October 04, 2012

Oh Dear: Ann Romney To Guest Host Good Morning America
— Ace

Ann Romney is a serious natural in front of a camera. This could be... not a game-changer, but at least a needle-twitcher.

They're also in talks to get Michelle Obama. But she's a known quantity-- she already has her fans and she already is providing that Humanizing thing for her husband. Ann Romney has not had that kind of exposure.

This will be on October 10th.

Romney will co-host the morning program alongside RobertÂ’s co-anchor George Stephanopoulos....

Ugh.

Posted by: Ace at 11:02 AM | Comments (170)
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1 Oh dear!

Posted by: i am mad as hell and i am not going to take it anymore at October 04, 2012 11:03 AM (cgxNI)

2 the president is a scoamf

Posted by: phoenixgirl, what did huma abedin know at October 04, 2012 11:03 AM (j1z2L)

3 My needle is already twitching.

Posted by: i am mad as hell and i am not going to take it anymore at October 04, 2012 11:03 AM (cgxNI)

4 SURPRISE!!!

Posted by: Oldcat at October 04, 2012 11:03 AM (z1N6a)

5 And Today show's ratings slide continues...

Posted by: JDTAY at October 04, 2012 11:04 AM (a0nis)

6 It's a trap!

Posted by: i am mad as hell and i am not going to take it anymore at October 04, 2012 11:05 AM (cgxNI)

7 They're also in talks to get Michelle Obama. But she's a known quantity...


Quantity being the operative word?

Posted by: Craig Poe at October 04, 2012 11:05 AM (BVkEs)

8 If she's not showing off her colon, then who cares?

Posted by: Katie Couric at October 04, 2012 11:05 AM (QKKT0)

9 People on Twitter, please help! My account has been suspended @The_Pitt. I don't think I did anything wrong. Unless accusing Obama at sucking at math and econ as doing something wrong. How do you get out of twitter jail?

Posted by: The Pitt at October 04, 2012 11:05 AM (rUB/V)

10 : Obama is going to make "strategic adjustments to the campaign".

Really? What happened?!

This could get gooooood.



Posted by: Dang© at October 04, 2012 11:05 AM (R18D0)

11 ... a large quantity ... IYKWIMAITYD

Posted by: Honey Badger at October 04, 2012 11:06 AM (GvYeG)

12 GMA hasn't had ratings in HOW long?!?

Shit, man.....we need to do something.  Romney....he kicked Obama's ass last night.  Let's get his wife in here and see if we can trip her up.  Mention horses or something......

Posted by: © Sponge at October 04, 2012 11:06 AM (UK9cE)

13 If we donate enough to the charity of her choice, can we get her to bitch slap George Stephanopoulos in the 8 O'clock hour?

Posted by: Dax at October 04, 2012 11:06 AM (wUl8r)

14 Ann Romney is lovely. So gracious, so classy. If people compare her to that scold, well mores the better

Posted by: thunderb a conservative jew at October 04, 2012 11:06 AM (Dnbau)

15 Micheal Obama is a lovely furst lardy and so much more considerate and smart cumpared to Romney's slavish/shrewish wife. The wife of a Morman is just like a servant to there husband.....what a joke !!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Mary Clogginstein from Brattleboro, VT at October 04, 2012 11:07 AM (48wze)

16 10 : Obama is going to make "strategic adjustments to the campaign".

Really? What happened?!

This could get gooooood.

  It means he gonna bomb some poor goat f...ers tent, that what it means..

Posted by: Hello, it's just me Donna at October 04, 2012 11:07 AM (9+ccr)

17 Good.  May as well present the new First Lady to America.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at October 04, 2012 11:07 AM (PHb2k)

18 My birthday!

Turning 40.  My asshole is already starting to clench because my wife is arranging my physical.  God, I don't look forward to that....

Posted by: EC at October 04, 2012 11:07 AM (GQ8sn)

19 October 10th?  Good....that gives me 6 days to find GMA on my TV.

Posted by: Tami at October 04, 2012 11:07 AM (X6akg)

20 Obama is going to make "strategic adjustments to the campaign". buckle up buttercup. They about to foment and instigate. Wouldn't rule out a riot at the townhall.

Posted by: thunderb a conservative jew at October 04, 2012 11:08 AM (Dnbau)

21 happy birthday EC!

Posted by: phoenixgirl, what did huma abedin know at October 04, 2012 11:09 AM (j1z2L)

22 Micheal Obama is a lovely furst lardy and so much more considerate and smart cumpared to Romney's slavish/shrewish wife. The wife of a Morman is just like a servant to there husband.....what a joke !!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Mary Clogginstein from Brattleboro, VT at October 04, 2012 03:07 PM (48wze)



Who shit!?!?!?

Oh, hi Mary.

Posted by: © Sponge at October 04, 2012 11:09 AM (UK9cE)

23 Turning 40. My asshole is already starting to clench because my wife is arranging my physical. God, I don't look forward to that....

Posted by: EC at October 04, 2012 03:07 PM (GQ8sn)


Just had my first.  Don't know how teh gheys do it.  I wanted to turn around and throat-punch my doc.

Posted by: eastvalleyphx says fuck islam at October 04, 2012 11:09 AM (GRvW4)

24 Well that's a nice birthday present for me. I may have to actually watch network TV for a change.

Posted by: JackStraw at October 04, 2012 11:09 AM (9otrl)

25 I don't watch the show, but I assume Ann R. will be sitting there talking to celebs or sharing parenting tips, recipes, etc. right? Anything more news-like would trigger my risk-averse reflex. So many opportunities for the network to sabotage her.

Posted by: Lincolntf at October 04, 2012 11:09 AM (HethX)

26 Exposing correctly-thinking American women to their creepy cult marriage is not going to get any more votes for her racist husband.

