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Raven

(14,275 posts) Fri Oct 16, 2020, 08:33 AM Oct 2020

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Savannah Guthrie: A classic example of a woman who was underestimated until [View all]

she was allowed to perform. Welcome to the club, Savannah. You blew Trump away. You saved NBC's ass and you showed up every reporter, mainly men, who has failed to ask the hard questions, failed to follow up, and played the corporate game of going along to get along. You were the epitome of poise, preparation and persistence.

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Savannah Guthrie: A classic example of a woman who was underestimated until [View all] Raven Oct 2020 OP

Maybe, but after Chris Wallace fell apart, I think there was reason to wonder if ANY MSM moderator hlthe2b Oct 2020 #1

I don't know how she would have fared in the first debate. I don't think anyone would Raven Oct 2020 #3

You're probably right sunnybrook Oct 2020 #6

Raven.... Upthevibe Oct 2020 #23

If I moderated a live debate involving Trump Mr.Bill Oct 2020 #63

next time they should use this orleans Oct 2020 #73

Her name is Savannah Guthrie sunnybrook Oct 2020 #2

OOPS. Sorry, I'll correct. Raven Oct 2020 #5

And I agree with your sentiment sunnybrook Oct 2020 #4

Yes, thanks god. But I do hope she has good security. I'm sure she is getting a LymphocyteLover Oct 2020 #7

LymphocyteLover.... Upthevibe Oct 2020 #24

Send her some Omaha Steaks... IthinkThereforeIAM Oct 2020 #48

As Gloria from Modern Family called them, "Obama steaks" flibbitygiblets Oct 2020 #76

That's a nice idea-- I guess the easiest thing is to just thank her on her social media pages LymphocyteLover Oct 2020 #66

It must be the lawyer training she used so well. Never ask a question mitch96 Oct 2020 #8

Yep. Georgetown Law class of 2002 DinahMoeHum Oct 2020 #11

WOW, didn't know that. As pointed out above, she's mostly known as a 'Today' host ... eppur_se_muova Oct 2020 #21

CBS Paula Reid is also a Villanova lawyer and has a masters in BioEthics. mitch96 Oct 2020 #47

Also VA_Jill Oct 2020 #58

FWIW, before she was on The Today Show... Different Drummer Oct 2020 #65

Never ask a question you don't already know the answer to. yardwork Oct 2020 #14

My mistake and fixed, tnx.. nt mitch96 Oct 2020 #17

mitch96..... Upthevibe Oct 2020 #27

Yep, my first thought... IthinkThereforeIAM Oct 2020 #49

I agree she was great Watchfoxheadexplodes Oct 2020 #9

I don't watch Fox now, right before the election. Bubs55 Oct 2020 #19

The ultimate recognition and compliment of doing a great job of owning them. ooky Oct 2020 #33

Lol! Good! BlancheSplanchnik Oct 2020 #77

Exactly! nt LittleGirl Oct 2020 #10

No doubt he was livid Dukkha Oct 2020 #12

Tee hee! The Trump team must've figured she was "easy meat". . . DinahMoeHum Oct 2020 #13

DinahMoeHum.... Upthevibe Oct 2020 #35

plus it was a last minute booking so probably they felt she couldn't have been too prepared TeamPooka Oct 2020 #54

Yes DinahMoe, I think you are correct Gregory Peccary Oct 2020 #55

+1,000 malaise Oct 2020 #15

malaise.... Upthevibe Oct 2020 #37

Chris Wallace and all the Fox tools as well malaise Oct 2020 #38

I bet Trump wants that "free hour on TV" back. Bwahahahahahahahaaaa!!!! PubliusEnigma Oct 2020 #16

Who was that idiot in the red mask behind Trump nodding with approval... SKKY Oct 2020 #18

Here is an article about her: demmiblue Oct 2020 #20

A paid actress? malaise Oct 2020 #39

malaise..... Upthevibe Oct 2020 #51

Did you see this article on her? SunSeeker Oct 2020 #62

But the smile lover will vote for Biden! SunSeeker Oct 2020 #61

SKKY.... Upthevibe Oct 2020 #40

did you know NJCher Oct 2020 #41

Raven............YES!!!! Upthevibe Oct 2020 #22

If NBC has any clue, it will give her more airtime. mahannah Oct 2020 #25

She's an anchor of the Today show. cwydro Oct 2020 #32

mahannah..... Upthevibe Oct 2020 #42

They need to VA_Jill Oct 2020 #59

With all the women and POC llashram Oct 2020 #26

Ilashram.... Upthevibe Oct 2020 #43

maybe or... Javaman Oct 2020 #28

In my experience, she is a shinning example of the benefit of having strong women around! 1plus1equals1 Oct 2020 #29

1plus1equals1..... Upthevibe Oct 2020 #44

Damn right. cwydro Oct 2020 #30

YES. i thought this was the only acceptable outcome PennyK Oct 2020 #31

I'm not a fan of hers when she replaced Ann Curry. But i'm glad she dared to ask the hard questions onetexan Oct 2020 #34

Has Drumpf whined about how "totally unfair(tm)" and biased she was? Oneironaut Oct 2020 #36

His MAGAtrash followers have durablend Oct 2020 #60

She used to be on Court TV LeftInTX Oct 2020 #45

Yes. She's one of the reasons the rethugs are trying so hard to reduce the status of ALL WOMEN. Texin Oct 2020 #46

Texin... Upthevibe Oct 2020 #52

I'm SO GLAD she didn't have to share the stage with chuck todd! liberalla Oct 2020 #50

liberalla.... Upthevibe Oct 2020 #53

Give her Meet the Press, I say. Goodheart Oct 2020 #56

And may she get Chuckie Toad's job. CrispyQ Oct 2020 #57

OMG, the part of the Savannah Guthrie questioning I saw was absolutely BRILLIANT! bluboid Oct 2020 #64

No, Jonathan Swan was way more effective against Trump lies. Guthrie wasn't any better than Prof.Higgins Oct 2020 #67

I couldn't bear to watch, so thanks DUers, for the summaries spooky3 Oct 2020 #68

over 200 recs, Raven! Skittles Oct 2020 #69

K and R proud patriot Oct 2020 #70

+1000 smirkymonkey Oct 2020 #71

She smoked him like a Nolan Ryan fastball. kairos12 Oct 2020 #72

Recommended. H2O Man Oct 2020 #74

Now I understand how my FoxNews addict brother justifies the nefarious activities of that Prof.Higgins Oct 2020 #75

She grilled his ass like a pitmaster Blue Owl Oct 2020 #78

Savannah Guthrie has long been a very strong and sharp interviewer. appmanga Oct 2020 #79

Now we know what all Trump's interviews should look like mdbl Oct 2020 #80

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! +1,000,000 n/t MFGsunny Oct 2020 #81