Gibson Frets: 'Liberal Republican Gets Forced Out. What Happened to the Big Tent?'
Following a Monday night look at Tuesday's special election to fill New York's 23rd congressional district seat in which Republican Dede Scozzafava dropped out after falling behind the Democrat and the Conservative Party nominee, ABC anchor Charles Gibson -- instead of wondering why the GOP establishment failed to pick a candidate who upholds basic Republican principles -- delivered the usual liberal media upset over the GOP's lack of a “big tent,” a phrase you never hear when Democrats pick left-wing candidates.
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i.e. Roadrunner
Hey Charles, A big tent without accountability is worse than a small tent with accountability, responsibility, integrity, and a NATURAL UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A U.S. CITIZEN. I personally think we are on a field of one-man 'PUP' tents. I.E. The rights of the Individual U.S. Citizen, each under his or her own tent, on a field working together!!!!!!! - The Albuquerque Turkey, i.e. Roadrunner.
black cat
We don't want Progressives in the tent. Then we are no better than Progressive light. You stand for something, or you stand for nothing.
Sharon
You know something Charlie? I'd rather be in the big tent than under the dem bus.
Kiss
It's good that you are leaving , Charlie, because you sold out and now people know it.
perry
I Got your BIG Tent now Charlie!
Markster
We don't want a big tent. We want a GOOD tent. We want to share it with people of character, honesty and love of the country OUR FOREFATHERS CREATED. We don't want talking heads and sound bites. We don't want what Washington and the media have become, ineffective lapdogs for whatever popular trend is going on in Hollywood, Manhattan or San Francisco. And starting in 2010 we will work to have it.
Recon
Tea Party Leader to Chris Matthews: 'You're Making My Leg Tingle': http://digg.com/u1FhsU
2010 baby!!!
polly
What is the difference between a liberal Republican and a liberal Democrat(NOTHING)!!! If we lose a race where a defeated Republican endorses a liberal Democrat we lose nothing. The Republican was a Democrat all along and would have voted Democrat.
T.S.O.L.
Come on Gibson,,,,,, put the bottle down and wake up you drone.
Winston Cupp
Charles.... The question is not what happened to the "big tent" (most casual political observers know that answer) but what has happened to journalism? The press is suppose to be the "watch dog" of America and politics and government specifically and the press (and you particularly) have become the "lap dog" with your tainted, biased view. You are the guy that must have been asleep when the ACORN story already had developed. You sir, are a disgrace to your profession and that's the bad news. The good news is that you have plenty of company with the other (what HAS been) mainstream media. Now, go back to sleep and take your nap so you don't wake us in a fowl mood and write another disgusting piece like this one.
rcaamo
Republican ought to be a commitment not just a position. What makes a Republican is what one believes. I think the eclectic approach only waters down the committment. At least we have awaken to realize that it is high time for a more detailed definition of Republican.
Recon
agree, Progressives are 'Tearing apart both Parties'.
keep the pressure on, expose, question, HOLD em all accountable.
'USA Tax Payers are tired of Progressive using our $$ for their political agendas.
Conservatives are driving the Political debate.
2010 baby!!!
stoptheinsanity
haaa,,,you are sooo obvious,,,,
American Eagle (OathKeeper)
Good Old Charlie, one of the many main media news commentators that just drool when they soeak about Obuma. No bias there is there Charlie, you ignorant Obuma slut.
JIM from indy
hey charlie, it really doesnt mean much coming from you except to the few hundred people that watch you every nite.
charlie people voted for obama for 2 reasons
1. first black president
2 talked a good speech on change
problem we see the change he had in mind and most do not want it
obamas agenda gone
pelosis agenda finished
reid done
emmanuel sionarraha
obamas marxist czars kaput
repub or dem if you vote in favor of government control
your done finished course except the outskirts of the nation but thats okay
Chainsaw Hirko
the word liberal should never be close to the word republican....scuzzafubba is actually an oxy MORON
JT3
If your Republican and a Liberal, your really a Democrat. The Republican Party needs to go back to the Regan model. Conservative.
Bill B
Don't fret. The tent is still OPEN to all fiscal conservatives. However, it is now CLOSED to RINO's (aka liberal democrats).
Jawja Phydeaux
It isn't liberal republicans being pushed out, it is Democrats being pushed out.
The Constitutionalist
Write and call your Senators to stop the appointment of::
David Hamilton of Indiana to the 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.
Herb
ABC has gone so far to to the left they can't see what they need to save them, TRUTH! Charlie was once a decent reporter, but now I don't give him the time of the day. What a waste you and your network have become.
Recon
“Amererica will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.” ~A.Lincoln
Russell
Vote intelligently! Get envolved.
Don't be fooled by anyone who camo themselves as conservative independent republicians.
Go to web site usdebtclock.org everyone may want to go to a tea party after seeing this.
If you think we can afford any thing else or the fuzzie math politicians are using again, then you are crazy.
Vote out any politician that is not willing to cut waste, fraud and abuse.
Vote out any politician that is not willing to balance all programs.
Vote out any politician that is not willing to stop fundings for abortions.
Vote out any politician that is not willing to stop benefits to all illegals.