She needs to stick to her multimillionaire horse and leave the government of this nation to those who believe in human rights, social justice, and bringing this out of control rogue nation into the global community.

Posted by: Mary Cloggenstein from Brattleboro, VT at October 04, 2012 11:09 AM (9OdDd)

27 Comcast claiming that both men had 'missteps', then beings sucking Obama's Chocolate Shaft.



Posted by: Major _____ de Coverly at October 04, 2012 11:09 AM (Dll6b)

28 GMA: the National Enquirer of morning 'news' programming....

Posted by: the Butcher at October 04, 2012 11:10 AM (8g9qq)

29 Does George Snuffleupagus go away of PBS' funding is cut?

Posted by: california red at October 04, 2012 11:10 AM (Ho3p+)

30 Micheal Obama is a lovely furst lardy

ISWYDT

Posted by: eastvalleyphx says fuck islam at October 04, 2012 11:10 AM (GRvW4)

31 I'll watch if she has Andrea Tarantula as her co-host.

Posted by: Soona at October 04, 2012 11:10 AM (FlsxS)

32 So if they don't ask her some trick questions you can be sure they will be looking up the designer whose clothes she is wearing and telling us  how expensive it is  because she's .RICH! 

Posted by: Hello, it's just me Donna at October 04, 2012 11:10 AM (9+ccr)

33 It's a battle; cow vs. horse.

Or maybe cow vs. dog?

Posted by: marcus at October 04, 2012 11:10 AM (GGCsk)

34 It appears that's a big b-day around here.


Happy Birthday.....everyone?!

Posted by: Tami at October 04, 2012 11:10 AM (X6akg)

35 Mrs Romney is a Class Act and will do fine...
But the Haters who Hate will find fault with her
and for some strange reason I feel the Muppets will also be booked on that show and she will have to deal with a crying Elmo...

Posted by: AmericanDawg at October 04, 2012 11:10 AM (COr7y)

36 Mitt rattled Barry right off the bat, saying he knows Obama would rather spend a romantic evening with an older white male than his own wife.

Zing.....

Posted by: Craig Poe at October 04, 2012 11:10 AM (BVkEs)

37
Axlelimp said he didn't expect that they will increase the prep time for the next debate.

Excellent.

I guess they know little barry doesn't like to work.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at October 04, 2012 11:10 AM (PHb2k)

38 The Five is gonna be awesome today!

Posted by: thunderb a conservative jew at October 04, 2012 11:11 AM (Dnbau)

39 Posted by: Mary Cloggenstein from Brattleboro, VT at October 04, 2012 03:09 PM (9OdDd)


your nic reminds me of "Old Granddad".   non-premium but sturdy Bourbon

Posted by: Major _____ de Coverly at October 04, 2012 11:11 AM (Dll6b)

40 Mildly disturbing, to see fine people legitimizing a jerky morning show.  Oh, well.  No biggie.  Ann will be great. Maybe it will help the cause.

Posted by: Optimizer at October 04, 2012 11:12 AM (As94z)

41 Just had my first. Don't know how teh gheys do it. I wanted to turn around and throat-punch my doc.

I'm going to just lean over and think of England...or something.  I really hope he doesn't spend too much time looking for my prostate.  I can tell him it's normal and he really doesn't need to try and squash it with his finger.

Posted by: EC at October 04, 2012 11:12 AM (GQ8sn)

42 I hope it goes well for her. 

Posted by: rd does not believe the MSM at October 04, 2012 11:12 AM (9sUlj)

43 Why? I'm of the opinion that Ann Romney is not an asset at all because women are jealous creatures.

Posted by: soren at October 04, 2012 11:12 AM (6ynte)

44 Axlelimp said he didn't expect that they will increase the prep time for the next debate. Excellent. I guess they know little barry doesn't like to work. Posted by: Guy Mohawk at O No silly, they are relying on the townhall attendees and the moderator to help them next time. Look for plants, code pink, mayhem, shout downs, OWS. He is gonna astro turf the crowd. Hell, he invented it. He can't win, so he will be happy to bring the whole place down

Posted by: thunderb a conservative jew at October 04, 2012 11:13 AM (Dnbau)

45
Fox just replayed the entrance of both candidates onto the debate stage.  Romney looked like a confident businessman preparing to present a complicated plan for growth, and Obama walked and acted like a Chicago pimp.  The only thing missing was the ostrich plume hat. 

Posted by: Doctor Fish at October 04, 2012 11:13 AM (lDWQr)

46 happy birthday EC!

Thanks PG!

Posted by: EC at October 04, 2012 11:13 AM (GQ8sn)

47 I really hope he doesn't spend too much time looking for my prostate. I can tell him it's normal and he really doesn't need to try and squash it with his finger.

Posted by: EC at October 04, 2012 03:12 PM (GQ8sn)


Gird your loins.  Really.

Posted by: eastvalleyphx says fuck islam at October 04, 2012 11:13 AM (GRvW4)

48 BTW, why guest host on ABC of all the networks? Seriously, they are the absolute worst with their media bias because they do are the most leftward network that is good at hiding it.

Posted by: soren at October 04, 2012 11:13 AM (6ynte)

49 Romney better have agreed on her co-hosts that day. If the broadcast is to feature cancer survival rather than politics as usual, good move with Dr. Timothy Johnson. But the GMA cast is big. And it will require Ann's patience to be tried beyond limits by Stephanopoulos if they share airtime.

Posted by: panzernashorn at October 04, 2012 11:13 AM (BAnPT)

50 Too bad she has to be with that toad steffy steffinopolis...He thinks the debate was a tie. If I were there I couldn't keep myself from slugging him..

