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[...] Biden to anchor: 'Is that a real question?' Obama campaign cuts off WFTV after interview with Joe Biden [...]

[...] gotta love it when a booby trap springs on the booby that sets it. For example: "You may recognize this famous quote," WFTV Anchor Barbara West told Biden on [...]

[...] 26, 2008 · No Comments From today's talk-show circuit comes this this little gem of ignorance (h/t Red Tory). Biden quite correctly laughs at the question's ludicrous [...]

wasnt palin just convicted of a crime?, dealing with troopergate?, america is lost. so lost.

More name-calling? And this time by the so-called news interviewer no less!!

Ms West is married to a GOP strategist. I expect an interviewer to at least pretend to be unbiased. She certainly had an agenda and didn't have her facts straight.

She should be fired over this Guess she won't be invited to the victory celebration.

He did handle the heat. The questions were ridiculous. Search it. She basically repeated McCain campaign talking points. It was disgusting from any political perspective.

Proverbs 16v52 Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city....

This seems so unreal ! is this WFTV so illiterate that she could really think Sen. Obama is a marxist ? and that she finds this question is relevant ? This is not a though question. This is pure, and clumsy, manipulation . I cannot imagine anyone is taking this seriously, and I don't understand CNN is reporting this.

Finally, we are about to free ourselves from the rancid, stinking claw of neo-conservatism.

PUMA's; Get a grip!! you are betrayers of your own ideals and totally disingenuous. Go eat a carton of ice cream and some bon bons instead of trying to wreck america with the rest of the enimies of truth and freedom............

If helping the poor out, which is SuPPORTED by God, is Marxist, then helping the rich to be richer, the work of the Devil. God did say that 'money is the root of all evil'.

proverbs 31:8-9 Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all destitute. Speak up and judge fairly, defend the rights of the poor and needy...

This women is not a reporter she is a partisan hack. There is enough of this on both sides no wonder the media has become so disliked. What happened to real journalism? All we have is partisan pundits masquerading as journalist's.

Interesting>i just read that Palin is complain about the K.Couric interview.That was no fair interview.Joe Biden was Interview with lies Questions.Words/Question lies from de McCain/Palin camp.
West have show her real color ,her real face.
She was sweet with McCain in her Interview,she almost kis him,
yes so sweet was she with McCain.
Those Question aren`t tough question ,they were punk`d questions.
Biden did a good job.
West just did show the world how a bad interview.. she is by showing
her real McCain Rep..... color.

Obama Biden 2008

There is no relation between taxes and Marx. Socialism is not about allocation of tax burdens. It is about allocation of economic systems under governmental control so that each individual gets a fair proportion of the proceeds.

The question was stupid.

Most interviewers idea of a "tough" question usually turns out to border more on the RIDICULOUS in actuality!

Foreigners – you say – who cares!

Yes! but can so many people be so wrong!

Europe for Obama!

Canada for Obama!

Oct 23 2008
According to a new poll for the International Herald Tribune.The survey, conducted by Harris Interactive for the IHT and the news channel France 24, reflects the "overwhelming" support in Western Europe for Obama, the Democratic presidential candidate
The poll was conducted online from Oct. 1 to 13 by Harris Interactive, in partnership with France 24 and the International Herald Tribune, among 6,276 adults, ages 16 to 64, in Britain, France, Germany, Spain… and adults, ages 18 to 64, in Italy.

wah, wah, wah, the press core asked the Obama campaign a real question, how dare they. There only supposed to talk about how he's our savior!

I just reviewed the link to Conde Nast Portfolio.com that you made and you made a HUGE ERROR. Nowhere does the WFTV's news director say she did "an even tougher interview she did with John McCain." The blog post you linked to was pointing out how she was throwing softballs to McCain.

PLEASE MAKE THIS CORRECTION.

Ancour woman franticly runs off the air after being viciosuly attacked by an older white male with thining white hair, who carved a backwards B in her face and gave her a black eye....

