Hotline After Dark -- Questions Remain
By hotlineblog
The TV talk last night focused on the Iraq hearings and the '08ers questioning of Gen. David Petraeus and Amb. Ryan Crocker:
CNN's McIntyre: "The question to General Petraeus today was how long will U.S. troops be stuck in Iraq? It was a question he wouldn't or couldn't answer" ("Lou Dobbs Tonight," 4/8).
ABC's Stephanopoulos: "I think this was one big exercise in kicking the can down the road" ("World News,' 4/8).
CNN's Crowley: "General David Petraeus met his next commander in chief today" ("AC 360," 4/8). More Crowley: "This is the time to kind of strut your commander in chief credentials, but after all, they are in the middle of a political campaign" ("Situation Room," 4/8).
Gen. David Petraeus, asked what he looks for in the next POTUS: "There has to be an understanding of the situation, of the dynamics at play ... of the complexity and the challenges" ("Nightline," ABC, 4/8).
ABC's Karl: "Many members of the press left the room when Senators Clinton and McCain were finished" ("World News," 4/8).
CBS' Reid, on Clinton's questioning: "Surprising some observers, she did not use the opportunity to attack McCain, who had long ago left the room, or Obama" ("Evening News," 4/8).
FNC's Garrett, on Obama's questioning: "His approach direct but not confrontational. There was no hint of exasperation or partisan bitterness" ("Special Report," 4/8).
Washington Post's Milbank: "They all looked dreadfully tired. Clinton and Obama were stealing glances at the clock. They were both chewing gum. Obama was doing a lot of rocking in his seat. Couldn't observe McCain because he darted out too fast to judge anything. If I were given you a scorecard on this, I think legislatively, Clinton was the finest, McCain had quite a weak day and Obama was in the middle" ("Hardball," MSNBC, 4/8). (EMILY GOODIN) |