Posted by: Hello, it's just me Donna at October 04, 2012 11:13 AM (9+ccr)

51

This has probably already been covered:

Last night's OFA e-mail bomb:

"I hope I made you proud out there explaining the vision we share for this country.

Now we need to go win this election -- the most important thing that will happen tonight is what you do (or don't do) to help in the little time we have left: "

 

Posted by: i am mad as hell and i am not going to take it anymore at October 04, 2012 11:14 AM (cgxNI)

52 36 Mitt rattled Barry right off the bat, saying he knows Obama would rather spend a romantic evening with an older white male than his own wife.
Zing.....Posted by: Craig Poe at October 04,

-------------------------------------------------------------------

I thought the same Damn Thing...

Posted by: AmericanDawg at October 04, 2012 11:14 AM (COr7y)

53 Sorry I do NOT trust the MSM as far as I could throw rosie. I would not go anywhere near them

Posted by: Putin at October 04, 2012 11:14 AM (oSFWF)

54

Just noticed something on FNC just a moment ago.  They were showing the SCOAMT and Mitt shaking hands before the debate started and it seemed like Baraka had a very hard time looking Mitt in the eyes.

 

I really do think the preezy blinked before the debate even started.

Posted by: Soona at October 04, 2012 11:14 AM (FlsxS)

55 They're also in talks to get Michelle.

We're gonna need a bigger boat.

Posted by: The Mega Independent at October 04, 2012 11:15 AM (xVSu4)

56 Gird your loins. Really.

Not worried about my loins.

Posted by: EC at October 04, 2012 11:15 AM (GQ8sn)

57 George: "Welcome Ann.  I hear you own a horse because you're retarded."

Posted by: Tonic Dog at October 04, 2012 11:15 AM (X/+QT)

58  And the battle of Food Nazi vs. Anne of Green Gables begins.

We know who the starving schoolchildren are voting for.

Posted by: marcus at October 04, 2012 11:15 AM (GGCsk)

59 The person I want to see interviewed is Billy Jeff.  You know he was laughing his ass off at the amateur hour he saw last night.

Posted by: not the mama at October 04, 2012 11:15 AM (kzCIn)

60 Quantity being the operative word?

Posted by: Craig Poe at October 04, 2012 03:05 PM (BVkEs)



It sure ain't "quality."

Posted by: hindmost at October 04, 2012 11:15 AM (t6Jvs)

61 Ann Romney will do just fine.

Posted by: ChristyBlinky, unbanned, ready to get this done at October 04, 2012 11:15 AM (baL2B)

62 >>>your nic reminds me of "Old Granddad". non-premium but sturdy Bourbon We had a bottle of that on the way to Bobby Mac's bachelor party but the double-decker bus took a wide turn and the bottle went tumbling down the stairwell, almost smashing the driver's head. So i've never tasted it.

Posted by: Dr. Varno at October 04, 2012 11:15 AM (RoZxZ)

63 Barack Obama is a stuttering clusterf*ck of a miserable tyrant.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channelling Breitbart at October 04, 2012 11:16 AM (nUH8H)

64 Two words : Push-up bra.

Posted by: Dr Spank at October 04, 2012 11:16 AM (4cRnj)

65 >Gird your loins. Really.<

How about just dip them in eggs and add flour?

Posted by: marcus at October 04, 2012 11:17 AM (GGCsk)

66 Ann will bring you Rice Krispy treats. FLOTUS will shout at you until you eat your boiled kale.

Posted by: thunderb a conservative jew at October 04, 2012 11:17 AM (Dnbau)

67 I don't see what Romney gains by doing this.

Posted by: Empire of Jeff at October 04, 2012 11:17 AM (rpFf/)

68 But, but Family Circle said that moochelles Cookie  recipe was better than Anns,,

Posted by: Hello, it's just me Donna at October 04, 2012 11:17 AM (9+ccr)

69 45
Fox just replayed the entrance of both candidates onto the debate stage. Romney looked like a confident businessman preparing to present a complicated plan for growth, and Obama walked and acted like a Chicago pimp. The only thing missing was the ostrich plume hat.

Posted by: Doctor Fish at October 04, 2012 03:13 PM (lDWQr)


And that coat of many colors that Kramer wore on Seinfield!


Barry almost needed to be assisted off stage, as his swagger was no more.

Posted by: ChristyBlinky, unbanned, ready to get this done at October 04, 2012 11:18 AM (baL2B)

70 I don't see what Romney gains by doing this. Posted by: Empire of Jeff at October 04, 2012 03:17 PM (rpFf/) stupid low info voters who do not watch debates or read may like her. Plus its good practice for when she is FLOTUS

Posted by: thunderb a conservative jew at October 04, 2012 11:18 AM (Dnbau)

71

Posted by: Mary Cloggenstein from Brattleboro, VT at October 04, 2012 03:09 PM (9OdDd)

 

First Lardy!  I love it.  Thanks, Mary!

Posted by: RushBabe, Infidelicious at October 04, 2012 11:18 AM (tQHzJ)

72 Is Rob Lowe a R?




Watched a lot of debates, that was a real blood-letting.


Posted by: Tami at October 04, 2012 11:18 AM (X6akg)

73 Anne Romney. Stalking horse.

Posted by: marcus at October 04, 2012 11:18 AM (GGCsk)

74 I don't like it. Although it is a controlled environment on a squishy, vapid show. I would never trust the cocksuckers at any of these networks.

Posted by: dananjcon at October 04, 2012 11:18 AM (eavT+)

75 I just saw Admiral Ackbar walk in...

Posted by: Truman North at October 04, 2012 11:19 AM (I2LwF)

76

Happy Birthday EC!

