Well, Elizabeth Warren just knocked 'em dead on Morning Joe!

[CTyankee]

The panel were mostly speechless. Mika gushed a bit, but she is outspoken in her support for Warren going back a few years.

Mark Halperin tried to trap her in a question about China's military, but she answered him so directly and knowledgeably that he shut up fast. Willy Geist made an ass out of himself, as did Barnicle. She characterized the tone of their questions which is "why don't you just give up trying to change Washington." She made a spirited pitch to be a voice sticking up for the middle class. She said she hoped that her voice could encourage other voices and yes, she actually said that could create a "movement." It dawned on me that she meant to have herself as starting a counterweight to the Tea Party. And I think she made people watching think "why not?"

When she finished her rousing call for ordinary people to come together against the powerful lobbies (and she singled out GE!!), everyone around the table was stunned. Not a yip or a yap.

I'm sure the segment will be up on the MJ website at msnbc.com later this morning. Take a look!

[DeepModem Mom]

1. I saw it. We've got a great candidate there! nt

[CTyankee]

5. I wanted to slap Mark Halperin to get that sick grin off his face.

He was treating her as if she was ignorant about the "real" issues, i.e. military ones. Does he really think a Harvard law professor hasn't been keeping up to date on world affairs? She has a bank of resources that surely he, as a Harvard grad himself, ought to know about. What a cheesy guy he is!

[DeepModem Mom]

7. One might say he's a "d*ck" --

I still can't believe Halperin sat there, all full of what he thought was his cool-kid that day, and called the President that.

[CTyankee]

9. That's his basic problem. He doesn't have the ability to "see" himself.

Except of course to admire himself in a mirror.

With more dicks like him trying to embarrass Warren, she'll win every time. Remember Rick Lazio?

[DeepModem Mom]

16. Good point! nt

[vanlassie]

18. I saw that and he sounded like a really nasty Gotcha-Man. Pitiful.

[Evergreen Emerald]

72. He sure did have that "answer that B**ch" look on his face--

and she did answer it! He thought he had a gotcha question. He is too used to his republican politicians who are still trying to articulate the answer to the gotcha question: "what do you read?"

[Honeycombe8]

93. I noticed that, too. And I don't hate Halperin. But it was pure snobbery. From another of the ..

men, as well. I forget who...was it Joe? Both of their questions were in condescending tones. And if anyone sees my posts and notices, they would tell you I am not one to cry sexism or be at a lack of recognizing the moderateness or not-so-badness in an opposing viewpoint. But even I noticed this lack of respect and condescending tone toward her.

But if she can't take that, she doesn't deserve the post. And she knocked it out of the park. The gal knows what she's speaking about! She's a person who can sit at the table with the Big Boys and get her ideas and opinions heard.

[blueclown]

2. She's got a battle on her hands.

The Washington insider press core hates strong, smart progressive women. They also hate strong, smart progressive women who tell truth to power. She should prepare for the mudslinging now, because it will get worse, and we aren't even considering the Tea Party barrage she will hear next year.

[CTyankee]

6. Well, she ain't stupid. She's already been called a liar to her face in a Congressional

hearing and has already felt the brunt of what the republicans are capable of doing. So I think she's been "prepped" for what will just be more of the same...

[SpiralHawk]

15. Those are all the qualities RepubliCons hate in general

mysogyny is a core Republicon Family Value...

[lumberjack_jeff]

27. She currently doesn't care about that.

I'm convinced that she'd be perfectly happy returning to her academic life if necessary. She just wants to contribute in whatever way she can.

[polmaven]

3. Didn't she do FABULOUSLY???

She was right on target and had no hesitation whatsoever in any of her answers!

Get your resume updated, Senator Brown!

[CTyankee]

11. Maybe he could try to do another centerfold!

Yeah, that'll work up against her...sure thing...

[polmaven]

30. Or he may have to

go back to pimping his daughters.

[CTyankee]

39. Wasn't that special! I had almost forgotten...

Hmm, he might have some real problems going into any kind of debate with Warren...

[SpiralHawk]

4. Thank you, Ms. Warren (D)

Wonderful -

[adhd_what_huh]

8. She made them all look like mean little children....god I hate those fuckers

[CTyankee]

12. it was a thing of beauty watching her take down smarmy Willy Geist!

when she said she hoped he wasn't saying that it's hopeless and we should give up without even trying, he must've felt like he had been hit in the face! And she wasn't mean about it. She was sincere. That's her strength. He just looked petty and irrelevant...

[monmouth]

13. He tried to walk that back with his "Of course not." She got him..n/t

[mwb970]

107. Of course, Geist IS petty and irrelevant, but still.... /nt

[OHdem10]

10. We all hear the Media clamor about authenticity. If you were

watching Elizabeth Warren, you saw authenticy in spade.

