David Brooks: A Republican Senator 'Had His Hand On My Inner Thigh' For A 'Whole' Dinner Party (VIDEO)

Think Progress flags David Brooks telling a fantastic anecdote that supports his recent New York Times column lamenting the loss of dignity in America. Apparently, Brooks was at a dinner party and had the misfortune to sit next to a Republican senator who "had his hand on my inner thigh the whole time. I was like, ehh, get me out of here."

Co-host John Harwood exclaims "what?" while Norah O'Donnell lets loose her trademark guffaw. Sadly, Brooks refuses to identify the touchy-feely senator.

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[woodcut]

DAVID'S little chipmunk smile, clear eyes... I'd put my hand on his knee too! But I'd stop there.
The Republicans might have screwed us, but I won't return the favor!

[Mekrabb]

Sounds like the NormMacdon­aldgaytest­. Brooks must swing that way since he did nothing about it.

[NotMcCain]

Exactly. I guess Brooks is making his orientation known, but he just didn't find that senator attractive.

Still, how about putting his hand back on his OWN lap? How weak is someone who's not interested and lets someone do that throughout a meal?

[Adartist777]

How does this make you feel?

[JimR]

Hmm. Was he tapping his foot, too?

[bikerdude]

The whole dinner? Really? Was he cute? Did he call you later?
Come on, Davy, if you are going to come out, come all the way out....

[WFTomba]

It's the pink tie. Drives 'em wild.

[mightyninth]

It tells us a lot about David Brooks that he allowed the senator to keep his hand there. WTF?

[oceanofconsciousness]

Exactly.

[generationyes]

Agreed.

[tek kwene]

"...emotio­nally needy, they don't know how to do it..."

Did he mean the "it" that I thought he meant?

[onnyang]

don't ask...
don't tell...

[huffposeur]

"I have a list!!!!!" david brooks channeling joe mccarthy. typical CINO reporter

[KitChandler]

On his INNER THIGH!!!!!­!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!?

[oceanofconsciousness]

Or third leg.

[rwurzer]

Hopefully the porn industry will pick this up with the title "Brooks' Thigh".

[bagelmaven]

mmm... truth: I am DYING to know WHICH Republican­...come on people on the blogs...fi­nd out!

[noudidnt]

This episode explains his aversion to Mrs. Obama's arms. I'm sure there are a lot of closeted ga ys in the Republican party and in the conservative media.

[huffposeur]

there are a lot of closeted gays in both parties. people run for office for many reasons but running for office because they're running from their sexuality is near the top of the liost.

um, people, in case you haven't noticed, NORMAL people do not run for office. some of the most flawed people in america are those who spend their entire lives scheming for public office.

and they sit on both sides of the political aisle, whether you like it or not.

[mikenolib]

Well said.

[Jaladeno]

Nice try, but recent history proves you wrong. For many reasons, generally gay Repubs must stay closeted (until they out themselves with their behavior) while gay Dems are free to be themselves and open about their orientation.

[mi]

Seems a bit odd, the whole duration of the dinner Mr. Brooks?!
That would mean you must have liked it, such an odd statement to
make if you found it objectionable.

[mikenolib]

He DIDN'T find it objectionable, IF it actually happened. In case you haven't noticed, liberals say a lot of things that aren't true to gain attention and publicity for themselves.

[lobear00]

NO' the republicans own the "Title" Lairs' for hire. Republicans are "Natural born lairs.

[Jayne3]

David Brooks is not a liberal. He's a moderate conservative.
But, it is very odd that he didn't stop the guy.

[Jaladeno]

You obviously have no idea who David Brooks is, yet being uninformed didn't stop you from expressing an opinion. Brilliant example of a conservative.

[JohnPone]

Since you don't know who David Brooks is your comment doesn't count for much.