Newt Mocks Bartiromo's 'Funny' Defense of the Liberal Media
By Scott Whitlock | November 10, 2011 | 12:28
During Wednesday night's presidential debate, Newt Gingrich could barely restrain his amusement as co-moderator Maria Bartiromo defended the liberal media's reporting of the economy.
Bartiromo took umbrage after Gingrich's asserted, "What is amazing to me is the inability of much of our academic world and much of our news media and most of the people on Occupy Wall Street to have a clue about history." The CNBC journalist responded by huffing, "I'm sorry, but what is the media reporting inaccurately about the economy?" An incredulous Gingrich mocked, "I love humor disguised as a question. That's terrific." [ See video below. MP3 audio here.]
He proceeded to lecture, "I have yet to hear a single reporter ask a single Occupy Wall Street person a single rational question about the economy that would lead them to say, for example, 'Who is going to pay for the park you are occupying if there are no businesses making a profit?'"
The audience laughed at Bartiromo's apparently serious question.
In relation to Gingrich's point about the Occupy Wall Street crowd, a Media Research Center study found a huge disparity between how that group was covered and the Tea Party:
In just the first eleven days of October, ABC, CBS and NBC flooded their morning and evening newscasts with a whopping 33 full stories or interview segments on the protesters. This was a far cry from the greeting the Tea Party received from the Big Three as that conservative protest movement was initially ignored (only 13 total stories in all of 2009) and then reviled.
Journalists have also ignored anti-Semitism at the Occupy Wall Street protests.
A transcript of the November 9 exchange:
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JIM CRAMER: Mr. Speaker, how about to you, can corporations do both?
NEWT GINGRICH: Sure. Look, obviously, corporations can and should do both. And what is amazing to me is the inability of much of our academic world and much of our news media and most of the people on Occupy Wall Street to have a clue about history.
GINGRICH: In this town, Henry Ford started as an Edison Electric supervisor who went home at night and built his first car in the garage. Now, was he in the 99 percent or the one percent?
Bill Gates drops out of college to found Microsoft. Is he in the one percent or the 99 percent?
Historically, this is the richest country in the history of the world because corporations succeed in creating both profits and jobs, and it's sad that the news media doesn't report accurately how the economy works.
(APPLAUSE)
BARTIROMO: Mr. Speaker- I'm sorry, but what is the media reporting inaccurately about the economy?
GINGRICH: What?
BARTIROMO: What is the media reporting inaccurately about the economy?
(LAUGHTER)
GINGRICH: I love humor disguised as a question. That's terrific. I have yet to hear a single reporter ask a single Occupy Wall Street person a single rational question about the economy that would lead them to say, for example, "Who is going to pay for the park you are occupying if there are no businesses making a profit?"
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CIVICS P*RN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by Annie Ashe Fields on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 12:40pm.
It was BEAUTIFUL, wasn't it? OMG! I was hooting and hollering on the couch! It was GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I gave him a standing O. It
Submitted by ricklail on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 12:44pm.
I gave him a standing O. It was beautiful as you said.
If I were running I would
Submitted by kg on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 12:37pm.
If I were running I would embarrass the Democrat media at every opportunity using their own stories/headlines followed by the truth. Especially when you knew it is being broadcast live so they cannot cover it up.
"DumbAssity of Dope"
Keep it up Newt,
Submitted by WhoIsJohnGalt on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 12:41pm.
you'll be the latest target of the MSM!
Gawd, that was great! She was all huffy, and his incredulous, "Whhat???" was priceless. She opened her mouth and he shoved her own foot down her throat. Newt is great at that. And he doesn't get tripped up.
Go NEWT!!!!
Targeting Gingrich
Submitted by Galvanic on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 2:05pm.
I think Gingrich wants the MSM to 'bring it on' because he's intellectual agile enough to make them look stupid in ways that the other candidates have not.
They know that among conservatives, the MSM is not popular. Therefore, if a candidate can dish it right back out at them, that candidate will gain more positive support and rise above the pack.
I have no doubt that Gingrich wants the MSM's attention turned on him.
Finally
Submitted by ronber on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 12:42pm.
Finally, one of the candidates said something to demonstrate the ignorance of the questions the press has been asking. It was doubly interesting that Mr. (President) Gingrich found it necessary to school a business reporter on these topics.
When they asked a dumb
Submitted by ricklail on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 12:47pm.
When they asked a dumb question the audience booed. For instance, when they ask Romney if he would fire the Hermanator for the accusations. That is not exactly how the question was asked but it is my interpretation of it.
I think an even better example
Submitted by zenman1661 on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 1:18pm.
Newt could have used is the recent AP story on Romney's" gaffes" and they used his "corporations are people" as one of them.
Maria's credibility
Submitted by Schofield Kid on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 5:30pm.
I've seen articles praising her superb business sensibilities (though I've never watched her show). However, she's apparently all looks and no substance. I agree, I would've thought at least the business reporters within the MSM would have some common sense!
Newt and Cain?