 

Posted by: rd does not believe the MSM at October 04, 2012 11:19 AM (9sUlj)

77 #15, if you're going to impersonate me, you vile right-wing racist whore, take off your KKK hood when you type so you can at least try to spell correctly. Then again whatever flyover state of toothless rednecks you call home probably had a substandard school system that taught nothing but how to have sex with your cousin.

#45, pure racist hate for our beloved President.

Posted by: Major General Issac David White, 2nd Armored Division at October 04, 2012 11:19 AM (9OdDd)

78 We need to expose the romney fraud machine.  It's for the poor children of Mulholland Heights.

Posted by: Biall Maherere at October 04, 2012 11:19 AM (0It32)

79  I really hope he doesn't spend too much time looking
for my prostate. I can tell him it's normal and he really doesn't need
to try and squash it with his finger.


Posted by: EC at October 04, 2012 03:12 PM (GQ8sn)

Gird your loins. Really.

Posted by: eastvalleyphx says fuck islam at October 04, 2012 03:13 PM (GRvW4)

 

 

-------------------------------------------------

 

 

You'll be fine.  But I do have to inform you that it's the prostate exam that has caused most older men to go ghey than any other factor.

Posted by: Soona at October 04, 2012 11:19 AM (FlsxS)

80 I have five sons.  Count them - five.  I believe your term needle is an understatement.

Posted by: Mitt Romney at October 04, 2012 11:20 AM (Pixxe)

81 And that coat of many colors that Kramer wore on Seinfield!
Barry almost needed to be assisted off stage, as his swagger was no more.

Posted by: ChristyBlinky, unbanned, ready to get this done at October 04, 2012 03:18 PM (baL2B)


  And those platform shoes with the fish in them from I'm gonna get you sucka...

Posted by: Hello, it's just me Donna at October 04, 2012 11:20 AM (9+ccr)

82 I'll ask again: How stupid is Ann Althouse feeling today?

Posted by: soothsayer at October 04, 2012 11:20 AM (jUytm)

83 Ann will smile and ask you about our family. FLOTUS will scream that Barack will not let you just sit there, he expects you to do more for him. Are you in? ARE YOU IN!!!!

Posted by: thunderb a conservative jew at October 04, 2012 11:20 AM (Dnbau)

84 So I'm in the minority that things this is a good move?

Look, they've made Mooch into the second coming of Jackie. For all America knows Ann Romney is a creepy bot like Calista and her helmet head.

They kinda have to do this. After all, we're about to dethrone Lady DeathGlare. Better get America used to her now.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at October 04, 2012 11:20 AM (pLTLS)

85 Mitt rattled Barry right off the bat, saying he knows Obama would rather
spend a romantic evening with an older white male than his own wife.
Zing.....Posted by: Craig Poe at October 04,
-------------------------------------------------------------------I thought the same Damn Thing...
Posted by: AmericanDawg
...

It was the best gift evah, Obama "winning" the toss to go first, tripping on himself from the get go.

Long Der Lehrer Lecture: DO NOT WASTE TIME! And Obama begins as self absorbed idiot, "it's all about Moochelle and me!"

And Romney made a compliment that cut through Obama's shit. THAT is nuance, Barry. Go figure yourself the butt of every joke for the rest of your life.

Posted by: panzernashorn at October 04, 2012 11:20 AM (BAnPT)

86 Happy happy EC! Romney will co-host the morning program alongside RobertÂ’s co-anchor George Stephanopoulos... Maybe her horse will dance all over his head.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD the revelator at October 04, 2012 11:20 AM (VtjlW)

87 Anybody have a Slow Joe comment on the debates?

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at October 04, 2012 11:20 AM (PHb2k)

88 I'm under the impression Althouse has little to say today about the debate or the election.

Posted by: soothsayer at October 04, 2012 11:20 AM (jUytm)

89 I assume President Romney approves.

Posted by: Scobface at October 04, 2012 11:20 AM (IoNBC)

90 Ace ? Michelle has a "Humanizing" affect on Barry ? Did you have to much hobo liver and Value Rite last night ?

Eva Br....Never mind, don't  trip the Godwin's law sensor.

Posted by: Joe Bidens Wounded Inner Child at October 04, 2012 11:20 AM (7mIFX)

91 I hope she wears a thick bra so her nipple rings won't show.

Posted by: Chelsey at October 04, 2012 11:21 AM (EuW9O)

92 they going to get Stephy a High Chair

Posted by: Evilpens at October 04, 2012 11:21 AM (ck76k)

93 I will max out my contribution if Ann will say, "It's such a delight to be here, co-hosting with Democrat operative George Stephanopoulos."

Posted by: Sockpuppet Czar at October 04, 2012 11:21 AM (K065h)

94 Fuck, sock failure. That was from a previous thread. I suck at trolling today.

Posted by: SGT Dan's Cat at October 04, 2012 11:21 AM (9OdDd)

95 >>If we donate enough to the charity of her choice, can we get her to bitch slap George Stephanopoulos in the 8 O'clock hour?

I would pony up some real money if she drew blood.

Posted by: SpongeBob Saget at October 04, 2012 11:22 AM (SDkq3)

96 Family Circle said that moochelles Cookie recipe was better than Anns

Yeah, if they were having contest for who could make better soy cookies.

BLEARGH!!!!

There's a friend of my wife's who is one of those loca-vores and into the whole organic bullshit.  Every summer, my son gets invited to her son's birthday party where she serves nothing but carrot sticks, cucumber slices, and grapes as party snacks.  Her birthday "cake" for her son is made out of something called carob, which apparently is a chocolate substitute.  I did not realize this until I took a bite and almost retched into my lap.  How this woman thinks children will like this is beyond me.

