Sharron Angle Runs Away From Reporters, Reporters Retaliate With Hilariously Spiteful Segment

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by Jon Bershad | 3:46 pm, July 22nd, 2010

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The old saying teaches that one should never get in a fight with someone who buys ink by the barrel, so it’s really no surprise that the media-adverse ways of Nevada Senatorial candidate Sharron Angle would eventually get her in trouble. Recently, Angle invited members of the media to her first big press event since her primary win. However, once the event ended and the press tried to ask her questions, Angle bolted. The news team from NBC4, feeling jilted, decided to retaliate with a hilarious news report that plays like a dumped girlfriend’s LiveJournal poetry about her ex-boyfriend.

There’s just so much to enjoy here. First, the story itself, retold here by the Las Vegas Sun:

“It was the first time since her primary victory that she had agreed to mingle with the media. Political observers speculated it might signal a shift in Angle’s post-primary strategy of using the media solely as fundraising mechanisms.

Alas, Angle’s more media-friendly moment was over almost as soon as it began.

In the warehouse of a family-owned clean diesel manufacturer in Sparks, Angle delivered a three-minute speech on her desire to permanently repeal the estate tax. When invited by the final speaker to stay and answer a few questions, she turned on her heel and rushed out a back door with a small cadre of staff members.

Reporters, including one who is six months pregnant, chased after her, calling out questions on unemployment benefits and other topics she has largely refused to address.”

Of course there was a pregnant reporter chasing her! Gosh, if we add a British bobby and a woman with huge breasts, we’ve got the makings of a classic Benny Hill bit.

But next came the report from News 4 which is just as great. Not having any answers from Angle to fill up the airtime, the reporters instead put together a brilliantly passive aggressive package. The best part is probably when they go out of their way and get a professor from the University of Nevada, Reno to watch the tape of Angle’s escape and detail all the reasons it’s a bad idea not to talk to the press. This story is, of course, not the first time Angle has gotten chased by pesky reporters who later took her to task in their segment.

Angle’s team have accused the media of being biased against the candidate throughout the campaign. It’s clear now that, if they weren’t before, Angle’s successfully making that proclamation true.

(via HuffPo)

Sharron Angle

ImNotBlue

Members of the media are petty and aggressive when it comes to a conservative woman? Who would have guessed?!

Oh, that’s right… everyone.

And is it your contention, Jon, that Angle pointing out media bias against her was what caused the media to be EXTRA biased against her? In effect, you’re blaming her for the media having an axe to grind against her?

That’s funny… a lot of politicians complain about FOX News… but I’ve never heard anyone say, “Well, that report was biased, but the politician brought it upon themselves.” I wonder why? Would you say that?
proudpatriotusa

You need to understand that in the hermetically-sealed, right-wing echo chamber, the “press’ is every bit as demonized as the Democratic opposition – a bunch of over-educated, patronizing, brie-and-chardonnay elitists who have the unmitigated temerity to think that a politician should actually have to, you know, answer questions about stuff.
Bootleghaircut

Conservatives play the victim really well these days; a simple scream of “bias” and they flee
like petty children. This is a GOOD thing.

if she’s can’t deal with a few local press hounds its a laughable assumption to think
she can deal with the national political scene.

She’d quit halfway through her term; the GOP Modus Operandi
Fox News: We proudly pander to Teabaggers

What a God damned coward. What is it with these tea party pukes that makes them run from their past positions.
sbp

wow, that’s hilarious-how about checking out how Michael Bennett and John Hickenlooper are ducking the press in Colorado? Oh, I get it, Democrats not funny …..conservatives, especially women, hilarious……
ImNotBlue

proudpatriotusa says:
July 22, 2010 at 4:12 pm

You need to understand that in the hermetically-sealed, right-wing echo chamber, the “press’ is every bit as demonized as the Democratic opposition…

Well, that’s really because most times, they’re one in the same.

I think Journolist showed us that.
Patrick Henry

She knows they will spin whatever she says against her, the Journolist fiasco shows this. Plus, she doesn’t need them to win, so why go through the aggravation.
http://SailRabbits.com Magister

If she continues to invite the press for a meaningless photo-op and then refuses questions, one wonders how long the press will continue to show. After all, they are under no obligation to give her free media or to even mention her campaign, if they so choose.

If it has no news value, then it ceases to be news.
The Real Royal King

This is the best the Tea Party can come up with?

FOX NETWORK: TRUTH TAKES A HOLIDAY!
Azarkhan

Pick one of Obama’s conservative critics, Ackerman wrote, ‘Fred Barnes, Karl Rove, who cares — and call them racists.’

