Michelle Malkin » Digging out more CNN/YouTube plants: Abortion questioner is declared Edwards supporter (and a slobbering Anderson Cooper fan); Log Cabin Republican questioner is declared Obama supporter; lead toy questioner is a prominent union activist for the Edwards-endorsing United Steelworkers

Digging out more CNN/YouTube plants: Abortion questioner is declared Edwards supporter (and a slobbering Anderson Cooper fan); Log Cabin Republican questioner is declared Obama supporter; lead toy questioner is a prominent union activist for the Edwards-endorsing United Steelworkers

By Michelle Malkin • November 29, 2007 12:47 AM

Update: New - Muslim questioner was a former CAIR intern.

Update: CNN on the defensive. CNN’s Glenn Beck comments here.

Update: The foliage keeps blooming…a questioner working with Dick Durbin’s staff and a Richardson supporter masquerading as a Paulbot… and a former Jane Harman intern…and the “Blind Black Republican satirist” (a milder species, but still, all in the same family).

Update: Watch video of the disappearing plants. CNN cuts out Keith Kerr from the debate rebroadcast. Keep pulling those weeds…

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Welcome to Horticulture Journalism 101. (Keep scrolling down for new updates to this handy CNN/YouTube illustrated plant guide.)

Concerned Young Undecided Person “Journey” = John Edwards supporter “Journey”

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Concerned Undecided Log Cabin Republican supporter David Cercone = Obama supporter David Cercone

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Concerned Undecided Mom LeeAnn Anderson = Activist for the John Edwards-endorsing United Steelworkers union LeeAnn Anderson

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Concerned Undecided Gay Military Retiree Brig. Gen. Keith H. Kerr = Hillary/Kerry supporter and anti-”Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” activist Keith H. Kerr

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The best thing about Republicans agreeing to do the CNN/YouTube debate is that it created yet another invaluable opportunity to expose CNN’s abject incompetence.

Retired Brig. Gen./gays in the military lobbyist/Hillary-Kerry supporter Keith H. Kerr wasn’t the only plant at the CNN/YouTube debate. The plant uncovering is in full-swing over at Free Republic.

Example: “Journey,” a.k.a. “Paperserenade,” the girl who asked an abortion question, is a declared John Edwards supporter.

You couldn’t tell from the video that CNN aired, where she’s wearing a plain shirt:

But if you click through on her YouTube profile, you see her latest video in response to the candidates’ answers. And she’s prominently wearing…her John Edwards ‘08 t-shirt:

In case CNN’s eyesight is impaired:

How, you ask, should CNN have known? Well, on her YouTube profile, this woman links to her personal blog, where her user profile makes her political leanings crystal clear:

Turns out “Journey/” “paperserenade” is also a big slobbering Anderson Cooper fan. She posted this video a month ago exulting that “Anderson Cooper said my name!” during a CNN viewer comment segment. She wrote, “Horrible video, but at least I’ve got some type of recording of this event that has made my week!:”

On her blog, she posted an Anderson Cooper segment from VH1 with the following comment: “Anderson officially had the Best Week Ever for the week of 10/26/07, and looked more delicious than a pic-i-nic basket while doing so. And lookie, I found the video and uploaded it to Youtube for y’all. :D”

“Delicious!”

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Update: And another one…Brian McMurphy at SixMeatBuffet (hat tip See-Dubya) notes that David Cercone, the Pompano Beach, Florida, man who asked the question about Log Cabin Republicans, is a declared Obama supporter.

His video:

Hillary must have shared a bag of her fertilizer with CNN. And yeah, it stinks:

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Update: And another one…via The Autopsy…The lead toy questioner, LeeAnn Anderson, who appears to be an ordinary mom concerned about her two children, whom she includes in her video, is a prominent Pittsburgh union activist–and aide to Leo Gerard, President of the American Steel Workers Union/John Edwards supporter.