Posted by: EC at October 04, 2012 11:22 AM (GQ8sn)

97 For the eeyores (really guys?):

This is probably a good move.  Unless she says something just completely stupid it won't hurt anything, and even GMA can't afford to be too antagonistic to her; they'll look like big meanies picking on a woman, and she'll look yet more sympathetic.

Importantly, the social shows (the morning shows, the late-night shows, etc) have gotten so used to Obama showing up whenever they want, that they're getting belligerent (or at least bellicose) over the fact that Romney hasn't.

This is a good way to throw them a bone while still having Mitt avoid them.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channelling Breitbart at October 04, 2012 11:22 AM (nUH8H)

98 Is Rob Lowe a R? @RobLowe Watched a lot of debates, that was a real blood-letting. #POTUSwiffs #Mittenssticks Nope Just getting a little smarter

Posted by: Evilpens at October 04, 2012 11:22 AM (ck76k)

99 Ace ? Michelle has a "Humanizing" affect on Barry ? Did you have to much hobo liver and Value Rite last night ? Eva Br....Never mind, don't trip the Godwin's law sensor. Posted by: Joe Bidens Wounded Inner Child at October 04, 2012 03:20 PM (7 easy, he's feeling generous plus I do not think he has been to bed yet

Posted by: thunderb a conservative jew at October 04, 2012 11:22 AM (Dnbau)

100 #77 was obviously supposed to be my version of Mary Cloggenstein from Brattleboro, VT.

Posted by: SGT Dan's Cat at October 04, 2012 11:22 AM (9OdDd)

101 #87

I have been sequestered in a room with tapioca pudding cups and old Playboys. Ill be here until they take the gimp mask off on Tuesday.

Posted by: Joe Bidens Metal Head Plate at October 04, 2012 11:23 AM (7mIFX)

102 Compared to michelle, anyone looks more human

Posted by: Truman North at October 04, 2012 11:23 AM (I2LwF)

103 On GMA, the audience will join the First Lady in a round of jumping jacks. 20 reps. The audio selection will be "Chicken Fat" by Robert Preston.

Posted by: Dr. Varno at October 04, 2012 11:23 AM (RoZxZ)

104

At whatever point it needs to occur, the media has to change over to their nice act, since we're going to have a new Administration in Washington.  They have to play the game according to their script, which means they're non-partisan, especially with wives, and especially during the self-imposed "honeymoon" period.

 

Sometime around March or April of 2013 though, the script flips again, and it'll be the darker tone in Washington, the missed opportunities for the Romney Administration to reach across the aisle, etc...

 

You all know what it is like, you've seen it before.  I thought Laura Bush was about as gracious and wise as it is possible for a First Lady to be, but it will be interesting to see how Ann handles it.  She is, as you say, a natural.  I bet she's able to adopt some of the Laura Bush graciousness, and at the same time, have the ability to  kick the snot out of these people the way Laura's Mother-in-Law could. 

Posted by: BurtTC at October 04, 2012 11:24 AM (TOk1P)

105 How are you still conscious, Ace?

Posted by: toby928© for TB at October 04, 2012 11:24 AM (QupBk)

106 Ann will talk about how she loves this country. FLOTUS will tell us its a down right mean country. After her husband loses, she will no longer be proud of America

Posted by: thunderb a conservative jew at October 04, 2012 11:24 AM (Dnbau)

107 Keep reading Lowe's tweets. He said Lehr was the word moderator ever. So Obama sucked, sure. But because the moderator wasn't playing fair or something.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at October 04, 2012 11:24 AM (pLTLS)

108 Happy happy EC!
Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD the revelator



Thanks!

When are you going to jump out of the cake?

Posted by: EC at October 04, 2012 11:25 AM (GQ8sn)

109 Look, they've made Mooch into the second coming of Jackie.
--
Try as they might, it doesn't sell to anyone who had even the vaguest impression of Jackie for comparison. Granted, the brain dead buy it. But force feeding green veggies to school kids has nothing to do with Jackie's grace and etiquette. And Mooch does NOT carry herself as a lady like Jackie did.

Posted by: panzernashorn at October 04, 2012 11:26 AM (BAnPT)

110 He said Lehr was the word moderator ever. So Obama sucked, sure. But because the moderator wasn't playing fair or something.

Well, Lehrer was a terrible moderator.  Just the other direction.  I don't follow Rob Lowe, so I don't know what he's saying, but anyone who watch or (like I have) read the transcript should be able to see that Lehrer was terrible- and totally in the tank for TFG.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channelling Breitbart at October 04, 2012 11:26 AM (nUH8H)

111 Why do I get the impression that George is filthy little perv? Does anybody else sense this?

Posted by: Fritz at October 04, 2012 11:26 AM (/ZZCn)

112 Ann Romney is a ridiculously normal and gracious woman. Unless you are a bit shit crazy left wing loon it is impossible not to like her and think you would be very comfortable around her. In today's world of modern politics the role of First Lady is a very public position. By going on one of the msm patty cake shows she will demonstrate to millions of people, majority women, that she and her husband are people the country will be very comfortable with after a year of being told by the left that they are horned monsters. Romney's favorables skyrocketed last night just by showing up and not being what the left was saying he was. Ann Romney will do the same thing next week.

Posted by: JackStraw at October 04, 2012 11:27 AM (9otrl)

113

Compared to michelle, anyone looks more human

Very true.

Posted by: Michael Dorn at October 04, 2012 11:27 AM (3SvjA)

114 Stephanopoulos, Dukakis, Let's call the whole thing off...

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 04, 2012 11:27 AM (+tqYo)

115 So, Ann, what do you think of the hair, you Mormon-loving HATER?

Posted by: George Stepanepahopadopolous at October 04, 2012 11:27 AM (RD7QR)

116 Just had my first. Don't know how teh gheys do it. I wanted to turn around and throat-punch my doc.
Posted by: eastvalleyphx says fuck islam at October 04, 2012 03:09 PM
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I thought it was supposed to start at 50. I swear to G-d; I turned around and he's snapping his glove just like in the movies. No warning - no drinks. I felt violated.