Old Saul Alinsky would have been proud. Instead of outrage at Wright’s actual racism, a group of ostensibly liberal, tolerant, and mainstream journalists were more concerned about making sure their power grab was successful, making sure their guy got elected. For Alinskyite radicals you see, racism is not the issue. They don’t actually care about or mind racism, especially not when it comes from or threatens to undo one of their own. Racism isn’t something to stamp out and move past for them; it’s a weapon to bludgeon anybody who stands in their way on the march to power. The issue is never the issue; the issue is always the “revolution.”
Ninja

Tell me what is the difference between her not answering the press and President Obama never taking questions after making his remarks? To take it a step further is it not worse that the democrats in congress decided against town hall meetings this past summer so to not answer voter questions?
http://gordonbloyershow.com gordonbloyershow

Did anyone look at the video? If she is running I am the Pope. She is walking very slowly. This is a really biased story. There is only one dingbat reporter following her.
proudpatriotusa

You need to understand that in the hermetically-sealed, right-wing echo chamber, the “press’ is every bit as demonized as the Democratic opposition – a bunch of over-educated, patronizing, brie-and-chardonnay elitists who have the unmitigated temerity to think that a politician should actually have to, you know, answer questions about stuff.

Like, what’s your position on unemployment, or immigration, or Afghanistan, or health care?

It’s all just part of the liberal/socialist/fascist/communist conspiracy to make people like Sharron Angle look like they don’t know what they are talking about.

It happens to Sister Sarah Palin all the time, which is why the former candidate for Vice-President of the United States and presumptive front-runner for her party’s nomination to be President still hasn’t had a single, solitary press conference since her nomination in 2008.

Not one. Instead, we get carefully scripted, choreographed “appearances” on Faux News.
shootfromthehip

She is doomed.

The more Nevada learns about her cowardly and uninformed ways, the less they like her.
Cubby

INB, how much do you know about Sharron Angle? Have you been following her campaign at all? Cause lord knows I have, just because it’s so damn hilarious. This woman is clearly on the fringe as far as her views go, and her avoidance of any media outlets that aren’t AM radio-based is laughable. What this country needs are a crop of sane, rational Republicans to give people real options. And if people like Angle, Rand Paul, Michelle Bachman, and the tea party groups rewriting local Republican platforms are any indication, that’s not going to happen anytime soon. Radical is IN, and it’s not Saul Alinsky this itme.
yweston

It was a media event. Sharon invited the media. Reporters came “early” and she still would NOT answer questions. I’ve seen other video of Sharon running through the parking lot from Reporters. She wasn’t walking slowly “she was running”.

When a supporter asked her “What was she going to do about jobs”. Sharon answered “It really comes from the statehouse to incentivize that kind of stuff in our state,” Angle said. “Truly, the lieutenant governor, Brian Krolicki, you should have this conversation with him. That’s his job, is to make sure that we get business into this state. My job is to create the climate so that everybody wants to come”

Sharron Angle, On The Campaign Trail, Doesn’t Seem To Have Much To Offer Voters And Supporters (VIDEO)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/22/sharron-angle-on-the-camp_n_656228.html
http://www.facebook.com/people/Bill-Adkins/1585417987 Bill Adkins

ImNotBlue said:
Members of the media are petty and aggressive when it comes to a conservative woman? Who would have guessed?! Oh, that’s right… everyone. And is it your contention, Jon, that Angle pointing out media bias against her was what caused the media to be EXTRA biased against her? In effect, you’re blaming her for the media having an axe to grind against her? That’s funny… a lot of politicians complain about FOX News… but I’ve never heard anyone say, “Well, that report was biased, but the politician brought it upon themselves.” I wonder why? Would you say that?

From playing the race card to now playing the gender card, IMB? Victim status from the right wing – hilarious!!! Sharron Angle is hiding from the citizens of Nevada, hiding from Harry Reid, hiding behind you and Fox News and canned remarks. And Harry Reid Wins Again!!
ImNotBlue

Cubby says:
July 23, 2010 at 7:07 am

INB, how much do you know about Sharron Angle? Have you been following her campaign at all?

Not much… but then again, where did I talk about Ms. Angle “the candidate?”

Cause lord knows I have, just because it’s so damn hilarious.

Of course you have! You are known to hate (not disagree with, or dislike, but hate) anyone who disagrees with the leftwing establishment! So of course you’d follow her! And I’m sure you follow her on only the most respected of sites… like KOS, MoveOn, TP, etc. Right?

This woman is clearly on the fringe as far as her views go, and her avoidance of any media outlets that aren’t AM radio-based is laughable.

Liiiiike?

What this country needs are a crop of sane, rational Republicans to give people real options.