Submitted by Agnostic on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 12:51pm.
Does anyone thing that Newt and Cain came up with the Princess Nancy moniker that Cain used to describe Pelosi?
Another Cain mistake - he apologized for the comment.
Not sure, but Herman's buddy
Submitted by LinTaylor on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 1:14pm.
Not sure, but Herman's buddy Neil Boortz has been calling her "Princess Pelosi" for ages, so maybe he just borrowed the nickname.
Yeah, the Hermanator did mess up calling her 'princess' Nancy
Submitted by Dave. on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 2:29pm.
He should of referred to her exactly the way she sees herself:
Queen Nancy.
-Dave
Wow!
Submitted by jon_torlin on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 12:54pm.
I don't impress easily, and I was very impressed in how he handled that. I used to like that CNBC chick till she proved how clueless she is a while back. Newt's handling of her just proved it again!
That was great!
-Jon
Too bad Newt had to make an
Submitted by Free Stinker on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 12:55pm.
Too bad Newt had to make an arse out of himslef a few months back over the budget.
Its thing like this that remind me why I used to like the guy.
/// Sarah Palin Fan since July 11, 2007 /// خال
Newt was delicious last night!
Submitted by chazzy-kc on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 1:03pm.
Maria Bartiromo has proven herself to be completely cluless on so many subjects that one is left to wonder how and/or why she remains employed.
She is relatively attractive,
Submitted by rockyracoon on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 6:10am.
She is relatively attractive, I'll give her that. But you ask a very good question. Her credibility took a tremendous shot across the bow.
Facts are like kryptonite to the liberal.
HUZZAH!!
Submitted by feisty on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 1:03pm.
This is why Newt is my man!!!
Crotchety, cranky and incredibly smart. Don't misread it as arrogance, he's going after the liberal news media like it's no one's business.
And people love him for that!
ROCK ON, NEWT!!!
I think I'll send him...
Submitted by almostacowboy on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 7:32pm.
a few more bucks. :-)
The Libs Already Got Him (Global Warm Gaffe WAS His Own, Tho)
Submitted by rammingspeed on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 1:05pm.
TOO MUCH BAGGAGE, Newt. Sorry.
As compared to who? Romney?
Submitted by Immortal Fish on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 1:27pm.
As compared to who? Romney?
Perfect Candidate...
Submitted by retrocon on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 1:36pm.
Newt's brain, Herman's skin, Romney's looks, Perry's state, Michelle's br... bravado.
wow, i think i just really screwed up on the PC thing.
Too much baggage?
Submitted by NotFondOfLibs on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 1:25am.
Oh really? Says who Leroy? What are you another Obama kool aid drinker with a 2 ounce brain and a 10 cent opinion? Don't bother to answer, you officious jerk. Clowns like you belong back in the cirucus tents, not showing off your shoe size IQ on Newsbusters. Beat it, jerk!
My opinion on Newt and the "baggage" thing:
Submitted by Jer on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 1:55am.
Too much.
Jer
Just got off the phone with The Vet from The Future.
Submitted by The Vet on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 2:47am.
He says to tell you that President Gingrich told him to tell me to tell you that he just signed the bill that outlawed Blueberry flavored Cisco because it is cancer causing testicle shrinking swill. PrezNewt as he is called in the future, PrezNewt told The Vet from The Future to tell me to tell you "Too bad. So Sad"
There is no Blueberry flavored Cisco you say? Uncle Jer from the gutter of The Future says there will be and it is the yummiest stuff ever and he told TVfTF to tell me to remind you that Newt carries grudges and BLUEBERRY CISCO ROCKS!
Good morning Vet
Submitted by cocodrie on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 3:11am.
Did you get a chance to ask him if there will be a prize in the box like those of old. After the half-assed present we have in the white house we deserve a prize.
Jesus Loves You so much He died for you
The treasonous media is
Submitted by jessieH on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 1:08pm.
The treasonous media is offended when they are called on their treachery against this Nation? It amazes me how obvious their lies & propaganda has become. They used to be respectful journalists. Now, they turn their backs on everything they used to believe in. The "Fourth Estate" is dead.
It is not dead
Submitted by ahusser on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 8:07pm.
Rather it chose sides and are now (in their eyes) the kingmakers and breakers. I believe the MSM has always been liberal but were in the closet as the nation until the late 60's was conservative with a large strain of Roosevelt/Stevenson liberalism thrown in. They had a monopoly until the internet and were more subtle. Now they are out of the closet but believe they are not biased. I recall Barry Goldwater was the first candidate I remember being "Borked" (Palinised; actually Cained sounds very catchy).
"Somehow, I told you so, just doesn't quite say it." Will Smith in 'I, Robot.'
Maria Bartiromo....
Submitted by jdripper on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 1:10pm.
was so far out of her depth as to be painful. What gets me is that the dumb broad actually thoughts she could go toe to toe with Newt and get the best of him. That arrogance comes from living in an isolated all of my friends and co-workers are liberal world.
