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Fawke Em

(11,366 posts) Sun Aug 16, 2015, 01:23 PM Aug 2015

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Chuck Toad admits "The Bernie Sanders phenomenon is very real." [View all]

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Chuck Toad admits "The Bernie Sanders phenomenon is very real." [View all] Fawke Em Aug 2015 OP

Very good...Chuck was respectful and Bernie was Bernie. libdem4life Aug 2015 #1

He was much better than normal, but did point out that Bernie himself was not apologizing to BLM. Dustlawyer Aug 2015 #18

Bernie liks the jabbing I think. It provides him with the opportunity to really put his good ideas JDPriestly Aug 2015 #25

Bernie flat out kicks ass! Enthusiast Aug 2015 #33

Sure does! JDPriestly Aug 2015 #34

Yes! Rosa Luxemburg Aug 2015 #50

The fact of the predicate requires the truth of the subject... Volaris Aug 2015 #69

Very true. And yesterday's takedown of the NYT reporter...yep, I think he libdem4life Aug 2015 #70

Huh Hayduke Bomgarte Aug 2015 #2

I think the media was genuinely stunned. Fawke Em Aug 2015 #4

This just blows my mind; that the media, those whose job it is to understand the political landscape Ed Suspicious Aug 2015 #5

They aren't paid to report reality to us anymore Hydra Aug 2015 #8

The job of all media SandersDem Aug 2015 #57

Now THAT is what they're paid to do. Fawke Em Aug 2015 #35

Reporters like to get their information from the usual sources. They are golf buddies etc. LiberalArkie Aug 2015 #23

It's amazing, what has taken place. Enthusiast Aug 2015 #36

Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every now or then...or a toad catches a fly in Chuck's case. InAbLuEsTaTe Aug 2015 #58

My Dad Used to say, imthevicar Aug 2015 #61

Yeah, but Chuck Todd's never been right twice in his life, let alone twice a day. hahaha InAbLuEsTaTe Aug 2015 #74

Chuckie doesn't get out of Washington much, but apparently he's just spent a couple of days in Iowa hedda_foil Aug 2015 #49

If Dean told the truth T.'s head would have exploded, he's so territorial about his job/turf. appalachiablue Aug 2015 #65

"The gambit of issues"... ljm2002 Aug 2015 #3

No, he's just a moron. :) yodermon Aug 2015 #62

What gets me about Bernie is that he can think intelligently and talk at the same time erronis Aug 2015 #6

Bernie is a brilliant debater. That is why the Hillary crowd at the DNC only wants six JDPriestly Aug 2015 #28

Toad ...in hot water ...and all that. L0oniX Aug 2015 #7

At the end, both Chuck and the female pundit he had on used a very interesting choice PatrickforO Aug 2015 #21

I don't get out a lot, but in the past couple of weeks, I have talked to maybe three or four JDPriestly Aug 2015 #29

That post or similar should be an OP. Enthusiast Aug 2015 #37

Great post. You nailed my current position. RiverLover Aug 2015 #54

Kicketty Kickin' Faux pas Aug 2015 #9

HELL YES! Old Crow Aug 2015 #10

Bernie is a master at not being tripped up by talking heads' questions. nt valerief Aug 2015 #11

+100 Duppers Aug 2015 #12

It's easy because he just simply tells the truth. nt Mnemosyne Aug 2015 #47

He is experienced and a natural Rosa Luxemburg Aug 2015 #51

Yeah, GWBush spoke in 3 to 5 word phrases with huge pauses in between. senz Aug 2015 #78

Nonsense, Chuck rocktivity Aug 2015 #13

Great News - I Will No Longer Vote For The Lesser Of Two Corporate Evils - Go Bernie Go cantbeserious Aug 2015 #14

And yet, Bernie missed a question of comparing himself and Trump supporters question everything Aug 2015 #15

Yes, isn't he brilliant? Imagine not answering a STUPID question. Imagine valerief Aug 2015 #16

Bernie is smarter than any MSM "journalist" /pundit musiclawyer Aug 2015 #26

I think you meant UNimpeachable, right? Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #63

+1 - Ask tyrumpus if he's stopped beating his wife erronis Aug 2015 #40

Watching this again, I have to say... Old Crow Aug 2015 #17

Bernie is thriving on the campaign and getting better with each appearance. pa28 Aug 2015 #19

Yes! JDPriestly Aug 2015 #30

Can you imagine how much shit Chuck got for the disrespect last interview? Enthusiast Aug 2015 #38

The more condescending a reporter is, the sorer their asshole will become. Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #64

I watched the whole show, and Toad had some female pundit on. PatrickforO Aug 2015 #20

Hey Toady... SoapBox Aug 2015 #22

K&R. Fair questions. JDPriestly Aug 2015 #24

wow An amazing observation. Giggle. oldandhappy Aug 2015 #27

Chuck really tried to get a "Bernie is against Obamacare" gotcha moment but failed. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2015 #31

Yup. Enthusiast Aug 2015 #39

Wotta change in attitude by Chuck Todd! DrBulldog Aug 2015 #32

Chuck Toad phenomenon is real as dog shit. JEB Aug 2015 #41

Interesting admission from an establishment figure. n/t DirkGently Aug 2015 #42

I managed to watch to the very end of the program. RoccoR5955 Aug 2015 #43

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Aug 2015 #44

Chuckie must be back in DU's good graces. leftofcool Aug 2015 #45

No. Fawke Em Aug 2015 #46

not in my book. restorefreedom Aug 2015 #48

They are always late to what the PEOPLE are thinking and doing. However Chuck has given sabrina 1 Aug 2015 #52

Fawke Em!!!!! billhicks76 Aug 2015 #53

Thanks! Fawke Em Aug 2015 #67

I think he's trying to goad Hillary into an appearance on his show customerserviceguy Aug 2015 #55

The Northern Lights are a phenomenon, too...the shine for a short period of time then fade away. George II Aug 2015 #56

Well, the Northern Lights keep returning, but Fawke Em Aug 2015 #68

Lol! BeanMusical Aug 2015 #73

Since I can't stand to look at you chuckie toad, I'll take your word for it. lonestarnot Aug 2015 #59

I watched the interview and felt that Todd was fair and positive. nt ladjf Aug 2015 #60

K & R. Good post, thanks. Chuckie see The Light, finally? appalachiablue Aug 2015 #66

I think he "felt the Bern". libdem4life Aug 2015 #71

He also asked him about not being a Democrat question everything Aug 2015 #72

Single payer does not in any practically substantive way build onto the current system TheKentuckian Aug 2015 #75

The question is strictly designed to instigate a pie fight over "attacking the President's legacy" arcane1 Aug 2015 #76

Exactly. Half of the questions are sheer headline-seeking manipulation. senz Aug 2015 #79

Yeah, there's a lot of that going around RW circles lately. NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #77