Open thread: Obama to appear on Fox News
posted at 3:35 pm on March 17, 2010 by Ed Morrissey
Is it Barack Obama finally fulfilling his campaign pledge to reach across the aisle? Or is it a desperation attempt to alleviate the pressure from the Right on ObamaCare? After siccing his media handlers on Fox last year in an ill-advised attempt to isolate the most popular of the cable news networks, President Obama has suddenly deigned to appear on the channel that a few months ago was described as nothing more than a propaganda outlet for his opposition. Fox goes a little meta with an interview with the interviewer, Bret Baier, to promote it:
Fox News’ Bret Baier has a big day ahead of him, to put it mildly. The Special Report host has an exclusive one-on-one sit down with President Obama Wednesday.
In the world of journalism, an interview with the president is like the Super Bowl of all sit-downs. Or, in the spirit of the NCAA tournament and March Madness, we should say it’s considered the biggest dance there is to dance.
That got us thinking…just how does a network news anchor prepare for such a tremendous opportunity?
Fox and Bret Baier are taking questions by e-mail at special@foxnews.com. What questions would you want Baier to ask, and what questions do you think Obama would answer? My prediction: Baier asks tough but fair questions, and Obama offers platitudes as answers. I doubt this moves the needle for Obama — but it will make it harder for the White House to try another war on Fox later in this election cycle, if they didn’t learn their lesson the first time.
Update: The interview is apparently already in the can, so don’t bother to send in any more questions. Rumor has it that the dialogue was “confrontational.”
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Can I finish my waffles?
Big Orange on March 17, 2010 at 6:13 PM
Obama looks like he doesn’t know what he is talking about.
Mord on March 17, 2010 at 6:13 PM
Double-counting.
Obama is screwed.
BuckeyeSam on March 17, 2010 at 6:13 PM
Nothing like being lectured by a “Professor” who has no clue other than his ideology on what he is talking about…
… This could be his Waterloo.
Seven Percent Solution on March 17, 2010 at 6:13 PM
go bret!
another let me be clear…ugh
cmsinaz on March 17, 2010 at 6:13 PM
I’m ready to get weeded up after watching this bullcrap.
Monica on March 17, 2010 at 6:13 PM
If Hopey doesn’t stay on his flow,and has to
freewheel,he starts to drift……
canopfor on March 17, 2010 at 6:13 PM
BO is trying to make this an infomercial. He is such an arrogant pig.
Big mistake on BO’s part.
stenwin77 on March 17, 2010 at 6:14 PM
Watch the other hand.
Denverslim on March 17, 2010 at 6:14 PM
blah, blah, blah.
This is doing him no good.
ctmom on March 17, 2010 at 6:14 PM
Hopeys get’n all WE WEEDED UP!!
canopfor on March 17, 2010 at 6:12 PM
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I’m ready to get weeded up after watching this bullcrap.
Monica on March 17, 2010 at 6:13 PM
Monica: At this point I might start!!:)
canopfor on March 17, 2010 at 6:14 PM
That’s because he doesn’t. I’m not buying his answer on the double-counting.
BuckeyeSam on March 17, 2010 at 6:14 PM
that’s your guy….heh
cmsinaz on March 17, 2010 at 6:15 PM
Baier Summit!
Notorious GOP on March 17, 2010 at 6:15 PM
I’ve been watching this annnnd Obama is lost . . . . .
so I have no idea what’s going on.
Ingenue on March 17, 2010 at 6:15 PM
F%UCKING LIAR x3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lisa on March 17, 2010 at 6:15 PM
Obama let the mask slip there.
KickandSwimMom on March 17, 2010 at 6:15 PM
I think he just came up with a third way to spend that $500K. Does anyone think that The One is regretting this decision?
Cindy Munford on March 17, 2010 at 6:15 PM
Bret Baier 2012!
ctmom on March 17, 2010 at 6:15 PM
Get him on the double-counting. He’s FOS on this point.
BuckeyeSam on March 17, 2010 at 6:15 PM
HA!!!
Bret: “That’s your guy.”
PRICELESS!!
blueknight99 on March 17, 2010 at 6:15 PM
I hope Reggie Love picked up a carton and not the usual single pack for Barry today.
MarkABinVA on March 17, 2010 at 6:15 PM
Oh no he’s saying this doesn’t solve the problem. I thought it did.
Brat4life on March 17, 2010 at 6:15 PM
With obullcrapcare, your weed will be free.
Monica on March 17, 2010 at 6:15 PM
He’s trying to filabuster Brett. He’s sounding very, very rude.
stenwin77 on March 17, 2010 at 6:16 PM
I don’t think anyone has have interrupted dear leader while he’s lecturing before…
love it
cmsinaz on March 17, 2010 at 6:16 PM
I remember Obowma spending the Summer talking about how getting ride of all the fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicare would “fix” the system…
… fraud, waste, and abuse is doing just fine, thank you.
