CBS Email Shows Michele Bachmann Was Intentionally Asked Few Questions at Saturday's Debate
Those watching Saturday's Republican presidential debate in South Carolina might have noticed that Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) didn't get a lot of questions.
According to a CBS News email message sent to the Congresswoman's communications director, this was intentional (photo courtesy AP, vulgarity warning):
For those not familiar with the players, John Dickerson is a CBS News political analyst. Caroline Horn is senior producer for politics at CBS News. Alice Stewart is Bachmann's communications director.
Bachmann had the following to say about this as reported by CNN.com late Saturday evening:
"I think it's only respectful to allow the candidates to be able to speak and not intentionally ahead of time make a decision to limit candidates' opportunity to speak to the American people," the Minnesota congresswoman said after the debate, which was held in South Carolina. "Clearly this was an example of media bias."
Keith Nahigian, Bachmann's campaign manager, said the following concerning this matter:
While Michele has been onstage at tonight's debate demonstrating strong leadership on foreign policy and national security, we received concrete evidence confirming what every conservative already knows - the liberal mainstream media elites are manipulating the Republican debates by purposely suppressing our conservative message and limiting Michele's questions.
View the attached email by CBS News' political director from earlier today--we need to show the liberal media elite that we won't stand for this outrageous manipulation.
Nahigian had more to say about this in the post-debate spin room according to CNN.com:
"John Dickerson should be fired. He is a piece of shit. He is a fraud and he should be fired."
Viewers of these debates have likely observed that the so-called front-runners have typically gotten most of the attention, but is this something you put in an email message to a campaign's communications director?
Also, the message was mostly concerning Bachmann's attendance or lack thereof on a "webshow" following the debate.
It therefore was unacceptably snobby and condescending of Dickerson to say "in the hopes that we can get someone else" in a message the Congresswoman was bound to see.
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All the news that's fit to distort...........
Submitted by Tomorama on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 11:12am.
I will clarify for Nahigian -
"All of the lying liberals in the LSM should be fired. They all are pieces of shit. They all are frauds and don't report the news they distort it."
Do we really need any more "proof".
Raise your hands if you think NOBODY else will report this in the big three and PMS, MSDNC etc, etc.
You're exactly right on this.
Submitted by helomech on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 11:21am.
You're exactly right on this. What's sad is that the American viewing public doesn't seem to get this or is apathetic to it.
Wake up people! You keep getting the leadership and government the media wants, not what YOU want!
This inept White House administration and even more inept Congree and Senate needs replacing as a whole...
It was one very wierd night all around
Submitted by merly1 on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 11:29am.
Yes, I saw my Congressman get the misogynistic treatment that is so typical of today's MSM. I also thought (I could be wrong) I later saw the opening SNL skit insinuate something pretty awful involving a gun. Was this correct? I dont see anything online but in an era of the Gifford's shooting, it shows a scary double-standard.. against GOP'ers....again.
Actually, this story is not
Submitted by Captain Repus on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 11:29am.
Actually, this story is not true. I heard the congresswoman speak at least a half-dozen times asking the interrogators if she could comment on the current line of questions. Unfortunately, due to her soft, feminine voice the interrogators didn't seem to hear her.
I saw that, RUDE RUDE RUDE!
Submitted by Blonde on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 11:33am.
She tried to hop back into the debate at least four/five times, and Pelley just talked right over her.
Disgusting and condescending. If I were Bachmann, I'd tell CBS where they could get off.
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Maybe they just don't like women
Submitted by bkeyser on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 12:00pm.
over there at CBS. After what? four years of Perky Katie, I would think a prominent woman might be a bit grating to those folks.
Are you saying
Submitted by Chaitealover on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 3:01pm.
that the emails reproduced in the article are fake? Or did you just forget to add the "sarcasm" flag to your post?
Chai
Murrow is Turning Over in His Grave
Submitted by Annie Ashe Fields on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 11:39am.
Remember when CBS mattered?
Neither do I.
My FATHER does, though. Because it's at least 30 years since they had credibility.
It just wasn't POSSIBLE for Scott Pelley to be less likable & professional, and it just wasn't POSSIBLE for CBS to have been more a JOKE when they chop the last 1/3 of the debate off for some bullsh*t TV show!
