11 Apr 10
I'm watching Bill O'Reilly right now on YES' "Center Stage." He's a fascinating interview, by the way. Very forthcoming and very smooth talker.
Anyway, I'm on record saying that the O'Reilly interview of Obama during the election was a turning point for me in how I viewed Obama. Before the interview, I quasi-bought the teleprompter theory (that Obama was only a good speaker when reading a teleprompter). I was very impressed by Obama's ability to hold his own against O'Reilly for a long interview on a myriad of issues and I instantly changed my mind about him.
Well, it surprised me to learn tonight that O'Reilly was also impressed by Obama's performance. He said so in so many words. He also called Obama a "really nice guy" and, although he criticized the enormous federal deficits that Obama has run up, he was surprisingly positive about Obama in general.
Just thought I'd share...
12 Apr 10
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Originally posted by sh76So does that mean you will vote for him in 2012?
I'm watching Bill O'Reilly right now on YES' "Center Stage." He's a fascinating interview, by the way. Very forthcoming and very smooth talker.
Anyway, I'm on record saying that the O'Reilly interview of Obama during the election was a turning point for me in how I viewed Obama. Before the interview, I quasi-bought the teleprompter theory (that Obama was onl he was surprisingly positive about Obama in general.
Just thought I'd share...
I have heard similar things about "W". I have heard that he is witty and engaging and overall a nice guy.
12 Apr 10
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Originally posted by sh76Michael Kay does an excellent job with these Center Stage interviews.
I'm watching Bill O'Reilly right now on YES' "Center Stage." He's a fascinating interview, by the way. Very forthcoming and very smooth talker.
Anyway, I'm on record saying that the O'Reilly interview of Obama during the election was a turning point for me in how I viewed Obama. Before the interview, I quasi-bought the teleprompter theory (that Obama was onl he was surprisingly positive about Obama in general.
Just thought I'd share...
Larry King isn't going to be around forever. When it comes time to replace him, Kay would be an excellent option.
12 Apr 10
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Originally posted by whodeyProbably not; though it depends on whom he's running against. If, by some chance, he runs against Palin, I will vote for him. But if we get a fiscally responsible Republican to run on a platform of closing the federal budget deficit, keeping the welfare state from spiraling out of control and a tough but responsible foreign policy, I'll probably vote for him/her. Chris Christie, you listening?
So does that mean you will vote for him in 2012?
The fact that I may vote against Obama doesn't mean I don't think he's intelligent or competent.
12 Apr 10
Originally posted by MelanerpesHe really does. Though, most of his guests are sports-related and very few of his guests are contentious about anything. If he had to grill someone in an adversarial interview, I'm not sure he'd be so effective.
Michael Kay does an excellent job with these Center Stage interviews.
Larry King isn't going to be around forever. When it comes time to replace him, Kay would be an excellent option.
I don't watch Larry King much. Are his interviews also cream puff types; or does he get down and dirty?
12 Apr 10
Originally posted by sh76If Christie can successfully declaw all the special interests opposing his plans, pass his plan, and get New Jersey's budget under control - he would definitely be a formidable candidate. Of course, Christie still has a lot of work to do.
Probably not; though it depends on whom he's running against. If, by some chance, he runs against Palin, I will vote for him. But if we get a fiscally responsible Republican to run on a platform of closing the federal budget deficit, keeping the welfare state from spiraling out of control and a tough but responsible foreign policy, I'll probably vote for him/he ...[text shortened]... act that I may vote against Obama doesn't mean I don't think he's intelligent or competent.
During the 2012 GOP primary, Palin and her supporters would have to explain why a quitter would be a better candidate than someone who successfully met the challenges of a bad economy and a lousy budget situation in a blue state.
12 Apr 10
Originally posted by sh76So you think that his current fiscal path is compentant?
Probably not; though it depends on whom he's running against. If, by some chance, he runs against Palin, I will vote for him. But if we get a fiscally responsible Republican to run on a platform of closing the federal budget deficit, keeping the welfare state from spiraling out of control and a tough but responsible foreign policy, I'll probably vote for him/he ...[text shortened]... act that I may vote against Obama doesn't mean I don't think he's intelligent or competent.
12 Apr 10
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Originally posted by PalynkaI am not discussing interviews on TV, rather, I am talking about off air interactions. Perhaps he does not do well under pressure? No doubt, Obama does a better job than "W" in that regard.
Do you have an interview that shows Bush's ability to face a hostile reporter?
12 Apr 10
Originally posted by whodeyI assume you mean Obama's; not Christie's.
So you think that his current fiscal path is compentant?
The answer is that it depends on what he does in the next 12 months as the economy improves.
The deficits he has run up are reckless and dangerous. If they were emergency measures so stabilize the economy and if he now works to reduce them dramatically, then yes, I suppose they could be competent.
If we continue to see trillion dollar budget deficits 2 and 3 years from now, then no.
12 Apr 10
Originally posted by whodeyThe OP is about Obama not being a teleprompter puppet, not really about him being 'nice guy' off-air.
I am not discussing interviews on TV, rather, I am talking about off air interactions. Perhaps he does not do well under pressure? No doubt, Obama does a better job than "W" in that regard.
12 Apr 10
Originally posted by MelanerpesI think anyone who wins the Republican nomination will have a good shot at Obama, even if it is Palin. I just don't think Palin has a prayer of making it. I just pray it is not a McCain type or I may not be voting at all. I refuse to vote for Obama either way.
If Christie can successfully declaw all the special interests opposing his plans, pass his plan, and get New Jersey's budget under control - he would definitely be a formidable candidate. Of course, Christie still has a lot of work to do.
During the 2012 GOP primary, Palin and her supporters would have to explain why a quitter would be a better candida ...[text shortened]... successfully met the challenges of a bad economy and a lousy budget situation in a blue state.