I believe what you’re really writing is, “They need some Democrats, because I’ll attack ANY Republican for anything they said or didn’t say. ALL Republicans are out of the ‘main stream,’ only Democrats are there.” Right?

And if people like Angle, Rand Paul, Michelle Bachman, and the tea party groups rewriting local Republican platforms are any indication, that’s not going to happen anytime soon. Radical is IN, and it’s not Saul Alinsky this itme.

Yeah… and the polls reflect the people really dislike these people. Or… not.

Bill Adkins says:
July 23, 2010 at 7:32 am

Victim status from the right wing – hilarious!!!

In Bill’s world, the only “victims” are Democrats and Liberals. Everyone else “deserves” what they get. Isn’t that right, Bill?
http://www.facebook.com/people/Dona-Barone/1060506711 Dona Barone

Wow, you guys are sticking up for a person who won’t answer questions??????

I guess $arah doesn’t have to answer, Sharron doesn’t have to…..ok, then!
Maybe we should just designate these people as QUEENS, and be done with it.
MoDans55

ImNotBlue said:
Members of the media are petty and aggressive when it comes to a conservative woman? Who would have guessed?! Oh, that’s right… everyone. And is it your contention, Jon, that Angle pointing out media bias against her was what caused the media to be EXTRA biased against her? In effect, you’re blaming her for the media having an axe to grind against her? That’s funny… a lot of politicians complain about FOX News… but I’ve never heard anyone say, “Well, that report was biased, but the politician brought it upon themselves.” I wonder why? Would you say that?

“I would like to invite all members of the local media to a press conference. I will make one statement, but you will not be allowed to ask me about that statement or any other subject because I will be bolting like a chicken with its head cut off.”
More that politicians complain about FUKS News, slick.
MoDans55

ImNotBlue said:
Cubby says:July 23, 2010 at 7:07 am INB, how much do you know about Sharron Angle? Have you been following her campaign at all? Not much… but then again, where did I talk about Ms. Angle “the candidate?” Cause lord knows I have, just because it’s so damn hilarious. Of course you have! You are known to hate (not disagree with, or dislike, but hate) anyone who disagrees with the leftwing establishment! So of course you’d follow her! And I’m sure you follow her on only the most respected of sites… like KOS, MoveOn, TP, etc. Right? This woman is clearly on the fringe as far as her views go, and her avoidance of any media outlets that aren’t AM radio-based is laughable. Liiiiike? What this country needs are a crop of sane, rational Republicans to give people real options. I believe what you’re really writing is, “They need some Democrats, because I’ll attack ANY Republican for anything they said or didn’t say. ALL Republicans are out of the ‘main stream,’ only Democrats are there.” Right? And if people like Angle, Rand Paul, Michelle Bachman, and the tea party groups rewriting local Republican platforms are any indication, that’s not going to happen anytime soon. Radical is IN, and it’s not Saul Alinsky this itme. Yeah… and the polls reflect the people really dislike these people. Or… not. Bill Adkins says:July 23, 2010 at 7:32 am Victim status from the right wing – hilarious!!! In Bill’s world, the only “victims” are Democrats and Liberals. Everyone else “deserves” what they get. Isn’t that right, Bill?

No, slick, the victims in today’s world are all the bleating sheep who allow themselves to get worked into a lather by believing ths crap they hear on FUKS News.
MoDans55

gordonbloyershow said:
Did anyone look at the video? If she is running I am the Pope. She is walking very slowly. This is a really biased story. There is only one dingbat reporter following her.

So, you see a portion of video from ONE of the media affiliates that showed up to this farce, and you take that as gospel? I’ll bet that used car salesmen LOVE to see you walk onto the lot.
chatmandu002

Poor MSM journalists can’t get any “gotcha” comments from Angle so they have to make it up.
jrcmi

ImNotTrue can’t “refudiate” the facts of the story, resorting instead to “transcendental mudditation” to tell people what they REALLY think or REALLY meant to say. Sheesh.

chatmandu002 said:
Poor MSM journalists can’t get any “gotcha” comments from Angle so they have to make it up.

No, they only have to show her for what she really is; a crackpot and a coward.

gordunceblownoutsham: “If she is running I am the Poop. She is walking very slowly. ”

About as slowly as she’s THINKING, Your Holiness. You should have this vacuous harridan on your “show.” The resulting “dead air” would hardly be noticed – on a show that is, similarly, hardly noticed.

This was not the first time she did wind-sprints away from the press. Like $arah Palin, she seeks publicity without scrutiny. If Twitter had a Senate seat, she’d run for it.

Who’s her biggest campaign contributor? Nike?