Her video:

If you go to the United Steelworkers YouTube page, you’ll see that Ms. Anderson’s video question is the featured video…along with a John Edwards ‘08 icon (click for full-size):

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“Constructive incompetence” or “convenient ineptitude?”

You decide.

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More: “Total crap.” Can’t argue with that.

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#1

On November 29th, 2007 at 1:10 am, blacktygrrrr said:

To complain about questions being “planted” is pointless. In fact, one advantage republicans have in terms of governing is that they are used to hostile fire every day with the media.

As for the gay Brigadier General, his being planted does not invalidate his question.

Besides, the real plant is the one that the media keeps insisting is a grassroots phenom and not just a wack job…Ron Paul.

I am more worried about democrats voting for him in the New Hampshire open primary than on planted questioners.

Respectfully,

eric aka the Tygrrrr Express
#2

On November 29th, 2007 at 1:12 am, Michelle Malkin said:

Disagree. The lack of disclosure and the pretense of neutrality speak volumes about the inability of CNN and other MSM outlets covering the campaign to do their jobs at the moment when, in their own assessments, the stakes are high.
#3

On November 29th, 2007 at 1:21 am, DirkBelig said:

Oh, puh-leeze, Michelle! Why is it that you hyper-partisan members of the vast right-wing conspiracy can’t do anything other than spin and obfuscate the weakness of your beloved Bushitler/Halliburton cabal!!!! Everytime a hard question is posed to your boys, it’s the same “Plant!!! MSM bias!!!” complaints and we’re frankly sick of it!!!! And….and….and….

Whew.

That’s what it’s like inside Dan Rather’s head 24/7?!?

Yeesh. I’m dizzy from pretending to be that unhinged for a couple of minutes. Yikes! I need to go lie down now.

Carry on…
#4

On November 29th, 2007 at 1:37 am, PowWow said:

Well the debate was only over for how long before it started to hit the fan?

Pretty bad.
#5

On November 29th, 2007 at 1:38 am, BlameAmericaLast said:

Dems, they just can’t be honest about anything can they?
#6

On November 29th, 2007 at 1:48 am, tacodawn said:

The difference is the plants at the Dem debate were affiliated with the Dems but this time they were affiliated Dems planting questions for the Republicans.

They’re the hyper-partisans.
#7

On November 29th, 2007 at 1:52 am, DocattheAutopsy said:

The question from either plant may be acceptable, but you have to wonder…

5000+ videos submitted.. and we get one working for Hillary and another working for Edwards. What are the odds?

Now we just have to find the one working for Obama.
#8

On November 29th, 2007 at 1:55 am, Michelle Malkin said:

Now we just have to find the one working for Obama.

See the update. David Cercone, the Log Cabin Republican questioner, is a declared Obama supporter with a blog at Obama ‘08.
#9

On November 29th, 2007 at 2:05 am, Snooper said:

Simply amazing. the Leftinistra haven’t an ethical bone in their bodies.
#10

On November 29th, 2007 at 2:08 am, Kentucky Unclaimed Money said:

This is weird… Based on their history, especially the last Dem debate, I thought CNN was just not even hiding their Clinton News Networkness anymore… but they had Edwards and Obama plants there too!?
#11

On November 29th, 2007 at 2:08 am, stoutrepublican said:

Wait a sec….you mean CNN didn’t do their homework? That just doesn’t seem likely at all…
#12

On November 29th, 2007 at 2:27 am, DocattheAutopsy said:

Here’s another with an Edwards connection. She asked the question about Lead Toys.
#13

On November 29th, 2007 at 2:39 am, Michelle Malkin said:

Got it. Updated with a new tidbit.
#14

On November 29th, 2007 at 2:40 am, ordi said:

How many questioners were there in the debate?

How many of those questioners have been verified plants?
#15

On November 29th, 2007 at 2:44 am, PowWow said:

Every time I leave and come back there’s another one. And while I was on the ustream I almost felt bad for saying it was going to be a circus. Almost.
#16

On November 29th, 2007 at 2:45 am, Thomas said:

Wow. Four so far? I wonder what the total number is going to end up being.

