What do you think of this Chris Wallace question to Rep Michele Bachmann?

by Greta Van Susteren Posted in: 2012, Michele Bachmann

Jun 26 2011 - 5:58 PM ET

(By the way, I did not put the title on this youtube video…I took the video from youtube and it had it on it….if I find a clean one without the title, I will replace this one. Mediaite.com has a more complete video than I have here and you may check it out there.)

In watching the above, ask yourself these questions:

- is this how Chris Wallace would ask the same question of a man?

- is this hard hitting journalism or something else?

- is this question ‘insulting’ as Rep Bachmann says or a fair question to be asked?

- if you have a problem with the question asked, is it because of the manner in which it is asked? who asked it? to whom it was asked? the words used? or something else? is this her “reputation” or do you think Chris Wallace is giving his own opinion and hiding it by saying “reputation?”

We are marching into a very important political season. It is imperative that we in the media challenge the candidates very, very, very aggressively – but fairly. You tell me what you think about this….I am curious as to your thoughts.

One last thought about journalism – you can be tough and aggressive with blunt and direct questions.

Anonymous

I lost some respect for Chris Wallace. He sounded more like Chris Matthews.
Bcdelray

the apolgy was not a apolgy
Richard Heckel

I was shocked when he asked if she was a flake! I thought it was rude and inappropriate.
http://www.facebook.com/davidhbraun David Braun

Greta, there are many browser add-ons that allow you to download YouTube and similiar videos. You could do this easily, then upload the video to your blog, with your own title added.
http://www.facebook.com/davidhbraun David Braun

The question was impudent and came out of left-field. It would have thrown off most people. Michele Bachmann, after acknowledging, rightly, that it was an insulting question, went on to answer it directly and effectively, citing her substantial credentials and history.

Her great response will help her, both because of the substance of the answer and because of the calm, unflappable demeanor with which she responded.
wishlist

It would be great if once in awhile we could hear a real and honest reaction to arrogant interviewers like Wallace. Something like, “No, I’m not a FLAKE, but a lot more people now know you are a JERK.
Chuck

Chris Wallace should resign and Im serious. Asking a question like that, which by the way were his own words and it was his own question, was totally and utterly uncalled for, undeserved and a man of his supposed stature should know what influence that will have on her candidacy. He disgraced himself and I lost a lot of respect for him and the next time I hear him coming on Fox I will turn the channel. I am a loyal Fox News listener for years and years and a Premium O Reilly member in the past, but Chris Wallace hear this……..that was a cowardly, cowardly move.

Im so sick of you Monday morning quarterback journalists who think you are so smart. This isnt a trivia game you jerk Wallace, this is a fight for America. Why dont you do the same to a Democrat the next time they come on…..it wont be hard to find their gaffes and outright lies………that is if you’re man enough.
Helga Morton

Wallce,you are the big Flake,shame on you,you are disgusting.

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