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Chris Weigant: Friday Talking Points [304] -- Brain Damage
Complete article at link1. Exactly what's wrong with American politics
We have to open with Newt Gingrich, just because. Newt answered back a Huffington Post reporter's question asking his reaction to Karl Rove's Clinton comments by writing the following (Note: we suspect, from the number of corrections, that this was transmitted through some form of social media):
2. Bubba shows us how it's done
Bill Clinton weighed in, and reminded us all that he and his wife have had lots of practice in how to respond to right-wing lunacy in the past. He went on to state how sharp Hillary's brain still is and what good health she now enjoys, but not after first making his point in fine Clinton style. When asked about Rove's comments, Bill responded:
We have to open with Newt Gingrich, just because. Newt answered back a Huffington Post reporter's question asking his reaction to Karl Rove's Clinton comments by writing the following (Note: we suspect, from the number of corrections, that this was transmitted through some form of social media):
(I) am totally opposed and deeply offended by Karl Rove's comments about Secretary Clinton. I have many policy disagreements with Hillary but this kind of personal charge is exactly whats (sic?) wrong with American politics. (Rove) should apologize and stop discussing her health. (I) was angry when people did this to Reagan in 1980 and I am angry when they do it to her today.
2. Bubba shows us how it's done
Bill Clinton weighed in, and reminded us all that he and his wife have had lots of practice in how to respond to right-wing lunacy in the past. He went on to state how sharp Hillary's brain still is and what good health she now enjoys, but not after first making his point in fine Clinton style. When asked about Rove's comments, Bill responded:
Consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds. First they say she faked her concussion; now they say she's auditioning for a part on "The Walking Dead!"