Outstanding work, as always.
#17

On November 29th, 2007 at 2:57 am, Django said:

The gay general was given more time to speak than some of the candidates on stage.
#18

On November 29th, 2007 at 3:00 am, BB said:

Questioners dedicated to candidates in the opposing party deceitfully posing questions in a GOP debate is something absolutely worthy of note. Their motivations and enablers are worthy of note. CNN won’t identify the Pod People or call their handlers on it, so Michelle will do the dirty work for us, and God Bless her for it.
#19

On November 29th, 2007 at 3:03 am, see-dubya said:

The one I’m wondering about was the Confederate Flag guy, Leroy Brooks from Houston. It’s too common a name for google to find out anything about him, (which would somewhat exonerate CNN if he were planted). Still, if anyone does hear or know anything I’m sure we’d be all ears.
#20

On November 29th, 2007 at 3:04 am, Bad Candy said:

Good, I say they keep doing stuff like this, every time they do it, it confirms everything we say about them, and it dulls their effect on public debate every time pull stunts like this.
#21

On November 29th, 2007 at 3:05 am, Quiglag said:

Wow just wow. I don’t know what else to say.
#22

On November 29th, 2007 at 3:25 am, Gianni said:

On November 29th, 2007 at 3:03 am, see-dubya

Based on his youtube account he appears to be a Paulite.
#23

On November 29th, 2007 at 3:27 am, old trooper said:

CNN gave the party and invited both GOP targets and DNC insiders to take some cheap shots.

The Bias was shamelessly obvious to me.

Clever Clinton News Network!
HAH!

The GOP needs to start playing dirty or concede the electoral process!

Debate?
Nope. No way.
#24

On November 29th, 2007 at 4:15 am, RetFireman said:

However it is Fox News that is blatantly bias and a shill for the GOP and the Bush Administration and thus cannot be trusted to present the news, let alone the Democrat Debates. It is the Republicans and Conservatives who are dishonest, devious and underhanded and can’t be trusted.

I love when they do our work for us. Problem is, this hypocrisy will be and probably already is completely lost on them already. Their minds are slammed shut like a steel bear traps.
#25

On November 29th, 2007 at 4:27 am, Kentucky Unclaimed Money said:

Haha, just caught your update on the other Edwards supporter.

Can you guys imagine, CAN YOU IMAGINE, if during a Fox News Democrat debate (oh wait, the Dems backed out didn’t they?) picked as questioners right-wing evangelical mega-church pastors, NRA chapter presidents, or minute men, all of whom had professed their love for a particular GOP candidate on the internet? CAN YOU IMAGINE IT?

CNN, The Big 3, NY Times, WaPo, would be going absolutely WILD right now, thinking they finally got something that they could use to take Fox down.

This is unbelievable (yet so believable). Michelle, please tell me Fox will make this in to a mainstream story, even if you have to push them?
#26

On November 29th, 2007 at 4:40 am, Gianni said:

Here’s another possible one:

http://www.jasoncoleman.com/BlogArchives/2007/11/using_my_green_thumb_to_find_plants.html
#27

On November 29th, 2007 at 4:56 am, bit_boy said:

Michelle, thanks for CNN’s version of fair and balanced. I can’t wait for my hero Lou Dobbs to tell Cooper what a great job he did. While watching I thought the gay general was allowed way to much pontification time, plant or no plant. And Ron Paul troops sounded as though they may have bought most of the available scalper tickets. If not the Republican party is in deep doo doo.

I think these discoveries have great legs. CNN has given Christiane Amanpour credibility a new meaning.
#28

On November 29th, 2007 at 5:26 am, old trooper said:

CNN Biased?
Nope just Bought!
#29

On November 29th, 2007 at 5:40 am, ajmontana said:

Funny how Anderson Cooper explained “the bucket” where all the sent in questions went into to chose from while doing the Mary Katherine Ham interview yesterday at townhall.com. Talk about a flat out blatant lie, these were so cherry picked its laughable. CNN debates are a joke.
#30

On November 29th, 2007 at 5:47 am, WarTip said:

On November 29th, 2007 at 4:15 am, RetFireman said: I love when they do our work for us. Problem is, this hypocrisy will be and probably already is completely lost on them already. Their minds are slammed shut like a steel bear traps.