I think the BS TV show, NCIS,
Submitted by ricklail on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 12:14pm.
I think the BS TV show, NCIS, was a rerun anyway. I quit watching about 2 seasons ago when a smart remark was made about Sarah Palin. Too it got too unbelievable. NCIS agents don't do the things they show on there.
Among Navy and Marine members and veterans, . . .
Submitted by Galvanic on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 1:07pm.
. . . the real NCIS and its predecessor (NIS) are a joke. The TV series that glamorizes these gumshoes is pure nonsense.
Saw a preview of this week's
Submitted by ricklail on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 3:48pm.
Saw a preview of this week's show. It really stretches the limit. They go after a Marine that is being held hostage in Afganistan. Back when JAG was on I told my wife it was a bunch of BS. I don't ever recall a JAG officer being in a combat zone as a combatant.
It's time the repubs stopped having these "debates"
Submitted by Dave. on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 11:57am.
...especially if they are going to be moderated by lefties who are trying only to make the repub candidates look as bad as possible in the eyes of the American Idol-watching, People Magazine-reading stoopid zombie sheeple.
And it appears to be working for them, as Obama has already pulled back to nearly even in the polls, and that ought to have anyone who actually cares about the future of this country losing sleep.
If the Dear Ruler somehow manages to get reelected, this country has no future.
-Dave
Vote for the American in November
It wasn't much of a debate, that's for certain.
Submitted by hbnolikeee on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 11:58am.
Most all of the 90 minutes went to the top 3-4 candidates. No even distribution to be seen. How about the Tea Party funding a debate and allowing all candidates equal time?
Bachmann did a Perry before Perry did the Perry...
Submitted by teg on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 12:53pm.
She has some good ideas but she needs to realize that more than the main stream press, the American people see her as "kind of" kooky. Her whole vaccine babble whacked her chances of being dog catcher, much less president of the tinfoil hat brigade so she needs to step aside along with Ron Paul, Jon Punntersmannn, Romney and the other guy in single figures who use to be a congressman of some sort... I forget someone? Oh yeah, Perry!
Let the people with the ideas shine without interruption, so I agree with the press, dump bachmannnnn...and the rest of the "filler"
(If you need help on who's left in my list; Cain and Mr. Newt)
The Email confims what we've discussed on NB from . . .
Submitted by Galvanic on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 1:09pm.
. . . the beginning. The MSM conspires to steer their agenda.
I didn't see that border
Submitted by ant on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 1:34pm.
I didn't see that border collie from occupy Denver up there. Is he a Democrat? How long is a canine President's term? Four years is too long because that would be like 28 in dog years.
When will we learn.......?
Submitted by Herbster on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 1:51pm.
Gingrich has learned......that you have to put these arrogant leftist mediapimps in their place early and often. The rest of the field.....still believes that if they are nice and play ball the state run media will love them......not!
.......and the field will appear in a "Debate" moderated by the far left put-me-to-sleep Blitzer? Better man up guys and gals....early and often!
By the way, for sheer arrogance Mr. Pelley takes first place! Shameful. I did notice he was very "Time sensitive," except with Huntsman. Even tried to cut off Romney after 30 seconds at the beginning of the "Debate." Doesn't know the difference between 30 and 60 seconds? Does that fall into the "57 states" category?
why why why
Submitted by ROSSMAN on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 1:59pm.
Would any conservative associate with these AHOLES!!! STEELE, BUCHANEN, SCARBORO( forget him), and all the congress and senate!! there is some rich conservative willing to invest in a FOX competitor!!! IT WOULD BE FUN. Smerconish years back subbed for RUSH when he was away!! i could run a program to wise these folks up. Is there a rule that you can't call them LIARS when they LIE?
What I find funny ...
Submitted by Fredy on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 2:52pm.
Are the various news pundits that think Gingrich pointing out the media bias is 'over the top'.
The truth is that EVERY candidate needs to question the questioner whenever it is appropriate.
^This
Submitted by Blonde on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 3:13pm.
Well said.
I hope they all read NB!
