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How do you think Brian Williams will do on tonight's debate? (Original Post) nobodyspecial Jan 2012 OP
Brian Williams will not melt like John King. DCBob Jan 2012 #1
Don't know, don't care... TreasonousBastard Jan 2012 #2
I wish Rachel Maddow was co-moderating up there with him. LonePirate Jan 2012 #3
He will suck up to them, especially Gingrich. Williams is a jerk. AlinPA Jan 2012 #4
I agree that he will not challenge Gingrich in any meaningful way senseandsensibility Jan 2012 #6
Really, why do you say this? nobodyspecial Jan 2012 #7
He doesn't want to look like John King- beaten up and embarrassed. AlinPA Jan 2012 #17
Rachael would be excellent, probing but fair. Williams is smart, but... northoftheborder Jan 2012 #5
Here's how Williams will approach the Newt tularetom Jan 2012 #8
When is it? And what network? I can't seem to find it on my tv guide. pnwmom Jan 2012 #9
9PM EST on NBC One of the 99 Jan 2012 #10
Thanks! n/t pnwmom Jan 2012 #16
Me either. Not showing on my cable sched. Is it on a national chan? nt oldhippie Jan 2012 #14
It will be the usual BS and Brian will successfully make all watching malaise Jan 2012 #11
droll boston bean Jan 2012 #12
no idea quinnox Jan 2012 #13
I'll wait for the highlights.... HipChick Jan 2012 #15

DCBob

(24,689 posts)
1. Brian Williams will not melt like John King.
Mon Jan 23, 2012, 08:39 PM
Jan 2012

Gingrich is a arrogant blowhard and someone like Williams will know how to handle him.

senseandsensibility

(16,933 posts)
6. I agree that he will not challenge Gingrich in any meaningful way
Mon Jan 23, 2012, 08:55 PM
Jan 2012

He is actually a funny guy (I've seen him a few times on Letterman), but he's right of center if anything. He's also VERY inside the beltway and cautious.

northoftheborder

(7,569 posts)
5. Rachael would be excellent, probing but fair. Williams is smart, but...
Mon Jan 23, 2012, 08:43 PM
Jan 2012

....I don't know how good he'll be against those bullies on stage. I'm not watching the debate.

pnwmom

(108,959 posts)
9. When is it? And what network? I can't seem to find it on my tv guide.
Mon Jan 23, 2012, 09:10 PM
Jan 2012

I know I should know where Brian Williams is but I don't watch much TV.

malaise

(268,724 posts)
11. It will be the usual BS and Brian will successfully make all watching
Mon Jan 23, 2012, 09:12 PM
Jan 2012

know that he's completely and totally in love with himself.

I would not be surprised if he answers his own questions

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