I heart Uncle Joe

Reporters can ask politicians any questions they want to ask. The important thing is that Sen. Biden had the answers that Americans need – that calling Obama a Socialist or Marxist is ridiculous, and explaining what Obama's policy really is.

Go Joe! Obama/Biden '08!!

She reminds me of Michelle Bachman for some reason. They all look like they've been possessed and sound so robotic repeating the same Sean Hannity talking points. Do they all go to the same neocon school of right winged talking points? The questioning is always so predictable. Whoever wrote that post from PUMA needs to get a life. First of all what tough questions has Palin been asked??? She can't go anywhere without a chaperone.

Same old song and dance from the Obama camp. Anytme they are asked a hard question they either don't answer it or try to make the person asking it out like an idiot.

BRAVO JOE!!

BRAVO JOE!

BRAVO JOE!

BRAVO JOE!

Hey CNN, guess what MSNBC actually allows people with different viewpoints on their blogs. You don't have to worship at the temple of Obama to get your post printed. It's interesting that Biden hasn't talked to the press since September 13th, if the media is going to trash Palin for this, where's the outrage over Biden. Oh I forgot, he's running with Obama, can't criticize him!

OUCH ... Sizzle...

Truth hurts Joe. Elect oBama and welcome to the USSA.

West you are another fabricating Rebuttican move to Fox thats where you belong over there with Hannity,Rove,Greta, O'Rilley thats Fabricated question and the answer the looney loosers deserve .
Dont need 4 more years after 8 years of this B.S.

Obama/Biden all the way tgo the Oval Office

What if Obama is the worst president ever? The left's version of Bush.

I'm voting for McCain so I can say "At least I didn't vote for him"

Joe Biden is amazing. By the way, agreed with what "Phil Newton in Murphy, Oregon" said.

Turns out the interviewers husband is Wade West; a Republican Media Consultant. Gee, never would have guessed that one!!

I am sick of the GOP running this slop vs. a campaign. You have no idea how many people I have spoken to who are voting against McCain simply because of the crap he is spewing out.

What if Obama is the worst president ever? The left's version of Bush.

I'm voting for McCain so I can say "At least I didn't vote him"

That news anchor is actually an idiot.

This is the future under Obama, Censorship, the Media is scared of Obama and his Chicago ways, we the people need to make the Media be more afraid of us, the people they represent. We have our vote to remind the Politician’s who is in control, we the people; we have our dollars to remind the Media who is in control, we the people. We cast our vote against bias in the Media by boycotting MSNCB & NBC (all shows) the most visible offenders. The boycott message will be to all members of the media and will remind them who is in control, we the people. We must also boycott the sponsor’s products, followed by letters to these companies, that we will not purchase their products if they continue to support MSNBC & NBC while they overtly attempt to influence the presidential election for Obama. Start NOW!

Apparently John McCain believes that it's perfectly acceptable to let the helpless suffer the deprivation of homelessness, hunger, and pain so the ten percent who own everything and control everything may enjoy their luxury homes, jets, yachts, and lavish lifestyles. I disagree.

I give credit, Biden did say with all due respect! I think I would not have honored that stupid question with a remark at all. I have that luxury, Biden does not.

But both he and Obama must be tired of repeating the same TRUTHS to same stupid LIES. McCain can preach it, but God help us when the media acts like those lies are worth repeating! I expect more from the media. They know the truth. It is their job to keep us aware of what is truth and what is lies. It is NOT their job to keep asking if a lie is a lie! Seriously!

She had lame questions. She is a freakin joke.

Are you kidding me? That's what they call a tough question? Also, he answered the question! What's the big deal?

The Republican attacks have become a laughing matter, and few are taking them seriously anymore.
West's husband is a conservative strategist, so it is obvious where she got her questions from. Calling her balanced is like calling McCain moderate despite the fact that he is proud that he voted with Bush 90% of the time.