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Ron
Submitted by Vonu on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 8:36pm.
Paul.
Nut
Submitted by Rukus on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 6:29pm.
Case.
Booh, hooh,hooh
Submitted by lrgon on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 8:52pm.
Michele was being "mistreated."
CBS gave her limited time but the news managers at the CBS "pro-war" love fest only allowed 11 term congressman Ron Paul a total of 87 seconds during the entire "debate!"
CBS asked Paul so few questions since they fear him. With Mrs. Bachmann they regard her as a "nearly off the charts." How democratic of these CBS chumps! But back to Congressman Paul who has been elected 12 times to Congress and quite "electable," contrary to CBS and Fox News' Juan Williams.
Paul favors using the Constitution anytime US troops are deployed. He does not favor turning them over to a UN-managed, no-win and never ending war! It's Paul's foreign policy that CBS fears. They don't want to grant him any more publicity at these debates than is absolutley necessary.
Paul would be a real Constitutional opposition to Obama whereas Newt, Cain, Santorum, Perry and Romney would be Obama's twin on foreign policy.
Michele, I'm sure would have been a contender had he sided with the Constitution instead of just paying it lip sevice.
Thank you PaulBot
Submitted by Blonde on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 8:54pm.
We knew that.
You may go now.
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Phweet. The conspirotard speaks.
Submitted by The Vet on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 9:35pm.
The Incredible Ron Paul only gets 44 seconds here. Not far says all the Paultards. Not far at all!
Yeah Loon, you keep pretending we are paid to read your idiocy. It will help you sleep at night.
way to go vet
Submitted by action on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 7:17am.
don't address or dispute the facts presented; just resort to name-calling. That's the way libs operate. Are you a closet liberal??
Yes I am.
Submitted by The Vet on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 11:06am.
How did you know? Little thing about us closet liberals on Newsbusters, we have rules.
1. Don't insult a stranger. You do not want to be insulted by strangers. Follow this simpler rule.
2. Don't pick a fight with a stranger. You do not want a stranger to pick a fight with you.
3. If you do decide to insult and pick a fight with a stranger, read some of their history. You just might be picking a fight with a guy that has the poo packed tight in that one sock.
4. Take the knowledge that was given you at great taxpayer expense for 12 years. You sat it a tiny desk in a room full of tiny desks for 12 years. Act like you got something out of it.
5. We capitalize when talking to adults. We capitalize sentences. We capitalize acronyms. We capitalize proper nouns and proper names.
6. We use proper punctuation when dealing with adults. There is one exclamation point at the end of a sentence. There is one question mark at the end of a sentence. There is one period at the end of a sentence. There is only one of those three. If you can't let your words speak for you, 24 question marks and exclamation points will not make up for your lack of intelligence.
7. Ron Paul is a crank.
8. Anyone that likes Ron Paul is a crank squared.
9. Don't poo where you eat.
Anyway there are many many many more. But let's skip to the most important rule of all -
17. Don't torque The Vet.
You have had your freebie. I took your insult like a man and did not respond in kind. Now, run along and keep rule 17 in mind and try to abide by the first 9 rules when The Vet ain't around.
Sincerely,
A Veteran of a 1000 Psychic Wars
who the hell
Submitted by action on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 11:38am.
died and make you king?? Now we need your permission to post?? Right wing wacko
Let me quote something I read recently.
Submitted by The Vet on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 11:42am.
don't address or dispute the facts presented; just resort to name-calling. That's the way libs operate. Are you a closet liberal??
Sorry about all the broken closet liberal rules in that quote. The guy was not really following those.
By the by, which is it? Am I a closet liberal or right wing wacko? You really should pick one and stick with it.
You still didn't respond to Irgon's post.
Submitted by action on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 1:50pm.
Your evasive tactics re: diversions to an english punctuation lesson are entertaining, but you still didn't address irgon's comments or refute them. as far as addressing strangers, I don't really care about your history or longevity on the site; I'll talk to anyone I please. If you don't like it, swing your poo sock.
You really don't listen to yourself or think before you post.
Submitted by The Vet on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 3:55pm.
