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Fox News Anchor Walks Off Set Over Obama Bashing; Chris Wallace Speaks Out
March 21, 2008


This Fox News breakdown has been fun to watch from the sidelines.  It's a rare public glimpse into some Fox News introspection.

This morning on Fox and Friends, Brian Kilmeade stalked off the set after tangling with co-hosts Gretchen Carlson and Steve Doocy over Obama's comment that his grandmother is a "typical white person."  Kilmeade unsuccessfully tried to talk context but he was aggressively interrupted and overridden by his colleagues.  Exasperated, he finally headed to the exits.



Enter Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace who took the Fox and Friends anchors to task for for what he called "excessive...Obama-bashing."




Posted by Mary McNamara on March 21, 2008 | Comments (16)


March 21, 2008
In response to: Fox News Anchor Walks Off Set Over Obama Bashing; Chris Wallace Speaks Out
Jackie Pfister commented:

Well said C. Wallace. Fox News makes me sick that is why I hardly watch it (and when I do it doesn't last for more than 5 minutes).




March 22, 2008
In response to: Fox News Anchor Walks Off Set Over Obama Bashing; Chris Wallace Speaks Out
Vivian - Chicago commented:

Fox news is CRAZY! Let them hang themselves, they are so full of hate that their exploding from the inside out.




March 22, 2008
In response to: Fox News Anchor Walks Off Set Over Obama Bashing; Chris Wallace Speaks Out
David Carter-Chicago commented:

Fox news is unfair and bitter toward the Obama and Clinton campaigns. They'll jump at the chance to tout and endorse their canidate (McCain)while throwing the democratic challengers; especially Obama, under the bus with extreme prejudice. "FONEY" NEWS sounds better than Fox.




March 22, 2008
In response to: Fox News Anchor Walks Off Set Over Obama Bashing; Chris Wallace Speaks Out
LIN commented:

FOX NEWS IS THE BEST BETTER THAN ANY NETWORK OR MSNBC CNN THEY ALL SPIN




March 22, 2008
In response to: Fox News Anchor Walks Off Set Over Obama Bashing; Chris Wallace Speaks Out
LIN commented:

FOX NEWS IS THE BEST BETTER THAN ANY NETWORK OR MSNBC CNN THEY ALL SPIN




March 22, 2008
In response to: Fox News Anchor Walks Off Set Over Obama Bashing; Chris Wallace Speaks Out
WKaplan commented:

This isn't news "reporting", it's news entertainment. All the major media outlets are run by entertainment conglomerates and are in it strictly for the ratings / $$.




March 22, 2008
In response to: Fox News Anchor Walks Off Set Over Obama Bashing; Chris Wallace Speaks Out
James commented:

It is astounding to see how unfairly and viciously some radio and TV commentators are reacting to Barack Obama’s speech on race. It is simply inexcusable to say, as they do, that Obama “threw his own [white] grandmother under the bus.” Rather, contrary to what everyone expected, he didn't throw anyone under the bus, neither his regrettably hate-filled pastor, nor his own partially prejudiced grandmother who herself admitted that she sometimes struggled with such feelings (as Obama makes clear in his book, "Dreams of My Father"). He didn't throw racially resentful blue collar workers under the bus, nor did he throw angry unemployed black radicals, nor you or me under the bus. Instead, he pointed out that we are all part of this wonderful but in some ways still flawed America, and that there are legitimate reasons for some of the hurtful black and white anger that divides us -- anger which, nonetheless, we should all strive to overcome. Never since Lincoln has a politician spoken to our nation with greater candor, dignity, and truthfulness. Obama stands tall above all the carping talk show hosts who -- resentful at being confronted by a person so utterly sincere, honest and, quite simply, good -- try in vain to pick him to pieces. His speech will stand the test of time because it represents something new -- not politics as usual, but something that lies at the root of all right-minded religion. I begin to wonder if America is worthy of this person of such uniqueness, stature, integrity, and amazing magnanimity. Rev. Jim Boswell




March 22, 2008
In response to: Fox News Anchor Walks Off Set Over Obama Bashing; Chris Wallace Speaks Out
James commented:

