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Paladin

(28,252 posts)
Wed Nov 12, 2014, 11:42 AM Nov 2014

RESOLVED: Denial of media credentials to Chuck Todd for 2016 Democratic Convention.

How about it, Democrats: Feel like showing some guts while professionally wounding a very deserving target?

Do you suppose Republican water-carrier Chuck Todd ever doubted he'd be allowed to spew pessimistic reports from our 2016 Convention? Did he ever think he might jeopardize his laughable reputation for even-handedness with that public trashing he gave Alison Grimes (you know, the one that became part of a McConnell campaign ad), or that execrable new book of his about Obama (you know, the one that predictably takes it easy on do-nothing Republicans)?

I say the Convention should welcome the MSNBC contingent with open arms---with one glaring exception. I'd as soon have Sean Hannity in attendance as I would Todd; at least Hannity doesn't hide his political prejudices behind a false veneer of fair journalistic practices.

Anybody else fed up with how things are going, and tired of acting like an impotent national punching bag about it? I say Chucky Todd has earned a 2016 lock-out. What say you?

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cali

(114,904 posts)
1. ridiculous. not going to happen. what is the point of even posting this?
Wed Nov 12, 2014, 11:44 AM
Nov 2014

but knock yourself out with your fantasy.

MADem

(135,425 posts)
2. Don't give him a floor pass. That's where the stories are.
Wed Nov 12, 2014, 11:44 AM
Nov 2014

That said, you think Upchuck is going to LAST until the convention?


I think that's an iffy proposition. NBC can make more money off of a Dyson vacuum infomercial. No one watches that show--it sucks.

Paladin

(28,252 posts)
5. It's working out very predictably, so far.
Wed Nov 12, 2014, 12:03 PM
Nov 2014

Your snide little dismissal being Exhibit "A" for a political party that's just given up. Thanks for the dismal confirmation.

Nuclear Unicorn

(19,497 posts)
6. I think you mean "PROPOSED" as resolved implies a decision has been reached after a
Wed Nov 12, 2014, 12:23 PM
Nov 2014

recitation of issues and debate.

 

Lurks Often

(5,455 posts)
9. Which would make the 2016 Democratic Convention about Chuck Todd
Wed Nov 12, 2014, 12:45 PM
Nov 2014

and how the Democratic Party retaliates against any reporter they don't agree with.

While I haven't finished reading all DU yet, your OP is currently at the top of the list of stupidest idea of the day.

The media generally sticks together and would have a field day going after the Democratic Party during the convention. I certainly wouldn't expect too many reporters filing favorable stories.

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