Seven Percent Solution on March 17, 2010 at 6:16 PM
Good. He’s on the doctor fix.
BuckeyeSam on March 17, 2010 at 6:16 PM
That’s a Clinton specialty…
karl9000 on March 17, 2010 at 6:16 PM
Doc Fix – Blame Bush!
ctmom on March 17, 2010 at 6:16 PM
Barry’s sounding like my old Brigs & Stratton…
“Uh…uh…uh…”
blueknight99 on March 17, 2010 at 6:16 PM
Oh boy,
THE SMIRK IS OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
canopfor on March 17, 2010 at 6:16 PM
Mr. President is going to have to change his underwear after this.
kingsjester on March 17, 2010 at 6:16 PM
have=ever…preview
cmsinaz on March 17, 2010 at 6:16 PM
I hope that this is being shown in Journalism Schools to remind would be journalists what being a journalist is all about.
xkaydet65 on March 17, 2010 at 6:16 PM
Toughest interview of a POTUS I remember seeing. BOR, are you taking notes?
pugwriter on March 17, 2010 at 6:16 PM
Lulz. . . this is comedy gold.
Notorious GOP on March 17, 2010 at 6:16 PM
he’s a gettin’ flustered…
cmsinaz on March 17, 2010 at 6:17 PM
Bret: “You wanted to change Washington, Mr. President.”
Obama: “Bret, shut up and let me ramble!”
Enoxo on March 17, 2010 at 6:17 PM
You can tell he’s lying when his lips turn purple.
Cicero43 on March 17, 2010 at 6:17 PM
This is soo good!!!!Love it!
sweet92169 on March 17, 2010 at 6:17 PM
“You wanted to change Washington.”
Oh, it’s an inheritance problem.
BuckeyeSam on March 17, 2010 at 6:17 PM
Bush
Cindy Munford on March 17, 2010 at 6:17 PM
I can’t stand how he is treating Brett.
Brat4life on March 17, 2010 at 6:17 PM
I think Brett is the smartest guy in that room…the chair he’s sitting comes second.
Oldnuke on March 17, 2010 at 6:17 PM
Notice which way the hand position is!!
canopfor on March 17, 2010 at 6:17 PM
Bush done it!
Big Orange on March 17, 2010 at 6:17 PM
This interview should be devastating for the President. Too bad it won’t be. More blame Bush crap.
Denverslim on March 17, 2010 at 6:17 PM
A crime scene is right
Barry you screwed up.
Knucklehead on March 17, 2010 at 6:17 PM
F%UCKING LIAR
Lisa on March 17, 2010 at 6:17 PM
THERE IT IS!!!! At 6:17 PM he pulls the old “it’s Bush’s fault” card. Man, I wish I could buy Bret a beer right now.
blueknight99 on March 17, 2010 at 6:17 PM
A year later, we’re still adrift, and we will continue to drift until he’s gone.
BuckeyeSam on March 17, 2010 at 6:17 PM
I hope Dr K in on the panel tonight.
Monica on March 17, 2010 at 6:18 PM
Does O’Reilly have the body language woman on his shows on Wednesdays? I hope so.
darwin-t on March 17, 2010 at 6:18 PM
Obama: The economy is growing again…
Uh… did someone tell Obama the revised numbers that dropped the growth from 5% down to 1%?
Enoxo on March 17, 2010 at 6:18 PM
I wonder who gave the “wrap up sign”…
… probably one of Obowma’s lackees that could see he was getting his a%s kicked.
Seven Percent Solution on March 17, 2010 at 6:18 PM
Inherited.
Hunt035 on March 17, 2010 at 6:18 PM
The situation is vastly better than when I got elected—Obama
Mord on March 17, 2010 at 6:18 PM
Whooop there it is,
FOUNDATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
canopfor on March 17, 2010 at 6:18 PM
His hair turned a lighter gray since the beginning of the interview.
yoda on March 17, 2010 at 6:18 PM
Amazing how he thinks the medical force currently practicing is just going to line up like dogs at the Westminster show for him.
Marcus on March 17, 2010 at 6:18 PM
Pres. Sham-Wow is almost done with the infomercial.
stenwin77 on March 17, 2010 at 6:18 PM
Obama doesn’t know sh*t.
BuckeyeSam on March 17, 2010 at 6:18 PM
Bret deserves a raise. Great questions.
Lightswitch on March 17, 2010 at 6:18 PM
This president is delusional. He’s a legend in his own mind.
KickandSwimMom on March 17, 2010 at 6:18 PM
F%CKING LIAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lisa on March 17, 2010 at 6:18 PM
axle baby probably
cmsinaz on March 17, 2010 at 6:18 PM
Obama can’t answer one question without dodging. He mentioned the drug benefit that wasn’t paid for, conveniently didn’t mention he voted yes. I’m amazed you can even see the lies when they happen.