Posted by: Time Travelling Flaneur (is that reference too old?) at October 04, 2012 11:28 AM (ay6+/)

117 113 Compared to michelle, anyone looks more human Very true. Posted by: Michael Dorn at October 04, 2012 03:27 PM (3SvjA) I resemble that remark

Posted by: Salt Creature what loves Bones McCoy at October 04, 2012 11:28 AM (+tqYo)

118

72 Is Rob Lowe a R?

 

When asked about that, on Fox one time...Lowe said that he was "sort of a Libertarian".

 

Which seems to be the 'wise answer' for a lot of conservative actors to say.

 

Posted by: wheatie at October 04, 2012 11:28 AM (l5RhJ)

119 Oops. Slight semi-sock removal

Posted by: Time Travelling Flaneur at October 04, 2012 11:28 AM (ay6+/)

120 For the eeyores (really guys?): __________________ Anyone basing their vote on how Ann Romney does on GMA was probably going to vote stupid anyways. They are already baked in.

Posted by: tasker at October 04, 2012 11:28 AM (r2PLg)

121 Off Trek sock.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 04, 2012 11:28 AM (+tqYo)

122 I do hope she is prepared for the Palin treatment tho - what do you think about subsidized contraception - how much did you blouse cost - can you really relate to American, I mean you have a dancing horse -what about your husband's gaffes?

Posted by: thunderb a conservative jew at October 04, 2012 11:29 AM (Dnbau)

123 If Stephanopoulos (He must have been a good early reader with a name like that) goes too political on Ann Romney it will blow up in his face like...  something that does that.  

Posted by: Beagle at October 04, 2012 11:29 AM (sOtz/)

124 FYI: calendar of key dates, now with moderators and networks added: Oct 3: 1st debate Oct 5: September Employment data Oct 11: VP debate -- ABC, Martha Raddatz (she's the one who looks like white prune) Oct 16: 2nd debate -- CNN, Candy-Bar-Machine Crowley Oct 22: 3rd debate -- CBS, Bob Schieffer Oct 26: 3rd Qtr GDP data Nov 2: October Employment data Nov 6: Election Day

Posted by: soothsayer at October 04, 2012 11:29 AM (jUytm)

125 Romney will co-host the morning program alongside RobertÂ’s co-anchor George Stephanopoulos....

Hi, Ann?  Just so you know, nothing humanizes a woman and her husband like kicking George Stephanopoulos in the junk with a sharp toed shoe.

That said, it would be a good venue to talk about some of the good / charitable deeds Mitt has done but aren't widely known.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at October 04, 2012 11:30 AM (SY2Kh)

126

"Try as they might, it doesn't sell to anyone who had even the vaguest impression of Jackie for comparison. Granted, the brain dead buy it. But force feeding green veggies to school kids has nothing to do with Jackie's grace and etiquette. And Mooch does NOT carry herself as a lady like Jackie did. "

Jackie Kennedy wasn't some kind of wonderful person.  She's the one who came up with the 'Camelot' nonsense.  Like many First Ladies, she was in it to aggrandize herself through her husband (who she knew was screwing everything in a dress.)

Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk at October 04, 2012 11:30 AM (TpXEI)

127 How was Lehrer a terrible moderator. This was the first change to the format of the debate since 22 debates ago. Lehrer did not make it about himself--which is the usual MSM mode. You will hear complaining from both the Left and Right "pundits" because they don't like the diminishment of their role. They can go pound.

Posted by: tasker at October 04, 2012 11:31 AM (r2PLg)

128

Crap - some practical joker just stuck a DNC bumper sticker on my husband's car when he was out on a jobsite this afternoon.  Says, "No tea for me, I prefer progress."  I need a suitable retaliation for this Kool-aid drinker.  Any suggestions?

Posted by: Bitter, Clingy and Buried in PA at October 04, 2012 11:31 AM (encrR)

129 107 Keep reading Lowe's tweets. He said Lehr was the word moderator ever. So Obama sucked, sure. But because the moderator wasn't playing fair or something.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at October 04, 2012 03:24 PM (pLTLS)



I don't follow Lowe.  Someone I follow retweeted it. 

Posted by: Tami at October 04, 2012 11:31 AM (X6akg)

130 maybe Alex the Chick should coach up Ann. Stompy boots

Posted by: thunderb a conservative jew at October 04, 2012 11:31 AM (Dnbau)

131 You can vulcanize a rubber, but you can't humanize a klingon.

Posted by: Dr. Varno at October 04, 2012 11:31 AM (RoZxZ)

132 I need a suitable retaliation for this Kool-aid drinker. Any suggestions?

Smash the driver's side windows and dump a can of paint into the seats.

Posted by: EC at October 04, 2012 11:32 AM (GQ8sn)

133 This riff at the Slimes on Mooch's claws amused me.
http://is.gd/lAG8Y5


Posted by: HeatherRadish™, predenounced for your convenience at October 04, 2012 11:33 AM (/kI1Q)

134
Ann Romney married her husband for the money and prestige of association with a filthy rich white man who is a bigot, homophobe, racist, and public fart machine.

Posted by: Rachel Maddow at October 04, 2012 11:33 AM (lDWQr)

135 Nov 18: Wii U launch

Posted by: Serious Cat at October 04, 2012 11:33 AM (5TFvk)

136

124 -

 

(Looks at my own calendar)

 

Ouch!  I  thought I had a tough month coming up.  At least I'm not Barack Hussein Obama (Mmm mmm mmm!)

