's off on Romney and that's rare as she is usually right on the money.
I do also,
Submitted by Boudin on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 8:46pm.
I like Santorum, but he is lacking charisma. He could also help himself by sticking to conservative principals and leave the bashing of others to the media.
If the Republicans are like a
Submitted by Poole on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 8:51pm.
If the Republicans are like a Sit-Com, then the Democrats are like an drama with an continuing conspiratorial sub-plot.
The Obama administration reminds me of the old series, "The Pretender".
I have a sitcom idea: How
Submitted by mattm on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 12:32am.
I have a sitcom idea: How about a show about news-people who actually report news...bwahhahahahahahhahah.... nah, forget it, too unbelievable...
CNN was NOT mocking the GOP race. CNN was just trying to be
Submitted by Rush Fan on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 2:04am.
fair and balanced. They asked a similar question pertaining to President Obama last week. The question was:
The same panel's unanimous and unbiased consensus was: Jesus Christ Superstar
Funny, i thought
Submitted by misterbee241 on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 9:53am.
it would have been Plan 9 From Outer Space.
CNN Sitcom
Submitted by m1xram on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 7:30am.
The GOP race is most like the CNN Sitcom. What do I win?
The opposite of Left is Freedom.
Duplicate erased.
Submitted by m1xram on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 7:31am.
Duplicate erased.
The opposite of Left is Freedom.
Next week on CNN
Submitted by KornKing on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 8:24am.
Which Creature Feature is the Urkel Administration most like?
The sitcom
Submitted by misterbee241 on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 9:52am.
the Obama administration is most like is Sanford and Son. Because Obama has turned America into a junk yard.
Of course they are
Submitted by jfhdsiu on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 1:25pm.
After all, what else have they got but mocking? CNN's bosses see their gravy train heading for derailment. Mocking is the last resort of those who's quivers are empty!
At least Urkel was SMART!
Submitted by NJRightWinger12 on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 1:22pm.
And O'Bozos a bigger nerd that Urkel EVER was! The O'Bozo administration doesnt remind me of a sit-com, but rather, a movie-Schindlers List!