Unfortunately I think you are all too correct. It is very difficult to explain logic and reason to someone who either does not possess these traits or (seemingly) believes them to be as evil as facts and truth.

You could feed them the truth a little bit at a time or even force feed them large doses and it still would not register to them.

Expecting reporters to investigate facts? Too much to ask!

Sad
#31

On November 29th, 2007 at 5:59 am, CarpiJugulum said:

This is just another example of how the far left is trying to position themselves as mainstream. By stacking the deck and pushing thier agenda, the left propaganda machine rolls on.
#32

On November 29th, 2007 at 5:59 am, Dread Pirate Roberts VIII said:

Here is the current CNN.com headline:

Campaign rancor carries into YouTube debate

“With the first contest of the 2008 nominating season drawing near, Republican candidates engaged in a free-for-all in their first-ever CNN/YouTube debate, trying to differentiate their views on immigration, the Iraq war, abortion, gun control and even whether they believe every word in the Bible is true.”

In light of the number of now-known plants from Democrat campaigns, and CNN’s slant that the debate “continued the rancor” of the GOP campaign, I have little doubt that the entire set of questions was orchestrated.

CNN is a farce.
#33

On November 29th, 2007 at 6:34 am, Rick Moran said:

No. Words.
#34

On November 29th, 2007 at 6:42 am, tarpon said:

The GOP did a service, exposing the Clinton News Network for what it is … BIASED pandering to the socialists left. Give me a break, these planted questions and the questioners were so juvenile it is laughable.

CarpiJugulum: Agree with the stacking the deck, pushing the socialist agenda and trying to make the looney left socialists seem mainstream. But we knew CNN was doing this, we just didn’t have such visible and clear proof. You can now forget about anything that is said or done by CNN, it’s leftist biased.

Now it’s out in the open, and anyone who cares can see what CNN really is doing and stands for.

CNN is a farce.
#35

On November 29th, 2007 at 6:46 am, zorro said:

CNN should admit the plants were sought out and apologize to the candidates and we, the people.

Rick, I can think of a few words to describe CNN’s deception, dishonest and unethical.
#36

On November 29th, 2007 at 6:48 am, BeaSting said:

I wonder if Hillary-supporter Keith Kerr posed his question to Hillary - after all, it was her husband who imposed “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”.
#37

On November 29th, 2007 at 6:54 am, BadIdeaGuy said:

Head.. about.. to.. explode.. this is unbelievable.

It’s one thing if they said “I’m an undecided Edwards-leaning Democrat activist voter,” but this is absurd.

But I have to give it to CNN and google/youtube (both “undecided” organizations), for giving “the people” power to bias the “debate”.
#38

On November 29th, 2007 at 7:01 am, sherlock said:

This is psy-ops, people. And it is working, because we are starting to feel powerless against the MSM, which means against our opponents.

No? Then why isn’t the RNC and every R candidate screaming for Anderson Cooper’s scalp?

Maybe we should just rename the Republican Party the “Passive Party“?
#39

On November 29th, 2007 at 7:04 am, DesertLover said:

Keith Kerr appeared on CNN multiple times in the past according to the following information at Free Republic yet they tried to make like it was all a random posting … He retired in 1996 from the military …

http://209.157.64.200/focus/f-news/1932048/posts

These are transcripts from 2 of his appearances …
#40

On November 29th, 2007 at 7:21 am, ajmontana said:

This is such Bullcrap.
#41

On November 29th, 2007 at 7:21 am, twiggman said:

The real problem is,the people that watch cnn don’t care. They will believe that the great right wing conspiracy did all these plants to make them look bad. Fox news is talking about one plant now but not all posted here. The msm will make this go away. YOU WATCH !
#42

On November 29th, 2007 at 7:22 am, DesertLover said:

A couple of additional questions to ponder.