Vote out any politician that is not willing to enforce the current laws to stop illegal immigration.
Vote out any politician that is not willing to stop give away programs.
Vote out any politician that votes on golden parachute benefits, pensions and raises for itself.
Vote out any politician that is not willing to vote in the best interest of all legal Americans.
Vote out any politician that is not willing to accept responsibility for their actions and voting record.
Vote out any politician that is not willing to reduce goverment waste to reduce our taxes.
Stop voter fraud. Increase voter accountability.
How much more of this fuzzie math can we take!
$24,000. per car for cash for clunkers.
$230,000. per temporary porkulus job.
Obama care won't add one dime to deficit.
Definition of Dime! = $2,000,000,000,000
nolies74621
When Gibson actually gets some jounalistic ethics and tells an even balanced unbiased story then he should feel good about what he reports, until then he should keep his pie hole closed. Any journalist that denies hearing about news as big as ACORN's criminal activity and lies about it in an interview should be handed his walking papers, just like Dan Rather did when he conjured up false military records on Bush.
cajunmobster
charlie..charlie.....the big tent,like big government needs to downsized.....hop'in to have huge garage sale in 2010........
B.O.H.I.C.A.
You missed the point pin head - it is not about REPs & DEMs - it is about what is right & wrong.
PATRIOT UPRISING
Weird Gibson, that in the republican party you call scuzz-ball a "moderate" but in the Democratic Party she would be called a lefty on issues. Is there something about your comment that is out of place? I think so. She's not a moderate - she's a leftist-liberal-progressive.
DefCon66
This idiot didnt even know about the ACORN scandal and we are supposed to listen and care what the hell he thinks?
Sharon
Exactly!
The Constitutionalist
gibson still around??????????
RAWni
What happend to the tent you ask? It was shoved up your......... This is where each persons imagination can flourish. Enjoy the puzzle
Susie
The "Big Tent" doesn't include liberal democrats who pose as republicans. She showed her true colors when she endorsed Owens. We will accept moderate republicans, but not liberal democrats. We don't need any more Benedict Arnold's. You can have them all. ENJOY!
Vote the Socialists out
The commies have already infiltrated the Democratic party dumping Scozzafava keeps the commies from infiltrating the GOP.
Patrick Henri
Like you care, Gibson, for pete's sake. Go coordinate the DNC talking points with Chris Matthews. We're on to you. Democrat infiltrates aren't welcome in the GOP tent. Who needs traitors who will take your money and vote with Pelosi! Man you must be dense. Oh yeah, you didn't even know about ACORN's scandle. Really got some grip on the news, Gibby. Time to retire.
Recon
Congratulations to Gov. McConnel, VA and Chris Christy, NJ
" ALL TYRANNY NEEDS TO GAIN A FOOT HOLD IS FOR PEOPLE OF GOOD CONSCIENCE TO REMAIN SILENT ". Thomas Jefferson.
O.F.
This guy didn't have a clue about ACORN, what do you expect from him?
Beachcrab
It is still a big tent, we just asked the democrats to leave. It's time for them to get their own tent.
DeaDea
And we need more Jeff Flakes and Judd Greggs in congress and fewer Charlie Rangles and Barney Franks and Chris Dodds.
cindylou
It better changed to a pup tent---because the liberal republicans are not allowed
T.Jimmy
iMPLYING THAT THE DEMS TREAT MEMBERS THAT ARE NOT LIBERAL WITH OPEN ARMS----JUST LIKE THEY DID TO JOE LIEBERMAN IN 2008.
KATK
Glad he is retiring because he is just as bad as Brian Williams. Let's hope Diane Sawyer is more balanced.
Moonraker
KATK, Don't even count on it. Sawyer, will lick obama's feet and his wife's feet.
Don't Drink the Cool Aid
Gibson needs to retire. He's got it all wrong.....Scuzzy-fur-ball was not forced out. Her ideology was the same as the Democratic contender. The Conservative was the only way to go.
Vote the Socialists out
I thought Gibson didnt know what was going on in the news today when he had no clue about ACORN. How can anyone believe him now?
Condor
Let's talk about the liberal big tent, shall we? Everyone's welcome, unless, you're; Pro-Life, Pro-second ammendment, Pro-Capital Punishment, Pro- smaller Govt. Pro-less taxes, Pro-Small Business, Pro-School Choice, Pro-Traditional Marriages, and values, Pro-Capitalism! OTHER THAN THAT, HEY,...WELCOME!!!!!!!!!
T.Jimmy
Unless you're Joe Lieberman.
Excalibur
............is Gibson fretting now????????????
Toomuchspin
Charlie, you're a big dope. Why can't fools like you fathom that the best way to be a Republican is NOT to be a Democrat? What did you major in, Charlie? Dumb?
mustangjack499
Chucky Chucky Chucky. Remember the tea parties you never heard of? This is what they were about. Maybe if all of you at the All Barack Channel reported on the news instead of giving your opinions, you might have a clue. You truly are as st upid as you look.
Conservatism>liberaldoucheism
Liberal no sack repubs will no longer be tolerated by the people...take that tent fold it up nicely and shove it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!