“Nice Andy” Breitbart Shows Up On Red Eye To Discuss “Angry Andy” At CPAC

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by Frances Martel | 12:29 pm, February 23rd, 2010

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Hot off the heels of a career-defining weekend as CPAC’s Miss Congeniality, right-of-center Internet personality Andrew Breitbart took to Fox News’ late-night politically incorrect safe space Red Eye to chat with host Greg Gutfeld, giving the public a peek into the polemic’s mind the Monday after. This Breitbart, however, was not the blisteringly aggressive soldier of truth that strolled the hotel lobby for leftists to publicly humiliate in viral YouTube videos, but a jolly – albeit obstinate – David laughing at how quickly his Goliaths are going down.

Watching Breitbart defend his beliefs while shedding most of the outlandish behavior that has recently defined him to the conservative mainstream feels a bit like watching an out-of-body experience. Not that “Nice Andy,” as Gutfeld described it, was that much more restrained in using the lurid hyperbole that defines “Angry Andy,” – he described ACORN “prostitute” Hannah Giles as “one of the greatest people of all time” for her exclusive report on arch-nemesis Max Blumenthal picking his nose and his daily political wars on Twitter as “a borderline sexual fetish.”

The difference between the two is that, unlike at CPAC, Breitbart let everyone in on the secret that while his enemies are livid with anger, he is having the time of his life. Choice quotes like “I want it to be in the history books of saying that I took down the institutional left” may imply that he views himself as a major player in a Beckian “refounding” of American journalism. But ultimately – whether he intended it or not – there was a confession that, what many might interpret as uncontrollable anger, was simply the pure joy of, as he put it, realizing that “bullies crumble when you hit them back.” He probably felt comfortable letting down his guard because, well, what are the odds Blumenthal is up and watching Fox News at 3am?

Our White House reporter Tommy Christopher (who had his own colorful run-in with Breitbart at CPAC) had a slightly different take on “Nice Andy,” hinting that the light-hearted tone was actually conciliatory:

“Maybe I was wrong, maybe Breitbart is worried that he damaged his brand with his CPAC antics, but that was the real Andrew. He can be pretty calm when you’re not disagreeing with him, but when you do, get ready for random booger slam poetry.”

While it is possible that “Nice Andy” is a too-little-too-late attempt at damage control, it seems “Angry Andy” is really the only one the press cares to talk about. Before he started talking down bullies that dared question his integrity, Breitbart was a relative unknown. Now he’s poised to be the right’s next internet superstar. What incentive does he have to fix something that doesn’t seem broken?

Take a gander at the inner workings of Breitbart’s mind in his Red Eye appearance below:

Andrew Breitbart, Big Government, Big Journalism, CPAC, fox news, greg gutfeld, Hannah Giles, James O'Keefe, Max Blumenthal, red eye, Tommy Christopher

MichelleF

Tommy,
I think you couldn’t be more wrong. Watching your lame attempt to paint James as a racist due to his outfit was truly priceless!
Azarkhan

“what are the odds Blumenthal is up and watching Fox News at 3am?”

Who cares if that leftist asshole saw it? Like all leftists, his mind is closed and has been since the ’60s.

As Mediaite “reported” (I hesitate to use that word to describe a leftist media outlet that is trying to “refound” journalism in its own slanted image) Red Eye outdraws CNN’s entire prime time lineup. That is the key: Andrew Breitbart is reaching a relatively large audience even at 3AM.
tjl

If it helps, MichelleF, Tommy didn’t write this post. Apologies to Frances. He may read it and in turn feel the burn of your comment, but I think it’s safe to say that you posted that comment without even reading the post. Fair?
tjl

“Who cares if that leftist asshole saw it? Like all leftists, his mind is closed and has been since the ’60s. ”

Your age is showing….
The Real Royal King

The poor 1960′s! One of America’s transformational times. A paradigm shift from “can’t” to “can” from “keep out” to “welcome” from “Kill a Kommie for Chrst” to “come let us reason together”. Yes, so much to hate and fear.
MichelleF

Actually, TJL, I did read the article, I was repsonding to his comment within the article. Stop trying to play gotcha, it’s pathetic.
stoogedudes

“…aggressive soldier of truth…”? Thank goodness I didn’t have any liquid in my mouth, otherwise I would have sprayed my computer and potentially ruined it.

I understand that conservatives feel like they need someone in the media to go after those they disagree with, but this guy seems to be getting more unhinged by the day.

Conservatives need someone like George Will or Charles Krauthammer, conservatives whom I have much respect for because they can articulate their arguments, instead of someone who seems on the brink of being admitted into a mental institution by screaming over those he disagrees with and talks about Tommy Christopher’s you know what hanging out of his pants. Yeah, Hannah Giles is a true journalist…”BREAKING NEWS: Max Blumenthal caught picking his nose. Is this the death knell for liberals? More on this EXCLUSIVE story tomorrow”

This wasn’t a Mediaite post as much as it was a big ol’ smooch to Breitbart by Ms. Martel. *scoffs* And conservatives complain that Mediaite is controlled by liberals. If anything, Mediaite is pretty much balanced. But I’m sure I’d find a few conservatives on here who would disagree.
Azarkhan

tjl: What is showing for me is reading and research on leftist politics. Whereas what is showing for you is petty, meaningless sniping.

Please, either grow up or run along and play with your leftist friends.
Christine

“stoogedudes” ? appropriate name….love, love, love when liberals tell conservatives what we need. It’s safe to say you have no clue what we need. Just focus on disappointing your wife, kay? Thanks.

Strange, Keith Olbermann can throw friggin hissy fits night after night, and he’s a hero of the Left. Andrew Breitbart loses his temper and he belongs in a mental institute? Save a room for Olby…and why not Schultz and Shuster just to be safe?

I find men in chick fights kinda amusing.
http://www.facebook.com/people/John-C-Gaiser/611872085 John C Gaiser

Nice twitter slapdown!
writer

I love how Greg says at the end of every ‘gregalogue’, “if you disagree with me, you’re probably a racist.” Making fun of the left’s favorite mantra shows just what a joke it’s become. If it’s raining, you’re a racist. My shoe’s untied. You’re a racist. I’m going to the store. You’re a racist. The best part is, the far left keeps throwing it out there, as if the accused has been mortally wounded by the accusation. They don’t realize that everyone else is laughing at them.
Grammie

Writer, an earlier one was “If you disagree with me, sir, than you are worse than Hitler”.

Red Eye is the only good thing about being an insomniac. Love it!
shootfromthehip

Andrew is such a liar. The left is pissed? Look at how Andy acted when confronted by a non Fox news ally such as Max Blumenthal. Max was calm at CPAC, Andy, to use his words “lashed out” at Max. He called Max names. He raised his voice at Max and became a parody of himself.

Who is the bully Andy?

Who is the hypocrite?
http://www.facebook.com/people/Denise-Dixon/100000298850326 Denise Dixon

Love your show.Quick question.I have some Japanese friends,Vietnamese and Korean friends. They all came here legally,but have family and friends visiting them and would like to stay here in America.So we were wondering if Obama would grant them amnesty like he did his Aunt.,and like he wants to give to the Mexicans.Because it’s going to take fime and money to go through the process like the Mexicans are complaining about.
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