It is astounding to see how unfairly and viciously some radio and TV commentators are reacting to Barack Obama’s speech on race. It is simply inexcusable to say, as they do, that Obama “threw his own [white] grandmother under the bus.” Rather, contrary to what everyone expected, he didn't throw anyone under the bus, neither his regrettably hate-filled pastor, nor his own partially prejudiced grandmother who herself admitted that she sometimes struggled with such feelings (as Obama makes clear in his book, "Dreams of My Father"). He didn't throw racially resentful blue collar workers under the bus, nor did he throw angry unemployed black radicals, nor you or me under the bus. Instead, he pointed out that we are all part of this wonderful but in some ways still flawed America, and that there are legitimate reasons for some of the hurtful black and white anger that divides us -- anger which, nonetheless, we should all strive to overcome. Never since Lincoln has a politician spoken to our nation with greater candor, dignity, and truthfulness. Obama stands tall above all the carping talk show hosts who -- resentful at being confronted by a person so utterly sincere, honest and, quite simply, good -- try in vain to pick him to pieces. His speech will stand the test of time because it represents something new -- not politics as usual, but something that lies at the root of all right-minded religion. I begin to wonder if America is worthy of this person of such uniqueness, stature, integrity, and amazing magnanimity. Rev. Jim Boswell




March 23, 2008
In response to: Fox News Anchor Walks Off Set Over Obama Bashing; Chris Wallace Speaks Out
speakup commented:

My thanks to Chris Walllace for speaking out against the Obama-bashing. Some media outlets and/or hosts/reporters are trying to mirror their feelings onto the audience listening to hurt the Sen. Obama. They haven't been able to find anything but this flap! Sen. Obama is not responsible for the outrageous words or actions of Rev. Wright. Furthermore, Sen. Obama is the only one who can decide to continue his membership at the church. We all have the choice to worship where you please. Why didn't Fox News called for Sen. McCain to denouce and reject both Rev. Parsley and Pastor Hagee. Isn't he guilty by association for an endorsement? Why didn't Fox News called for both Bill OReilly and Sean Hanninty to denouce and reject the Catholic Church when the priest destroyed lives against young people. In fact, why didn't Fox fire them to make a statement that you are guilty by association. Why do wives stand by their husbands when they commit sin? Are they guilty by association? He/she without sin cast the first stone. I don't think anyone on Fox News can do so...




March 23, 2008
In response to: Fox News Anchor Walks Off Set Over Obama Bashing; Chris Wallace Speaks Out
wallice/fox commented:

Has fox news joined the obama worshipers? They have been reporting both canditates and have favored neither. Wallace should be corrected for not being professional.




March 23, 2008
In response to: Fox News Anchor Walks Off Set Over Obama Bashing; Chris Wallace Speaks Out
wallice/fox commented:

Has fox news joined the obama worshipers? They have been reporting both canditates and have favored neither. Wallace should be corrected for not being professional.




March 23, 2008
In response to: Fox News Anchor Walks Off Set Over Obama Bashing; Chris Wallace Speaks Out
michael55 commented:

FOX NEWS CHANNEL they claim that they are "FAIR AND BALANCED " , they probably mean that they are "FAIR AND WHITE "




March 23, 2008
In response to: Fox News Anchor Walks Off Set Over Obama Bashing; Chris Wallace Speaks Out
mary mcnamara commented:

I'm bothered that Fox anchors jumped all over an innocuous phrase like "typical white person" and embellished the remark beyond recognition. At a key moment in this county, when Obama paved the way for having an open dialog on race, Fox News once again focuses on trivia.




March 24, 2008
In response to: Fox News Anchor Walks Off Set Over Obama Bashing; Chris Wallace Speaks Out
Joe commented:

This was a joke people! This is why Fox and Friends continues to outshine CNN AND MSNBC in the ratings. They actually have fun doing what there doing.Go find a sense of humor, Mary...




March 24, 2008
In response to: Fox News Anchor Walks Off Set Over Obama Bashing; Chris Wallace Speaks Out
mary barth commented:

Cris Wallace was very much out of line talking with Steve, Brian and Gretchen about bashing Obama. Fristly, he didn't have his facts straight; he was not loyal to his fellow co-workers at FOX; he was not there to critisize Fox and Freinds he was suppose to be promoting his own show on Sunday. He is a closet Democrat who has now shown that he is his father's son. I have never felt comfortable with him and now I know why. He owes Fox and Freinds an apology and should do it quickly. I will never watch him or his program again. What a jerk!




March 26, 2008
In response to: Fox News Anchor Walks Off Set Over Obama Bashing; Chris Wallace Speaks Out
mary mcnamara commented:

It's convenient to claim, after the fact, that Kilmeade's exit was a joke - which is what Fox execs are now saying. However, it sure didn't look that way. And I'm certainly not the only blogger who thought so. This isn't about being left/right, Republican or Democrat. This is about using the media to unfairly target a presidential candidate. Chris Wallace is right and he took a courageous position. The bashing is excessive and unseemly, and corrosive and unwarranted. It's unhealthy for this country and it's a Fox News low point.





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