Jack
If Newt doesn't get the nomination...
Submitted by c5then on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 1:11pm.
He would be a GREAT VP!
He is like the anti-Biden.
Part time Congress with term limits! - No more professional politicians. Let's start rebuilding the Republic!
Or press secretary but that
Submitted by FishFace222 on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 10:31pm.
Or press secretary but that would never happen.
Unexpectedly!
Submitted by rwnewsnut on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 1:26pm.
Newt could have brought up the slew of 'unexpectedly' articles.
New claims for jobless benefits 'unexpectedly' rose last week
Housing starts 'unexpectedly' went down
Consumer confidence 'unexpectedly' dropped to its lowest level
US Q4 growth 'unexpectedly' revised down
U.S. Factory Orders Drop 'Unexpectedly'
Orders for Manufactured Goods Fall 'Unexpectedly'
etc...
This is the media's reporting. Why are they so surprised? Do they not know we are in economic trouble? Or are they trying to give this administration cover? Which is it Maria?
I love the sound of...
Submitted by KyWriter on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 1:29pm.
...Newt bitch-slapping liberals in the morning.
I love the sound of...
Submitted by radioone on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 3:01pm.
ROFLMAO......!!!!!!
simply delicious!
Submitted by right of way on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 1:36pm.
newt is by far the smartest guy in the room.
I love the look on Maria's
Submitted by Bhaal on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 1:37pm.
I love the look on Maria's face as she turns and says something to Cramer. She had look of indignation. "How dare you!"
Priceless
Submitted by Utherpend on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 1:44pm.
Don't you love it when Liberals are shown coming to the realization that the public views them as incompetant morons?
furthermore...
Submitted by almostacowboy on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 7:30pm.
they don't even realize when they get owned!
Heh, Bartiromo got Newtered
Submitted by Dave. on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 2:41pm.
I thought that was the best part of the entire debate.
And I live that look he gave her during his response.
-Dave
What what what??
Submitted by jon_torlin on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 4:02pm.
When Newt said "Whaaat?" the way he did, he wasn't asking for a repeat of her question, he was surprised at her asking such a thing, which made it funnier. That reaction reminded me of Kyle Broflovski's mom doing her "what what whaaat?" (2 second video)
That cracked me up too. But Bartiromo's expression was priceless too.
-Jon
I've made my choice
Submitted by mawendt on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 3:29pm.
I've made my choice:
Gingrich-Cain 2012
"More Power To The People, Baby"
I'll inform Newt of your VP
Submitted by Jack Bauer on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 3:40pm.
I'll inform Newt of your VP choice.
All of the above Mr Obama? --- How about ALL OF THE BELOW, instead.
Not what we REALLY call her.
Submitted by jpeditor on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 3:56pm.
C'mon, calling her "Princess" or "Queen" Nancy is being kind.
Everyone knows her as "The Cunning Stunt".
i always thought
Submitted by jimtrees on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 6:21pm.
She's is an obama puppet. Shecould never tell how the economy works, because she's part of it. From the waist down, it doesn't look like she is starving.
Newt's truth detector
Submitted by Kansasgirl on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 6:46pm.
I saw the destruction of the msm during the debate.
The Left thinks it owns the minorities....
Submitted by almostacowboy on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 7:27pm.
but Newt definitely owns Bartiromo! LOL!
I've lost a lot of respect
Submitted by Martin2717 on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 7:57pm.
I've lost a lot of respect for Maria after last night. That was a pathetic performance by her and she showed her true colors. Just another extreme leftist tool disguising as a business "journalist".
for full disclosure
Submitted by OffTheLows on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 11:33pm.
maria bartiromo is a republican from all the years I have watched her on CNBC. She certainly made that impression clear during the '08 election. It's clear she's fiscally conservative, socially who knows being on a biz channel. She's not quite as out front about it as Joe Kernan or michelle caruso-cabrera or Santelli
Yeah right.
Submitted by Dan The Man 2 on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 1:21pm.
Yeah right.
A new moniker for Maria...the
Submitted by rockyracoon on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 6:17am.
A new moniker for Maria...the "money bimbo?"
Facts are like kryptonite to the liberal.
Newt has always been the kind of dark horse....
Submitted by stage9 on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 12:38pm.
..in this race. I know he has a checkered past but who in all honesty would not like to see him skewer Obama in a debate?
"If God is dead, somebody is going to have to take his place. It will be megalomania or erotomania, the drive for power or the drive for pleasure, the clenched fist or the phallus, Hitler or Hugh Hefner." — Malcolm Muggeridge
Newt did very well as only
Submitted by Dan The Man 2 on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 1:22pm.
Newt did very well as only Newt or perhaps Reagan could have done it. Cain/Newt ticket would really be great.
The only thing that could
Submitted by Beukeboom on Sat, 11/12/2011 - 2:40am.
The only thing that could have made that THE perfect moment was to have comedian Bill Engvall walk onstage and announce to Maria Bartiromo, "Here's your sign."