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7. I think several right-wing pundits knew

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Sat Aug 11, 2012, 10:12 AM

Aug 2012

I don't think all those editorials over the last few days from the right-wing about how Romney had to choose Ryan were written people who were not in the know, Romney had already picked Ryan and those editorials were likely planted to help rile up the base for the announcement.

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I think Joe Scarborough got "advance" notice of the Ryan pick before Friday's show [View all] CTyankee Aug 2012 OP

Excellent pick up! Got any video. Would love to see it. Justice wanted Aug 2012 #1

Friday's show is up on the Morning Joe page at msnbc.com CTyankee Aug 2012 #4

I doubt it. That was Joe S dreaming of a policy debate which is he going to get. dkf Aug 2012 #2

that whole thing went off the trolley tracks when Mika went ballistic... CTyankee Aug 2012 #6

I didn't see that part. dkf Aug 2012 #9

bad way to make an "impression" on folks. She looked either over caffeinnated or with CTyankee Aug 2012 #11

Haha unhinged. They are kind of a crack up though. dkf Aug 2012 #12

I agree, dkf. Joe was using the ol' shotgun approach to try and look like he knew what was going on. Major Hogwash Aug 2012 #8

If so, NBC should suspend him for being part of a political campaign itsrobert Aug 2012 #3

Scarborough's show is where the R sound machine test floats balloons at the beginning of the day Skidmore Aug 2012 #5

I think your right sandyshoes17 Aug 2012 #13

The day after the Wall Street meltdown Morning Joe was on the air talking about how CTyankee Aug 2012 #15

I think several right-wing pundits knew Bjorn Against Aug 2012 #7

He was full of Ryan love yesterday PatSeg Aug 2012 #10

Here's your proof malaise Aug 2012 #14