Let me introduce you to Dr. Jeck-action and Mr. Hyd-action
Dr. Jek-action: You still didn't respond to Irgon's post.
Mr. Hyd-action: who the hell died and make you king??
Dr. Jek-action: ...I don't really care about your history or longevity on the site
Mr. Hyd-action: way to go...don't address or dispute the facts presented
Dr. Jek-action: I'll talk to anyone I please.
Mr. Hyd-action: ...you still didn't address irgon's comments or refute them...
Dr. Jek-action: If you don't like it, swing your poo sock.
With that kind of back and forth, you really don't need us, do you? Do get back to us when you have made up your mind as to whether we follow your advice about having to talk to anyone as we please or needing to refute every single loon that walks in here.
please: 2: like, wish <do as you please>
Because really, you are stating you are free to say what you like or wish while demanding we do the complete opposite. Yet more conflicting advice from someone that increasingly appears to have a split personality.
We will wait. We are a patient group.
Sincerely
A closet liberal right wing wacko and a Veteran of a 1000 Psychic Wars.
PS: Who here talked about longevity? Why that sounds like a deliberate misrepresentation of what was said. We call that a straw man. You might wanna look that up the next time you are arguing with yourself.
Good job, Vet.
Submitted by SickofLibs on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 4:13pm.
Those new loon decoys you got for outside the loon blind work great.
Bass Pro or Cabelas?
And you conveniently
Submitted by action on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 7:27am.
once again failed to address irgon's comments regarding the Constitution. Instead, you provide a plethora of non sequiturs. Way to evade the issue!
Nope. Not happening.
Submitted by The Vet on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 8:43am.
Maybe if you made some empty threats to go with your empty demands.
My last post
Submitted by action on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 1:24pm.
was simply a statement-that you didn't address irgon's comments on the Constitution. It wasn't a demand...sensitive, aren't we?
That's me. Mr. Sensitive.
Submitted by The Vet on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 7:01am.
Remember when I said this?
who the hell died and make you king?? Now we need your permission to post?? Right wing wacko
Man, you are reading me like a book.
Sincerely,
A sensitive closet liberal right wing wacko poo sock swinging Veteran of a 1000 Psychic Wars.
Nice evasion...
Submitted by action on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 7:25am.
still didn't address irgon's comments on the Constitution.
Whatever.
Submitted by The Vet on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 8:27am.
who the hell died and make you king?? I'll talk to anyone I please. If you don't like it, swing your poo sock.
It wasn't a demand;
Submitted by action on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 8:28am.
it was merely a statement that you didn't address irgon's comments on the Constitution.
You first loon's buddy.
Submitted by The Vet on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 11:49am.
President Roosevelt deliberately and with calculated cold malice allowed the Japanese to bomb Pearl Harbor even though he had FULL KNOWLEDGE the attack was coming.
What say you buddy of the loon?
Go.
Vet's loon
Submitted by Agnostic on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 11:51am.
If FDR would have stopped making so many speeches on television about the fiscal problems in the US he could have responded to the Pearl Harbor warnings he received on the bat phone.
buh-bye action
Submitted by Free Stinker on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 11:53am.
We never actually took a vote. The Vet is King by general consensus.
But more importantly, the door is over yonder. (points to the "close browser" icon). I'd say its been fun, but it hasn't.
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Ron Paul is not electible but he is DANGEROUS
Submitted by cbeyer on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 11:24pm.
Get over it. Republicans are not isloationists and will not elect a candidate that does not see Iran with Nuclear arms as a major threat to world peace.
Paul retains his solid support amongst Paultards but has never gone beyond that. He never will.
I predict Paul will run as a third party candidate and you idiots will vote for him insuring a second and disasterous (for the country) Obama term as President.
So what. Bachmann sounds dopey in the debates
Submitted by cbeyer on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 10:36pm.
Bachmann, Santorum, Paul are not viable candidates. I have no problem with their being minimized. Santorum has 1% support, Bachmann 4% and Paul 8-9% of his hardcore nutcase isloationist supporters. I want to hear from viable candidates.
Hhmm
Submitted by Boudin on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 10:05am.
I like Bachmann and Santorum. They are both Conservatives with a long history of conservatism.