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White House Correspondents' Association: Michelle Wolf's routine 'not in the spirit' of our mission [View all]

Source: The Hill

White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) President Margaret Talev on Sunday lamented that comedian Michelle Wolf’s routine during the organization’s annual dinner on Saturday was “not in the spirit” of the organization's mission.

Talev said in a statement late Sunday that she has heard from members of the association that Wolf’s performance did not reflect well on the WHCA's efforts to celebrate journalism and the First Amendment.

“Last night’s program was meant to offer a unifying message about our common commitment to a vigorous and free press while honoring civility, great reporting and scholarship winners, not to divide people,” Talev said.

“Unfortunately, the entertainer’s monologue was not in the spirit of that mission."

Talev said she and Olivier Knox, who will take over as WHCA president this summer, are open to suggestions on how to adjust the event’s format moving forward.

Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/media/385442-white-house-correspondents-association-michelle-wolfs-routine-not-in-the

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White House Correspondents' Association: Michelle Wolf's routine 'not in the spirit' of our mission [View all] Mrs. Overall Apr 2018 OP

Cowards, or as Wolf AND Trump would say; real...... JoeOtterbein Apr 2018 #1

hey Mr. President, /plays the Lion King song-never forget that correspondents dinner birthe(R) fool Sunlei Apr 2018 #60

Let the folding and snowmelt begin... nt DRoseDARs Apr 2018 #2

That's right, choie Apr 2018 #3

Oh they will . Remember 2016. Imagine the reporting by the press for 2020 elections lunasun Apr 2018 #33

Oh please... mountain grammy Apr 2018 #4

Looks like the WHCA is about to take the Trump loyalty pledge. Freethinker65 Apr 2018 #5

Bull Shit S.E. TN Liberal Apr 2018 #6

Yep... IthinkThereforeIAM Apr 2018 #20

They Must Say That Publicly Roy Rolling Apr 2018 #50

Fuck you very much, Ms. Talev. longship Apr 2018 #7

Although I did not care for Michelle Wolf's monologue, I think it was The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2018 #8

well, dump's presidency and his party are not in the spirit of our country. NRaleighLiberal Apr 2018 #9

I was just about to post this! n/t lordsummerisle Apr 2018 #18

That's what I posted only not as nice as you.. Cha Apr 2018 #49

His fans always seem to be happy when he tosses the rules, norms, and decorum out. Mc Mike Apr 2018 #51

Just pass out knee pads and be done with it. Scurrilous Apr 2018 #10

So, the White House is celebrating tonight left-of-center2012 Apr 2018 #11

Snort Solly Mack Apr 2018 #12

Here's the full statement oberliner Apr 2018 #13

Bull shit, lady. pangaia Apr 2018 #19

The WHCA could have done some research on YouTube before making their choice. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Apr 2018 #14

Ironically They Had An Advance Copy Of Her Set.... Grassy Knoll Apr 2018 #15

WOW ! didn;t know that. pangaia Apr 2018 #21

It was a roast. "Honor civility" of trump, the asshole divider? Good grief. uppityperson Apr 2018 #16

News flash: Schlumpy et al have no civility to be honored. sprinkleeninow Apr 2018 #39

hey ! Talev ! You have that exactly ass backwards. pangaia Apr 2018 #17

bullshit. Let's ask judy miller about that "spirit of a free press". still_one Apr 2018 #22

Resign. hatrack Apr 2018 #23

Gutless Response Progressive2020 Apr 2018 #24

I have a suggestion: shut it down, now. shanny Apr 2018 #25

That's what USA Today WH correspondent suggests sharedvalues Apr 2018 #26

Absolutely. Enough of this buddy, buddy garbage where they hob nob with the political leaders, go still_one Apr 2018 #29

This. eom sprinkleeninow Apr 2018 #40

Apparently no one remembers that reeking POS Don Imus' job on the Clintons at a WHCA dinner. Judi Lynn Apr 2018 #27

The media's double standard has been going on for some time now, and Ms. Wolf just exposed them for still_one Apr 2018 #32

So fix your mission. Nothing more need be said. nt eppur_se_muova Apr 2018 #28

(WHCA) President Margaret Talev thanks Mike Pence's press secretary for tweet. Scurrilous Apr 2018 #30

Trump isn't exactly Turbineguy Apr 2018 #31

What a bunch of BS! procon Apr 2018 #34

LOL, miss the point of the 1st much? Kali Apr 2018 #35

History will not be kind arithia Apr 2018 #36

sanders woundedkarma Apr 2018 #37

Exactly!! Hulk Apr 2018 #45

No Class LionelFirstel Apr 2018 #56

Sez awww, sadz. fantase56 Apr 2018 #38

The latest WHCA dispatch from Vichy. nt TeamPooka Apr 2018 #41

Talev is being rightfully ripped on Twitter for her spinelessness and stupidity. SunSeeker Apr 2018 #42

Well Well AZ Jim Apr 2018 #43

OK.....it "wasn't in the spirit of that mission"....so?? Hulk Apr 2018 #44

Well, she DID call them out for making money off Trump - crossed a line? Crash2Parties Apr 2018 #46

Pretty tame for an apology, actually JohnnyRingo Apr 2018 #47

Fucked up trump is NOT in the Cha Apr 2018 #48

Since when is politics classy or truth always pretty? Deb Apr 2018 #52

Cowards. RelativelyJones Apr 2018 #53

I agree with Talev's statement. Trust Buster Apr 2018 #54

Guess they should have watched her act first. Vinca Apr 2018 #55

Disgraceful that the journalists are complaining MaryMagdaline Apr 2018 #57

No one complained about Steven Colbert WhiteTara Apr 2018 #58

What can a comedy 'act' do when the president of USA himself calls woman fat pigs & orders babies ki Sunlei Apr 2018 #59

Margaret Talev was right bluecollar2 Apr 2018 #61

Next year headliner Barry manilow..tho Mandy was edgy dembotoz Apr 2018 #62

Thank you, Mr. Chamberlain. nt Javaman Apr 2018 #63

WHCA, pimping for a trump second term. Paladin Apr 2018 #64

Michelle Wolf is a brave human being and a true patriot. The WHCA are neither. greatlaurel Apr 2018 #65

Hit a little too close to home, Ms. Talev? Nitram Apr 2018 #66