Tough questions? that woman was just reciting campaign talking points. that was not journalism it looked like a fox news audition

MCCAIN KEEPS SAYING OBAMA WILLTAX AND SPEND MAYBE SOME OF THAT MONEY WILLBE SPENT IN USA HIS WAY IS SPEND AND BORROW MANLY IN IRAG

First Obama's going to raise everyone's taxes...watch out!! Now he's a Marxist. Which one is it??? Were people screaming Marxism in the 90's when the economy and jobs were thriving??? Obama's plan is very similar to Clinton's plan, which worked. I don't want to hear about the twists of politics, I just want more jobs, a stronger economy, and a country that I can believe in. McCain offers none of that, plain and simple.

There is a lot of talk about taxes. But something is missing. McCain said on Meet the Press today, that he would veto bills he voted for. That does not make sense. That proves he is talking erratic. Why vote for a bills you would veto. That is not country first.

Joe the Plumber owes Barack Obama an apology.

Barack took the time and consideration for him to explain that he would get a tax break under his plan. Joe the plumber was a plant by the McCain campaign.

If American's are happy with the way things have been going the last 8 years or even the last month then vote for McCain/Palin. Even the biggest Alaskan newspaper endorsed Barack Obama. Barack could even win Arizona.

Amercian's are fed up with McCain/Palin/Bush/Chaney/Rove

We want change we can believe in.

It's a stupid question because Karl Marx did not invent socialism. So to call Obama a Marxist is stupid. Mother Theresa has socialist views. Why not refer to Obama a Theresa-ist? The whole notion of Obama being socialist is bogus and just reveals the ignorance and illiteracy of the GOP.

Am I missing something here? McCain campaign has become that desparate?Joe answered the questions posed with clear answers...where is the story here again?

Biden handled that interview in excellent form. Although the questions were ridiculous, he answered every one.

West is a hack.

McCain once called the Bush tax cuts immoral, so was he being a Marxist/Socialist then? It's so sad when the media just parrots back the GOP talking points. They ask about Ayers but not about Gordon Liddy. They ask about Socialism but never question McCain about his previous support of the very things he now says are socialistic. His argument is that the economy is struggling so that's why we should make the Bush tax cuts permanent. So when the economy is doing well, Socialism is okay? This is why he's losing and losing big.

Well he did answer it right. Done. I would've laughed too.

Describing that interview as "tough" is ridiculous. The anchorwoman's blundering attempts at "gotcha" questions were pathetic and deserving of a little humor from the Senator.

i just watch the interview...Biden is not angry...he was straight and right on the point..this is what this people deserve by trying to put the candidates on the spot with lies....put the candidates on the spot with the truth.....do that to Palin with trooper gate and the bridge to nowhere...lety Biden be Biden and stop the lies.

November the 4th is coming...forget all this fluff...
GET OUT AND VOTE!

Hmmm. if Obama-Biden ticket is representing marxism/communism because of this one quotation of Marx then the McCain-Palin are the party that represents the ever-evolving definition of fascism. Their ideologies are very very close to fascism by their chants for nationalism, liberals are bad for congress, whitehouse and the people, less gov't or no gov't at all...etc. Has West even read Marx????

I Hear Fox News Is Hiring A Bunch Of Blow Hards That Can Churn Out Taking Points On Que! She Would Fit Right In!

Dumb question, good answer.

Here's how it works: If wingnuts really don't like you, they call you a socialist. If they dislike you even more, they call you a Marxist. If they really hate you, they call you a communist.

But they really have no idea what the words mean. They just use them to show increasing anger. It's a different kind of curse words.

Go Joe!

He showed up that rightwing shill with her McCain campaign talking-points questions for the buffoon she is!

It's hard rightwingers like this fool that have driven moderates and independents to vote for Obama-Biden.

So keep those "tough" questions coming!

Ha!

McCain just said that he is going to strengthen our military AND lower our Taxes!

Indeed, yes, just like Bush.... he will run this country on borrowed money from China!

But, God forbid, he should not raise taxes on the richest 5% of the wealthiest of this nation.... which happens to be his wife and himself as well as most of his cronies!

