MN Fox News reporter shows her true colors

[marmar]

from the Minnesota Independent:



Fox 9 News anchor Heidi Collins’ seven-minute interview with Secretary of State Mark Ritchie Wednesday night has drawn fire from media critics for her combative tone. Collins attacked Ritchie for connections to the now-defunct ACORN and appeared to blame him for the close race between gubernatorial candidates Tom Emmer and Mark Dayton.

The Pioneer Press called the exchange “a bit uncomfortable to say the least,” while Bob Collins at MPR said it was the “most controversial TV interview in the Twin Cities from this week’s election.” As Kevin Hoffman at City Pages wrote, “Collins uncorked an insanely hostile interview” that left “some viewers questioning her judgment and fairness.”

“Collins may want to make a rep as the toughest interview in town, and tough interviews are sorely needed,” wrote MinnPost’s David Brauer. “Still, this one fell short of professional standards.”

At one point, Collins interrupted a calm, deliberative Ritchie while he was trying to defend himself from the accusation of ACORN connections lobbed at him by state GOP chair Tony Sutton. Speaking over her guest, Collins said, “Secretary Ritchie? Could I ask the questions? I ask, you answer. Yes?” ...........(more)

The complete piece is at: http://minnesotaindependent.com/73836/fox-9s-heidi-collins-raises-eyebrows-for-insanely-hostile-interview-with-mark-ritchie

[jwirr]

1. K&R while I unrecommend her. Idiot.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

2. "...now-defunct ACORN..."

:think:

[Guilded Lilly]

3. There is a huge difference between a *tough* interview

and a rude, punk, little unprofessional shit.

[Doctor_J]

4. Impromptu audition for Fox "News"

trying to slither her way up the right-wing food chain.

[Subdivisions]

5. What a rude prick she is. Perfect for fux snooze. n/t

[progressoid]

6. Fox will probably give her a raise.

[azurnoir]

7. well one can only wonder why CNN did not fight harder to keep Ms Collins

actually they declined to renew her contract, this is her second gig since January she went first to ABC

[Occam Bandage]

8. She's not a Fox News reporter, she's a Fox reporter.

This is gold: “You told me that it seemed like you were ready for this, prepared for this type of thing to happen. I think if voters hear that right now, they’re going to be saying, ‘What? Are you kidding me? You knew this was going to happen again? You were prepared for it?’”

Yes, Republicans are bewildered by the prospect of government planning for possible problems.

[Binka]

9. She Has ALWAYS Been A Shrew YMMV n/t

[lumpy]

10. A shrew is the right description for this inept bitch.

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[EOTE]

11. What's up with all these recounts?

Can't you like, ummm, toss a coin or something? Jeez, you pinheads always make things so difficult.

[azurnoir]

12. MN law requires a recount if there is a difference

of <0.5% in the election results the difference between Dayton and Emmer is 0.43%

the MN GOP has an ulterior motive in this however a prolonged recount will keep Pawlenty in office with a GOP State house and Senate and they have plans for MN my yes, we could become the Texas of the North