Will we find any questions that were from Republicans or Conservatives when the air all clears?

How come these same Dem supporters didn’t ask these questions about immigration and taxes and Iraq and such at the Dem-You Tube debate?

Why has no one yet spoken up from the Florida Republican Campaign Committee for allowing themselves to be used by CNN and these Dem operatives?
#43

On November 29th, 2007 at 7:25 am, ajmontana said:

Good question dl, they hardly if at all touch on immigration in a dem debate the crapweasels….
#44

On November 29th, 2007 at 7:27 am, ajmontana said:

Mitt just said on FOX it doesnt bother him, but it sure as heck bothers me. Anderson Blooper said after the debate Romney didnt answer the Generals question and IMHO I thought he answered it well.
#45

On November 29th, 2007 at 7:32 am, cjean said:

Mitt Romney just told Fox & Friends that plants aren’t a problem, questions from a You Tube venue can come from all sources. Of course, Hillary or her group would not be so gracious.

That doesn’t give CNN a pass for not doing their homework and seriously, when will the Republicans grow a backbone and call these clowns on their bias?
#46

On November 29th, 2007 at 7:33 am, DesertLover said:

For those that did not watch the debate and would like to just check out things you tube has posted ALL of the questions that were asked and some of the responses here:

http://youtube.com/republicandebate

They even have a link that will supposedly take you to ALL of the submitted questions that weren’t used.
#47

On November 29th, 2007 at 7:34 am, ajmontana said:

dl, if I looked at the ones not used after they cherry picked the ones that were it would ruin my day. but thanks, might peek later.
#48

On November 29th, 2007 at 7:49 am, conservativesRus said:

#3 - Hyper-partisan. I suppose what you desire is someone with no postions on anything. That way you would ensure no partisanship.

Partisanship is good. It indicates there is a belief and one is sticking to it. And to claim otherwise, is a recipe to find the LOWEST COMMON DENOMINATOR and wind up with nothing. (Of course, I suppose with the fuzzy math being taught these days, that expression has no meaning - and although I didn’t see it on the list of banned words in the Army, it might be there too.)
#49

On November 29th, 2007 at 7:54 am, twiggman said:

cjean- you are soooooo right, until the Republicans start raising hell like the dem’s do at the drop of a hat - it’s over.
#50

On November 29th, 2007 at 8:03 am, steveegg said:

Just damn. About the only thing we’re missing is the Kookcinich plant. Oh, wait, that’s Ron Paul-Nut.
#51

On November 29th, 2007 at 8:03 am, reppac122 said:

I knew it. I knew it. I knew it. And let’s see what else shakes out today.

Michelle, you and Bryan were spot on about how the left has the advantage on Internet multimedia political actions front. The left, in coordination (whether intentional or not..cough cough) with CNN, totally infiltrated that debate last night with their questions. CNN lives up to their nickname…Clinton News Network AKA Communist News Network.
#52

On November 29th, 2007 at 8:04 am, timbudd said:

Isn’t this a debate for the Republican nomination? Why are folks who are most likely registered democrats even allowed to ask questions? This is not a general election debate. How hard would it be for CNN to ask the questioners to certify they are registered republicans/conservaties/etc. or independents? I would be interested to know their process for screening democratic debate questioners vs. republican.
#53

On November 29th, 2007 at 8:10 am, swj719AWG said:

Where is CNN HQ’ed? I wanna go ask someone face to face just wtf they were thinking.

Though I guessed early on they were largely plants.

Didn’t you all notice they were questions about things that liberals all think conservatives care about, and not what we care most about?