Forgive me if I can hear is desperation and Bush policies along with a lot of lies and fear mongering!

Palin's wadrobe as an example is effective demand. Thus purchasing power.

There's a difference between a tough question and a stupid question. If I were Biden, I would have genuinely believe it was a joke too. Journalists need to have people teach them that, contrary to what their kindergarten teachers told them, there IS such a thing as a stupid question. I hope Saturday Night Live or the Daily show skewers this flunky of a news reporter.

Jay-
Wow republican's have destroyed this country??? What an ignorant statement, you must be a democrat. George Bush has protected this country- Have we had another 911 since he's been on watch??? The answer is no. But you go ahead and vote for and inexperienced Barack Obama and you look at how HE WILL DESTROY the United States. And then when it happens I will be more than happy to tell you I told you so.
Democrats=Ignorance

no but 9/11 was on Bush's watch he let it happen democrats did not

by the way: what is wrong with spreading wealth? Shouldn't everyone be happy, if everybody would be wealthy? And yes, the stupid question got the right answer from Biden

some questions border on the insane...this is one.

Great answer Joe!

Very good question and horrible answer. The Dems. need to be careful of what they say, the election is theirs to lose. Considering Americans particularly ignorant views of Karl Marx, such phrases as "spreading the wealth" should have been avoided.

If you ask me, the Democratic party has been consistently moving further and further toward a more socialist platform. They continue to guise it under economic troubles. When Obama becomes president, the democrats will have to choose to follow his more radical socialism, Clintons more moderate liberal views or they will have to break apart.

CNN should offer this woman a job. And then she should give lessons to the rest of their "journalists."

If it weren't for CNN being in Obama's pocket, we'd be looking at a whole different race. CNN – change your name to DNN.

If you want both sides of an isue or candidate, check out FOX News. They used to be leaning to the right, but they cleaned up their act after so much criticism.

CNN – it's your turn to do the same, although it's too late for this race.

Joe done such a great job with that reporter. I was proud. He owned her. She thought she could trip him up with tough questions but he answered everyone without hesitation. I didn't hear one "I'll have to get back to you on that." Quite refreshing after listening to sarah palin dance around questions.

Interesting October 26th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Finally some fair and balanced journalism. There is a God….

PUMA 2008!
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I'm interested in knowing your views at this point. I didn't think that PUMA's still existed. Fair and balanced journalism is certainly in the eyes of the beholder, it certainly depends upon the news network you choose, to be honest. Do your own research and stop depending on the news networks to do your job. And for heaven sakes, stop crying over spilled milk already; it's gotten a bit old at this point.

Yes, silly questions. Bidens response to each and every one was appropriate and on message.

That was a stupid question. GOP has nothing to run on. There serious things to talk about and that's all a journalist could ask.
That was good Joe

this reporter, along with all the other people who are crying socialism and marxism should go read up on the subject before making silly comments. this wasn't a tough question, it was a ridiculous question. did we live in a socialist or communist society from 1992 to 2000? i dont think so. all obama is trying to do is get our economy back to what it was before bush took office. too bad so many idiots don't realize that or even want to? silly republicans

Can somebody please teach the difference beween socialism, marxism and common sense to these reporters? Pretty please?

Joe's response was appropriate and actually gave this reporter a better answer then she deserved.

Lame question! But great answer from Biden! Good Job our soon to be VP. I cant wait to call him Mr. Vice President.

~former republican here for Obama/Biden08!

A question thata CNN anchor will never ask

That was a good answer to a question that is completely not relevant. I wonder if that TV anchor has ever read any Marx? I'm doubting it.

Also, Palin wouldn't have been able to string together even something that sounded like English as an answer. She can't even form a solid answer as to what magazines she reads. Yeah, she's been getting "tough questions". Right.

Go Joe!

