MSNBC's O'Donnell: Health Care "Isn't As Sexy" As Wright

Ever get the feeling you've been cheated? Because when I tune in to watch an interview with universal health care advocate (and maybe-should-be candidate for President (seriously, are we sure it's too late?)) Elizabeth Edwards, which is billed as a response to Senator John McCain's health care proposals, I would expect to see a segment that's basically framed around that issue.

But MSNBC's Norah O'Donnell had other ideas. Don't get me wrong: Edwards did get to briefly respond to McCain's proposed policies. But to be afforded that privilege, Edwards first had to field two questions about Senator Barack Obama's re-re-repudiation of Reverend Jeremiah Wright. And the ensuing health care conversation lasted all of two questions before O'Donnell commenced a five-question attempt to pin down the Edwards' family endorsement, forcing Elizabeth Edwards to find newer and more creative ways to parry the question.

O'Donnell was inadvertently honest about it, telling Edwards, "This is a big deal, health care for many Americans. It's not as sexy as Reverend Wright is now." Uhm, maybe call Elizabeth Edwards back when you're not feeling quite so aroused, then?

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Comments

[MrRex]

And people wonder why the MSM is not trusted.
When the opeative word is "sexy" you know whatever issues exist are on the back burner. But having said that I must add, the American people get what they put up with. Our miserable voter turnout for the last several years has embolded our politicians into thinking that we care more about the circuses than about dealing with the issues of a democratic republic.
Suppose we show them this time, let's all vote and exercise that right that so many gave their lives for, maybe the next time healthcare will be sexy!!

[uhappytoo]

Just turn off all the MSM channels. There is more and better news--real news--available on The Comedy Channel. And Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert even engage us to chuckle while watching.

[CaptainStormfield]

So when can we talk about the economy? Gas prices? The Debt? The Patriot Act?

[HowietheScreamer]

Never, Repubics don't want to talk about those little bits of their dirty laundry.

[Grace2008]

Nora O'Donnell did speak the truth. I am certain that she did not mean to make such an admission, however. She is the least objective reporter on MSNBC. She reports negatively on all of the Presidential candidates but she clearly gleefully over emphasizes every negative thing she can regarding Barack Obama, choosing the strongest, harshest adjectives that she can. She is obviously very turned on by the seductive power of trash journalism.

[uhappytoo]

Speaks the truth? As in Jeremiah Wright's ordeal is SEXY? Will someone please define sexy, and tell me how it relates to the media-made distraction?

[vincealy]

One of the few honest statements out of the MSNBC talking heads. A very important story about voter suppression thur disinformation in NC. must not be 'Sexy' either. Role model.

[gregjones]

Special thanks to CNN, Fox News, especially Hannity, Joe Scarborough, Pat Buchanan, Laura Ingraham, Flush Limbaugh, and the gang for running the Rev. Wright story totally in the ground. Now that the whole Wright issue has been settled, all superdelegates can now come to Obama's side without fear that the Wright ordeal will be an issue in the GE. When the GOP brings it up in the general....it will be old news. THANKS MEDIA ! (can you say.....ba­ck-fired!)

FIRED UP....READY TO GO !!!!!!!!!!

Greg Jones
www.Blacks4Barack.org
(A Multi-Racial, Grassroots Org...Dedicated To Truth)

[BlueLogic]

Norah O'Donnel is such an overly made-up bobblehead newsbunny. She has the most insincere, irritating cackle of a laugh this side of Hillary Clinton. I loathe her and her clownish face on my television screen.

[AthenaDelphi]

Sad to say but she is telling the truth.
Why?
Because listening to each candidate on healthcare proposals is a one sided event.
I would so welcome a (minimalistic moderated) debate between Obama, Clinton, McCain and the won't say quit Ron Paul, on healthcare. Have them sit down around a circular table and pick each other's ideas apart! Its only thru that process that we will all watch and hear things we need to know about REAL POLICY effects, costs, and options.

Saying one or two lines in a stump town hall speech, combined with ads that take phrases or votes out of context, are why we are in this mess.

Everyone has the attention span of a gnat when it comes to deep issues. Its like the American people just want a magic wand waved to get the problem straightened out without knowing what's entailed and what the consequences are.

[deminohio]

Sadly I'm not sure any of the candidates has it right or has MSNBC formally coined that spelling as Wright. I saw a great Frontline a week ago where they reviewed the up sides and downsides of various government healthcare systems. No profit insurance companies, government regulated pricing, and minimalistic spending vs. the GDP. No one was going bankrupt, no one was denied coverage, and care wasn't diminished(in fairness the British system had long wait times but it is an issue they trying to correct and have made some inroads). Americans would never endorse such a system but if the goal is universal healthcare you should see it. Leaders were actually lauging at how much we payed vs. GDP(I think 16% versus I think 3 or 4% in Japan) and were stumped when asked about issues of pre-existing conditions and bankruptcy. It seems that our system is not the envy of other countries as Republicans and insurance companies and pharmacutical companies would have us believe.

[angst2000]

Is Norah O'Donnell one of those what fellow MSNBC'er Olbermann describes as incapable of doing good analysis.

[Poised]

She's a nitwit. But then, so is Olbermann.

[JR49]

I have a feeling all these guys CNN, MSNBC, ABC, are trying to compete with Bush News who has more stupid moderators and who has more stupid comments and news. Norah surely prefer Rev. Wright because boss told her to do so and well it is more juicy than health care.

[AurigaRa]

and Noron you're not as sexy as Barack Obama.
Wish you'd find a job you can actually do.

[nellie]

he he

[TheAdviceWeAllNeed]

Leave her alone she was just being honest. My GOD start waiting for people to tell you what you want to hear instead of what you need to hear.

[iPolitics]

Doing a service to your viewers isn't sexy, huh.

[molly2007]

As she was talking to Mrs. Edwards I wonder if she was thinking like we all were. She gets paid to say such stupid things like Wright is sexier than healthcare this woman has no clue.

[army193]

Your surprised, I surprised you even get it...Hey American people what are you doing here? I here to hit the mute button.

[Myshkin57]

At least O'Donnell is honest about being vacuous and insipid.