No Healthcare, no economy, no Iran…

Just the confederate flag, gays, and bible-thumping.
#54

On November 29th, 2007 at 8:21 am, Tennessee Dave said:

Hypocrisy—thy name is CNN.
And they don’t even try to hide it.
#55

On November 29th, 2007 at 8:22 am, ctmom said:

Drudge has a link to this page on the top of his page. No wonder the site is so slow today! Good work Michelle!
#56

On November 29th, 2007 at 8:27 am, conservativesRus said:

To be honest - I don’t care who asks the question. My issue is a) is the question relevant and b) what is the answer. The whole issue with the plants is the question was asked under false pretenses. The “foundation” under the question is a lie. If it was a good question - what would have been wrong with the person saying “I support (you fill in the blank) but if you become president instead of (above named person), how will you (and then ask the question)”.
When we want honesty in our candidates, don’t we want honesty in the questions?
#57

On November 29th, 2007 at 8:28 am, donnab13 said:

Lets not forget a couple of points in all this muckity muck.
1)Unlike the democrats, the republican party candidates had the moxie to appear at a CNN debate. Look we all knew going in , that it would be skewed. The dems fled the opportunity to appear on a socalled conservative station debate. To me this alone says something.
2)Even though the questions were cherry picked and the debate deck was stacked, for the most part the candidates handled the questions. This too says alot to me.

I am not so upset at the types of questions that were asked and would have had no problem with them had CNN been upfront about the nature of the questioner and the questions.
Their dishonesty however becomes another matter. The Dems right now should not be so happy about that. It is a glaring reflection on their characters or lack thereof.
#58

On November 29th, 2007 at 8:35 am, Clyde said:

It’s no surprise to me at all. What’s surprising is that the morons think they can still get away with this kind of stuff without anyone finding out about it. The search engines will bring the truth to light.

“And we would have gotten away with it, too, if it hadn’t been for you meddling bloggers and your stupid Internet searches!”

/CNN
#59

On November 29th, 2007 at 8:37 am, BeckyJane said:

I didn’t watch these debates, because I knew they would be full of senseless questions… this website is telling me all I need to know!
#60

On November 29th, 2007 at 8:51 am, Clyde said:

CNN should just be honest and change their name to DNCNN — The Democratic National Committee News Network.

We’d be more likely to get the truth from Pravda.ru, which is a pretty sad state of affairs.
#61

On November 29th, 2007 at 11:37 am, Mark Jaquith said:

Comments have been re-enabled!

They were disabled for a few hours this morning while the site suffered the brunt of a Drudge Report link. Now that things have been tweaked and are running smoothly, you may resume the frenzy.
#62

On November 29th, 2007 at 11:44 am, John Ansell said:

You’re the best Michelle. Keep the fan on high. How did BIll Bennet catch it so fast last night?
#63

On November 29th, 2007 at 11:44 am, Gabe said:

This is huge because as “journalists,” they should know that Republican primaries and debates are for REPUBLICANS. That means Democrats should not be allowed to ask questions. After all, they are not making up their minds about Republican primary candidates.

For CNN to knowingly use Democratic plants is a HUGE ethical lapse–as bad as the Dan Rather fiasco. This is about knowingly trying to sway public opinion against Republicans. . .instead of presenting and reporting on a debate for Republican voters.
#64

On November 29th, 2007 at 11:48 am, John Ansell said:

Open note to Hillary: You may own the MSM, but you will never own the NEW TRUE MEDIA. Your (actually Bill’s) time is up. Not please go home to New York, Ark., or Illinois and crawl back under your white water rock.

I’m John Ansell and have no intention of committing Arkancide.
#65

On November 29th, 2007 at 11:49 am, John Ansell said:

NOW please go home. Oops.
#66

On November 29th, 2007 at 11:50 am, Laree said:

American Plant Life, your flora and your fauna.
#67

On November 29th, 2007 at 11:57 am, Dimsdale said:

It is amazing that the wussy Dems are so afraid to go on a Fox sponsored debate!

I guess we can simply assume that the believe that Fox would do to them what they have no compunction against doing to the Republicans.