As one that has been called a "socialist", I was going to urge Obama to nationalize the banking system once he is in office - oh, wait! The conservative republican president already did that! Okay, okay – I've got it – how about if the government bails out the auto industry ... what? They already did that, too? Oh, wait, I have another idea ... how about a program of free spending that create unbelievable budget deficits .... you're kidding ... they already did that, too?

Darn, well, us liberals can't possibly go along with republican programs. I guess we'll just have to step in and save capitalism instead.

I wached the interview with John McCain and she throw softballs.
Joes answered the question with great reasoning.

Oh looky,looky now!! That reporter thought Joe was going to get sucked up into that plant by the GOP Oh please! Joe is too wise for that. I'm so glad he laughed it off. Go Joe.

Palin is making her closing arguments.

1. Her clothes
2. Her accessories

I guess that sums it up.

HERE IS A SIMPLE DEFINITION OF MARXISM !!!

ALL TAX BENEFITS TO A SELECT FEW,

AT THE EXPENSE OF ALL OTHERS. PS. THINK

ALL NATIONAL DECISIONS MADE BY THE VERY FEW.

NOW ASK YOURSELF, WHO DOES THIS SOUND LIKE ?

IT SURE AS HELL DOESN'T SOUND LIKE OBAMA,

BUT MORE LIKE BUSH, MCBUSH & LOBBYISTS, WITH THEIR

12 HOUSE & 13 CAR, RANCHES AND BILLIONS OF DOLLARS,,

WHILE THE REST OF US LOSE OUR SMALL HOMES & CARS.

Seems like she is using a Republican talking point. That is not a real question.

Joe is just being Joe...if he thought it was a dumb question, then he would laugh and he did answer it....it's not that big of a deal....

Did you see her interview with McCain? Please, the woman did nothing but lob softball, pandering questions to McCain.

I was shocked when I found out it wasn't a Fox affiliate.

Hey Reggie,

Do you know why Mccain/ Palin have to deal with the heat is because they say a lot of lies. Also if your a smart person you can tell that these people are lying all the time. Now tell me is it fair that I get Taxed $1000 on my payroll check every month while making $40K a year? Do you why I'm voting for Obama I would get a huge tax break.

Vote for Obama/ Biden 08

"reggie October 26th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Biden cannot handle the heat. Gheesh! McCain and Palin have to deal with that all the time…"

Yeah, like answering which newspapers or magazines she reads that have shaped her worldview......

The question was ridiculous, and I would have asked if she was kidding too. She was just echoing the McCain talking points.

If you ask a stupid question what sort of response would you expect?

Turns out the news anchor is married to a Republican consultant too, so this sort of silliness should be expected. At least he answered the question.

It is a joke. How is that communist/socialist? This was the TAX structure during Regan/Bush/Clinton era. Were they all socialist?

It only makes sense considering her husband is a republican strategist who has worked for John MCCain

Laugh now you idiot Biden!!! When he brings in all the terrorist and takes all your money, you'll not be laughing then

The interviewer is the wife of a Gop media consultant ( wade west ) ,who got her questions handed over to her by the MCcain camp.
Do I need to say more. She is a Gop Hack ,that is why her questions are very ridiculous.
I am happy Biden took care of her nonsense interview.

How is Karl Marx is he related to Groucho Marx. Well any way she asked such supid Questions. Whats he got to do with Obama. Silly willy girl. Needs to go back to school. Well Go Getem Biden

good for you joe...stop them from the beginning go joe go joe

Early voting is the way to go.

Registered Republican "voted" Obama/Biden 08

West really needs to read more of Marx. Then she would realize that Marx also believed that ther common factory worker should be just as powerful as the next man and in many casesis smarter than the executive. Somethingwe know O'bama doesn't stand for. Marx also believed in a government of few. O'bama doesnt believe in that.

stupid question

This country gives subsidies to farmers and other industries to offset their losses, which is socialism. However, idiots like the journalist questioning Biden; McCain and Biden are to stupid to even look up this crap before spewing it out to the public.