Posted by: BurtTC at October 04, 2012 11:33 AM (TOk1P)

137 "Welcome to Good Morning, America! I'm your host George "Snuffy" Snuffleupagus, and with me today is my special co-host, the wife of controversial Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

"Ann, what about Mitt's GAAAAAAAFES?"

Posted by: George Snuffleupagus at October 04, 2012 11:33 AM (znT2j)

138
If you elect Mitt Romney, I will be deported to Kenya and face certain death. 

Posted by: Aunt Zeituni, Public Assistance Expert at October 04, 2012 11:34 AM (lDWQr)

139 Anybody have a Slow Joe comment on the debates?

Weeee!  I get to be on TV!  I hope I get to meet Alf at the studio, that little furry guy was my favorite!

I'm gonna win when I remind everybody that Ryan was really bad in that Sum of All Fears movie.

Posted by: Joe Biden at October 04, 2012 11:34 AM (SY2Kh)

140 Lehrer basically gave subject areas and let them go at each other.  It wasn't bad moderation or bad questioning, just little moderation and general questioning.   I have no problem with "letting them play."  It's not about showing us all how very clever a journalist is with his or her multi-part gotcha question or getting into it with a presidential candidate who wants to do a quick follow up.  Obama could have done that.    

Posted by: Beagle at October 04, 2012 11:34 AM (sOtz/)

141 I think that this is a good move. Certainly not trying to offend any of the 'ettes because you are obviously in no way a part of this group, but there are plenty of persuadable women out there who watch this crap, will be moved by Ann and her story, and cast their votes on something as meaningless as this. It's just the way that it is.

Posted by: Countrysquire at October 04, 2012 11:35 AM (QB3JR)

142 http://tinyurl.com/8wanhoj BHO after ASSKICKING at the hands of Mitt

Posted by: Evilpens at October 04, 2012 11:35 AM (ck76k)

143

122 I do hope she is prepared for the Palin treatment tho

 

Yeah, me too.

Because you know that's what they are planning for her.

 

Ann Romney is gracious and usually very well spoken.

She has to be a pretty tough lady though, underneath it all.

She raised 5 boys.

Been a 'political wife'...for decades.

 

So, I'm keeping my fingers crossed, that she does well...and steers clear of the 'gotcha' questions that they have planned for her.

 

 

Posted by: wheatie at October 04, 2012 11:36 AM (l5RhJ)

144 132 Something more nuanced.  This guy's a business associate and I can't do permanent damage.  Besides he's from out-of-town and he's driving a rental.

Posted by: Bitter, Clingy and Buried in PA at October 04, 2012 11:36 AM (encrR)

145 I don't think Barry or Michelle can stand the idea of direct competition on the daytime or latenight TV circuit. It probably really irks Michelle that Ann was asked to co-host with George S, who is supposed to be one of Barry's loyalists. Great opportunity for Mitt to appeal to more women. Go Ann.

Posted by: TD at October 04, 2012 11:36 AM (+uFux)

146 Posted by: Hollowpoint at October 04, 2012 03:30 PM (SY2Kh) I think it'd be funny as hell if she jumped up on the desk, yelled "FROM THE TOP ROPE!" and gave him an elbow drop.

Posted by: ErikW at October 04, 2012 11:37 AM (JMUD0)

147 This is a good way to throw them a bone while still having Mitt avoid them.
...

misogynist //

You certainly express a lot of faith in Ann's skills on live camera debating Georgy Stepho who will smile throughout his effortless persistent antagonisms.

Ann couldn't even contain her disdain for Christy on live broadcast at the Convention, feeling "threatened" after her love speech was followed by his respect speech, as if it was all about her somehow getting disrespected.

Ann might win debates with Mitt at home. But George is not Mitt. And George  monopolizes GMA on a daily basis. If Ann plays demure, George will ridicule her for not having any independent opinions. If Ann says what she thinks, George will twist everything to her disadvantage.

But sure, Ann might end up being the match for Margaret Thatcher to the degree that Mitt resembled Reagan's confidence last night. Good for her if she holds her own, even if she determines to contain whatever "her own" will include for the public on air. After all, Ann might well win debates with Mitt. And Mitt certainly performed with flying colors.

Posted by: panzernashorn at October 04, 2012 11:38 AM (BAnPT)

148 >>68 But, but Family Circle said that moochelles Cookie recipe was better than Anns,, Are you sure that wasn't Poop Magazine?

Posted by: Dr. Varno at October 04, 2012 11:41 AM (RoZxZ)

149 Is Rob Lowe a R?


Not that I know of.

Anyone that watched it and wasn't a member of the MSM knows full well that Obama got a curb job last night.

Posted by: © Sponge at October 04, 2012 11:42 AM (UK9cE)

150

Romney will co-host the morning program alongside RobertÂ’s co-anchor George Stephanopoulos....

 

She will ride him around the set while he performs dressage in blackface.

Posted by: entropy at October 04, 2012 11:43 AM (TULs6)

151
# 56:

Not worried about my loins.

There are a few warning signs that might suggest your doctor is not on the up and up you need to be aware of.

1. He asks if you'd like to relax with a glass of wine first.

2. He excuses himself to slip into something a little more comfortable before starting.

3. He insists on turning the lights down low, and lighting a few candles.

4. While having his finger planted deep in places no finger should ever be, he casually mentions he no longer uses gloves.

5. Immediately after your appointment, he changes his FB status to "In a Relationship".

6. Instead of receiving a bill, you get a box of chocolates, and his home phone number.

7. He insists on video taping your 'procedure' for "training purposes".

8. He leans over, and whispers in your ear that he also does house calls.

9. He manages to perform your exam with both hands on your shoulders.

Posted by: Sticky Wicket at October 04, 2012 11:43 AM (L7hol)

152

I need a suitable retaliation for this Kool-aid drinker. Any suggestions?