Notes and considerations:

1) shows the deception and hypocrisy of the Dems

2) clearly demonstrates, even for the dullest liberal, the lefty tilt to the MSM

3) shows how afraid the Dems are of the Republicans

4) shows how lame the Dems and their supporters are that they couldn’t do a better job of deception, or felt that they didn’t need to.

4) consider that these may be trial balloons for the Dems to see what topics will stick with both Dems and Republican voters.
#68

On November 29th, 2007 at 11:58 am, jungatheart said:

All I’ve got to say is thank God for Bloggers! I’m old enough to remember when all the TV stations told the same lie and there wasn’t anyway to correct them. Watching what just happened with CNN gives me some confidence that the truth will make a comeback.
#69

On November 29th, 2007 at 11:59 am, MrC_5150 said:

Pot, meet plant.
#70

On November 29th, 2007 at 12:02 pm, weeha said:

Don’t think this one was spotted yet”

Ted Faturos, is a former intern for Democrat Congresswoman Jane Harman.
Links:

http://www.jasoncoleman.com/BlogArchives/2007/11/using_my_green_thumb_to_find_plants.html
and
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/4/847/520
#71

On November 29th, 2007 at 12:04 pm, John Ansell said:

You know CNN had a show last night between the replay and they were showing political ads. One that really sticks out now is the ad where they kept showing Republicans “caught red Handed”. HMMMMMMMM CNN hands red today? If not at least their face.
#72

On November 29th, 2007 at 12:04 pm, Rusty said:

Being a Democrat does not make one a “plant.” I support Hillary Clinton. Does that not mean I don’t deserve the chance to ask the Republican candidates a question?

This is the silliest thing I have ever seen on this site. You can only question our potential leaders if you belong to their party. Ridiculous.
#73

On November 29th, 2007 at 12:04 pm, feebiebabe said:

On November 29th, 2007 at 1:12 am,

Michelle Malkin said:
Disagree. The lack of disclosure and the pretense of neutrality speak volumes about the inability of CNN and other MSM outlets covering the campaign to do their jobs at the moment when, in their own assessments, the stakes are high.

Correct Michelle. And the DEMS were afraid to debate on FOX because it wouldn’t be BALANCED!!!
#74

On November 29th, 2007 at 12:06 pm, PBoilermaker said:

Sadly, I am not surprised. I am in agreement with those who say that even though the deck was stacked against the GOP candidates, they STILL did well answering the tough questions.
#75

On November 29th, 2007 at 12:07 pm, ajmontana said:

About time FOX is finally reporting on the rest of the plants.
#76

On November 29th, 2007 at 12:09 pm, PBoilermaker said:

On November 29th, 2007 at 12:04 pm, Rusty said:
Being a Democrat does not make one a “plant.” I support Hillary Clinton. Does that not mean I don’t deserve the chance to ask the Republican candidates a question?

This is the silliest thing I have ever seen on this site. You can only question our potential leaders if you belong to their party. Ridiculous.

Whether it is intentional or not, you have missed the point entirely.

Think real hard about the ethics of the situation being discussed.
#77

On November 29th, 2007 at 12:10 pm, TheCityTroll said:

It’s nice to see the proof coming out, but anyone who watched this “debate” knew right away that The Clinton News Network hand picked Democrat questions and questioners. They never had any intention of allowing this to be a Republican Debate for Republican Voters to pick their choice. This was intended to be a pigeon shoot from the git go. Anyone who thought different is a fool!
#78

On November 29th, 2007 at 12:15 pm, terrig said:

I’m shocked, shocked that CNN would do such a thing! sarc off
Seriously, why is anyone surprised about this? I actually sat through this thing and couldn’t believe the stupid supposed NRA guy, the Confederate flag, the “why don’t you like us” questions that were for the most part insulting. The insipid questions that were asked of the Republicans were not asked of the dims.
The brave dimocraps can’t handle Fox news but last night the Republicans showed they can handle anything.