Maybe if Palin would respond like Joe did they would not be in the soup they are in...NOT! She can't help herself! She loves the preverbial foot in mouth. Joe Biden handles it better, talks out of it better...I love this guy!

Answer the question, Joe. Socialism awaits.

republicans are just ridiculous.

This Republicans shill was spewing GOP talking points .... but Biden put her in her place ... they were so ashamed they removed the video from their website ...

And those right-wingers who doubt me ....

Contrast her interview with Biden & Mc Cain ..... a stark difference ....

This Chick is just vex Obama is ahead of Mc Cain in her state ... FL

FL will be blue in 08!!!!

I'm getting really tired of the socialist/Marxist attacks being leveled at Senator Obama. Anyone who thinks Obama is a Marxist has clearly never met a Marxist before.

Biden doesn't know if he's coming or going just like Obama. We do not need this in a President. Obama handled the economy great...call me if you need me. Great leader. God help us if they do get in....

Its time to see the real Biden. CNN has not even reported on this story yet. What does that say. The media coverage for Biden and Obama is "softball questions". Keep drinking the Koolaide.

How about the fact that Ms. Wests husband is a heavy weight contributor to the republicrook party ......... He gives a lot of money to the RNC .......
Here we go again, first Joe the plumber,now ms. talking point, the anchorwoman .

The american people are walking straight into a marxist administration.

That question got a better response than it deserved. Maybe she's auditioning for a spot on Fox News.

How the heck does she still have her job? Shes basically asking if a presidential candidate is a Marxist.

If that was a Republican Candidate we'd be hearing a bunch of garbage about the media bias and other baloney.

IT'S MARXIST TO SPEND AMERICAN DOLLAR ON AMERICAN

TAX PAYERS, BUT NOT $200,000 ON PALIN'S CLOTHS AND

HAIR. & IT'S NOT MARXIST TO PAY FOR MCSAME'S HEALTH

INSURANCE, BUT IT IS TO PAY FOR OURS. I THINK WE NEED

TO RE-READ THE DEFINITION OF MARXISM, BECAUSE WHAT

BUSH & MCBUSH HAVE PRACTICED, ALL BENEFITS TO THE

SELECT FEW IS MARXISM BY ITS VERY DEFINITION !!!!

Reggie,

When you say can't handle the heat that McCain and Palin receive, are you talking about questions like What magazines or papers you read or maybe tough things like name one Supreme Court Decision other then Roe vs. Wade.

It is a silly question and its laughable McCain/Palin are still touting it in their stump speeches.

Open wider Joe, maybe you can get both feet in your mouth.

I'm certainly in favor of hard hitting questions, but with all do respect that is a real amateurish and ludicrous question. Karl Marx? Regardless of your take on the election, the suggestion that Obama/Biden are in league with said ideology is beyond the pale, and not a serious question at all. They've enjoyed very strong pro-business backing, and I seriously doubt Warren Buffet would help advise a Marxist. I would've laughed at her question as well - it was totally absurd.

Finally, someone from the media with some guts and backbone.
Thank you so much Barbara west.

Biden and obama.....such whiners. This should give you people who are going to vote for obama some idea of how closed and secretitive he will be. He will not answer to any one.

That lady is racist!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08 & '12

I dont think the questions were tough as much as they were stupid.

Biden is showing an arrogance lately, laughing at the news reports question and answering the question with a question! Hes taking Obamas lead. Barbara West was right in making him answer it...

WEST SHOULD GO WORK FOR FOX..THERE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN A TOUGH QUESTION AND A TRUE SUBJECT..THE GOP
CONTINUES TO BLOW SMOKE !!!

Finally some fair and balanced journalism. There is a God....

PUMA 2008!

That's not a tough question, its just a question to show that the interviewer has never read any Marx. There are tough questions to be asked of the Obama campaign but that is not one of them.

Biden cannot handle the heat. Gheesh! McCain and Palin have to deal with that all the time....

Stupid question.

Great answer.

More than she deserved.

Go Joe!