TulsAmerican on March 17, 2010 at 6:19 PM
Can you smell what Barack is cookin’?
I can. Grab the air freshener.
kingsjester on March 17, 2010 at 6:19 PM
If I hear him say one more time “We were facing the greatest economical challenge since the Great Depression” I am gonna scream!
sweet92169 on March 17, 2010 at 6:19 PM
The right thing to do!!
Vindication,baby!!
canopfor on March 17, 2010 at 6:19 PM
Boooooooooooooooooooo to Brett for apologizing
Notorious GOP on March 17, 2010 at 6:19 PM
Actually, I think he does.
BuckeyeSam on March 17, 2010 at 6:19 PM
don’t apologize bret….geeze!
cmsinaz on March 17, 2010 at 6:19 PM
I’d wash that hand, Bret…
Seven Percent Solution on March 17, 2010 at 6:20 PM
Zero did help himself at all, all he did was look like a condensending jerk.
Brat4life on March 17, 2010 at 6:20 PM
It’s going to f*ck ordinary people.
Denverslim on March 17, 2010 at 6:20 PM
Oh Gawd,I need a ciggerette,er cup of tea I mean!!
canopfor on March 17, 2010 at 6:20 PM
Like Rush always says, BO is never the smartest person in the room. Or something like that. I think he implies everyone else in the room is always smarter.
Colorado Anne on March 17, 2010 at 6:20 PM
they had to rap it because of the smell coming from o’s panties.
Monica on March 17, 2010 at 6:20 PM
You can tell he’s lying when his ears get large.
stenwin77 on March 17, 2010 at 6:20 PM
This is an epic disaster. “Everyone knows what’s in the bill…I don’t know if that’s in the bill.”
Guess this is what happens when no one challenges you your entire life.
cpaulus on March 17, 2010 at 6:20 PM
He is. Steve Hayes, Juan, and A.B. Stoddard.
BuckeyeSam on March 17, 2010 at 6:20 PM
Bret winked when he apologized…meaning “Mr. President, you’re a tool and we both know it…”
jbtripp on March 17, 2010 at 6:20 PM
Hats off to Bret. This is the very first interview where someone gave him some tough questions.
Knucklehead on March 17, 2010 at 6:20 PM
His “lower deficit” numbers INCLUDE the DOC FIX!
You lie!
jeanneb on March 17, 2010 at 6:21 PM
Brett is just being polite, cause this idiot was fillabusting a move to dodge ever question>
Lisa on March 17, 2010 at 6:21 PM
After this interview, I am convinced that health care is going to pass. I can tell by Obama’s demeanor that the deal’s been done with Pelosi.
KickandSwimMom on March 17, 2010 at 6:21 PM
As usual, 0bamessiah looked bad, but Bret didn’t pin him down as well as I was hoping.
Bizarro No. 1 on March 17, 2010 at 6:21 PM
I can’t wait to see what Dear Leader thinks of Tiger Woods. /sarc
darwin-t on March 17, 2010 at 6:21 PM
No…Bret did a smart thing by apologizing. This way when Gibbsy or the Rod start saying “They wouldn’t even let the man get a word in edgewise”, Fox can show that clip. Good interview IMO. Made Barry look EVEN MORE LIKE AN ASS if that was at all possible.
blueknight99 on March 17, 2010 at 6:21 PM
I think Bret did a great job. However the only thing I got out of that was something I already knew…Obama is about the most arrogant man I have ever seen walk this earth.
truetexan on March 17, 2010 at 6:22 PM
He wouldn’t have come on FOX if he had a deal… or would he?
Hunt035 on March 17, 2010 at 6:22 PM
“I bet I get more letter then you,” said the president. Trophy ceremony to follow.
Cindy Munford on March 17, 2010 at 6:22 PM
Bret did a great job. I suppose Gibbs will announce that Fox News goes back to being “not a credible news source” tomorrow.
sherry on March 17, 2010 at 6:22 PM
Anyone else, after seeing this interview, change your minds on this total attempt to try to change this country for the worse…?
(crickets chirping)
… I didn’t think so.
Obowma would fu%k up wiping his a%s.
Seven Percent Solution on March 17, 2010 at 6:22 PM
Finished my beer on that one!!!!
lovingmyUSA on March 17, 2010 at 6:23 PM
The ferocity of this president’s desperation scares the living daylights out of me.
Grace_is_sufficient on March 17, 2010 at 6:23 PM
What’s with “my healthcare bill”. He must have said it a dozen times. I thought it was Reid’s and Pelosi’s two bills.
mrsmwp on March 17, 2010 at 6:23 PM
Barry would not be doing this interview if they had the votes.
Knucklehead on March 17, 2010 at 6:23 PM
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