(1) Make a small donation to Romney Ryan in his name and make sure the receipt gets sent to him;

(2) Put him on the email list for EVERY conservative publication you can find;

(3) Post on his FB page: "THAT OBAMA STICKER ON YOUR CAR MIGHT AS WELL SAY, "I'M A DUMBASS" (actual sticker I saw on a car)

Posted by: the Butcher at October 04, 2012 11:44 AM (8g9qq)

153 There are a few warning signs that might suggest your doctor is not on the up and up you need to be aware of.

1. He asks if you'd like to relax with a glass of wine first.

2. He excuses himself to slip into something a little more comfortable before starting.

3. He insists on turning the lights down low, and lighting a few candles.

4. While having his finger planted deep in places no finger should ever be, he casually mentions he no longer uses gloves.

5. Immediately after your appointment, he changes his FB status to "In a Relationship".

6. Instead of receiving a bill, you get a box of chocolates, and his home phone number.

7. He insists on video taping your 'procedure' for "training purposes".

8. He leans over, and whispers in your ear that he also does house calls.

9. He manages to perform your exam with both hands on your shoulders.



Not helping!!!

Posted by: EC at October 04, 2012 11:45 AM (GQ8sn)

154 Not helping!!!

Posted by: EC at October 04, 2012 03:45 PM (GQ8sn)



Relax.  If it's just the standard check, he lubes ya up, shoves a finger up and pushes around for about 10 seconds.

You feel violated for about an hour afterwards, but it's not all that bad.

I just hope that your Dr. doesn't have the short stubby sausage fingers that mine does.

Posted by: © Sponge at October 04, 2012 11:47 AM (UK9cE)

155

Being mean to Ann Romney on the air would be the biggest mistake GMA and OFA could ever make.

 

Whether they can bait her into making gaffes is a good question, but I suspect she will be well-prepared by now.

Posted by: Mikey NTH - malice an incompetence look the same at October 04, 2012 11:47 AM (hLRSq)

156 This guy's a business associate and I can't do permanent damage. Besides he's from out-of-town and he's driving a rental.

Posted by: Bitter, Clingy and Buried in PA at October 04, 2012 03:36 PM (encrR)

--

Dope in his luggage.  Or dog crap, your choice.

Posted by: Mitt Romney at October 04, 2012 11:48 AM (Pixxe)

157 Oops

Posted by: Vashta Nerada at October 04, 2012 11:49 AM (Pixxe)

158 There are a few warning signs that might suggest your doctor is not on the up and up you need to be aware of.

10.  He says "My personal best is four fingers, but records are meant to be broken!"

Posted by: Joe Biden at October 04, 2012 11:52 AM (SY2Kh)

159 You feel violated for about an hour afterwards, but it's not all that bad.

----

Even dat goeth away after the twelfe time or so.

Posted by: Bawney Fwank at October 04, 2012 11:53 AM (C8hzL)

160 Relax. If it's just the standard check, he lubes ya up, shoves a finger up and pushes around for about 10 seconds. You feel violated for about an hour afterwards, but it's not all that bad. On the plus side, your next poop will be silky smooth.

Posted by: toby928© for TB at October 04, 2012 11:55 AM (QupBk)

161 Posted by: Major General Issac David White, 2nd Armored Division at October 04, 2012 03:19 PM (9OdDd)


you're confused

Posted by: Isaac Davis White at October 04, 2012 11:59 AM (Dll6b)

162 I can't believe that they let that constipated bitch on the show. Ann Romney on the other hand...

Posted by: mark c at October 04, 2012 12:09 PM (hnhBR)

163 Obama is a stuttering clusterf*ck of a miserable failure.

Posted by: steevy at October 04, 2012 12:17 PM (6o4Fb)

164    15  Micheal Obama is a lovely furst lardy . . .
*
*
Mary nailed it without meaning to.  From now on I shall refer to Zero's wife as the First Lardy.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 04, 2012 12:25 PM (exvgC)

165 "Michelle Obama.... she already is providing that Humanizing thing for her husband" Yes, but if it is supposed to be humanity's *good* side instead of potential autocrat side the wife is supposed to be showing then Barry may want to think a little more about polygamy....

Posted by: A. at October 04, 2012 01:01 PM (m3LGk)

166 @77, That would be I-s-a-a-c D-a-v-i-s White to you, and I'm sure you'll be welcome back at Li'l Green Foosballiesl.

I grieve for this country's educational system, I really do.

Please go fucking hang yourself. Gad. Have you no fucking shame.

Posted by: Settling another bet with Landis at October 04, 2012 04:00 PM (qaVK+)

167 167, dammit, it was a sock failure from another thread. Gimme a fuckin' break. What am I supposed to do, send my diploma back to Norwich by way of apology?

Posted by: SGT Dan's Cat at October 04, 2012 04:51 PM (9OdDd)

168 100 #77 was obviously supposed to be my version of Mary Cloggenstein from Brattleboro, VT.Posted by: SGT Dan's Cat at October 04, 2012 03:22 PM (9OdDd)
Mary Cloggenstein isn't real?!?  Next you'll be trying to convince me that Big Bird is made up too.

And I suspect Ann will do just fine.

Posted by: LizLem at October 04, 2012 09:37 PM (8wqqE)

169 I assume the "ugh" is for the hirsute, swarthy dwarf co-host.

Posted by: Chipperoo at October 05, 2012 10:00 AM (6c62F)

170 I know Mooch has her fans, but she has this condescending "mean girl" quality that rubs me wrong. It comes out most clearly when she's joking, joshing, kidding.

Posted by: Chipperoo at October 05, 2012 10:02 AM (6c62F)

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