Glenn Beck kicks ACORN spokesman off the set for accusing him of racism

posted at 8:10 pm on May 6, 2009 by Allahpundit

It happened during a commercial break but there’s no reason to doubt Beck’s telling the truth. The last time this tool was on, Megyn Kelly had to cut his mike to be able to speak over him. In fact, every time he’s on Fox, it turns into a trainwreck of filibustering and guests talking over each other. I understand why they continue to book him — angering the host is great for ratings — but why, given his astounding Edwards-esque unctuousness, does ACORN continue to send him as their rep? It’s practically an exercise in self-sabotage. I’m sitting here numb with horror at the possibility that he might be the most likable guy they have.

I split the clip in two. If you want the full interview, watch both. If all you want is Beck’s indignation at being accused of racial phobia, stick with number two.

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Whoever stopped taping altogether during the break really dropped the ball here…but even watching the two posted clips increased my respect for Glenn Beck considerably.

Cylor on May 7, 2009 at 3:29 PM

If it weren’t for Alinsky writing things down for them, no doubt they’d all just be standing around with cardboard signs saying… “Will Organize For Food”.
Murf76 on May 7, 2009 at 12:45 AM

Murf76 – that’s only if we assume they even know how to spell in the first place. (snicker)

“Will Organize For Food” – dang it, there goes another keyboard sprayed with coffee-laughter!

CatchAll on May 7, 2009 at 3:34 PM

I’m shocked they don’t run a camera, even a cheap ass little webcam, on or off the air. After all, with asshats like this guy from Acorn, you know they specialize in casting their best ‘hate’ when no one is on the record. If it had been me, they would have gotten some good tape of my foot in his ass, all the way down the hall and out the friggin door!

Falconsword on May 7, 2009 at 5:11 PM

That is what anyone called a racist should do. React!!!

DannoJyd on May 7, 2009 at 6:07 PM

Hopeully this will make them start putting a constant running cam in the studios. Man, I wish we could have seen him getting tossed out! I think this might force them to make a change. It wouldnt cost much to run a cheap cam that goes on constantly.

BillyKess on May 7, 2009 at 8:43 PM

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