Authenticy is not trying to be folksy dumbing down issues
and positions.

An authentic person is someone who has a core set of values,
believes in these values, rather than being ashamed to
discuss them, he/she goes full throttle willing to take
on any comer.

Elizabeth Warren believes in something and is more than
willing to fight for it. Just watch closely, some in our
own party may be threatened by her. After all she is
a populist Democrat on a mission. I hope the party is
smart enough to know a good thing when they see it.

[Enthusiast]

64. Authenticity is a rare commodity in today's political world.

Imagine if we would insist on authentic. The world could change, really change.

[Kablooie]

103. Sarah Palin's authentic. She's got authenticity scripted and rehearsed.

And even with all that she's no good at it.

[truedelphi]

90. Ditto everything you say.

I think that whoever told Obama that he should put her over at the washed up, powerless Consumer
organization and then the Powers that Be immediately fastrack/pulled back on letting her get in even on that - Boy they are going to be sorry.

She will kick some serious butt once in the Senate.

[OneGrassRoot]

14. Thanks, will look for video. :) n/t

[CatWoman]

36. ....

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3036789/ns/msnbc_tv-morning_joe/#44607826

[bleever]

37. Thanks!

:)

[OneGrassRoot]

47. Yes, thanks! And a trivial random comment....

I finally figured out who Elizabeth Warren reminds me of: Annette Bening.

Ms. Bening can TOTALLY play Ms. Warren in a docudrama about the first female POTUS.

:)

[Hosnon]

17. There is nothing about this woman that I don't absolute love!

Happy Georgia campaign contributor! Good luck!

[Bonhomme Richard]

19. I am going to watch just how much the party supports her.

If they are lukewarm then I will know that they are no longer my party.
She is absolutely refreshing.

[CTyankee]

20. If they're smart, they will.

I hope that we are seeing in her a page being turned in American politics.

[DURHAM D]

24. Good point. She is a Political Rate-Buster.

Look for her to be disliked and sabotaged by colleagues and management for fear she will set new standards and show them up. Won't be the first time.

[CTyankee]

25. One thing she has that they don't: COURAGE

And I think that is a force to be reckoned with...

[DURHAM D]

26. If she makes it to the Senate her Dem colleagues will marginalize her.

But that won't stop her.

[CTyankee]

28. If she wins that might encourage others to follow suit just as she describes.

It gives people hope that maybe they CAN make a difference. She already has a few real prograssives now serving in the Senate. We elected our wonderful former AG Dick Blumenthal to the Senate replacing Dodd. I am hopeful we'll have Chris Murphy replacing Joe Lieberman in '12.

I'm hoping our time has come...people have had enough!

[Cal33]

38. Yes, Liberals with courage have been out for too long. Hope Elizabeth

Warren will be successful in bringing about change. She has the
necessary qualities to set the example.

Sure hope you're right that "Our time has come." Dems. have
taken the back-seat for a mighty long time!

[tcaudilllg]

89. If she and Sanders team up, there will be no match.

[NCarolinawoman]

21. She's a leader. She could be our next FDR. n/t

[CTyankee]

22. It certainly makes sense, if history is our guide.

Without the cutthroad capitalism that brought down the stock market in 1929, there would probably not have been an FDR as president. We are in similar straits now. The political pendulum (I hope and pray) is about to swing the other way...

[BeyondGeography]

23. Great summary

Thanks...she's the best thing we have going right now.

[love0bama-4ever]

29. I need a bit of help here re: Barnicle and Chuck Todd

I watch Joe's show daily,because I love when they have Eugene Robinson on. I am n ot sure about
Barnicle. I would like to know if he is pro-obama or not. By some things I have heard him
say it looked to me as if he is NOT a Repuke. As to Chuck Todd, that is a big ??? for me. Can someone
tell me about Barnicle and Todd? As to Willie, I think he is a Repuke. am I wrong? Thanks, guys!

[Gidney N Cloyd]

32. Barnicle leans liberal but he's got some other baggage.

Mainly he doesn't seem to bother himself with western journalistic ethics. At least not consistently. Todd is a republican toady and not the sharpest tool in the shed. He'll never report a balanced story when a cheap shot will do as well. Weirdest thing with him, though, is I've seen him looking really tired a couple times and that's when he tends to let the truth slip out.
Willie's all about Willie and I think he leans conservative mainly because it's more conducive to that.

[livetohike]

40. Willie named his son George W. Geist - I'm not kidding. So

that may tell us what his politics are :-). Welcome to DU :hi:

[Gin]

46. should have named his son...Polter Geist!

[JuniperLea]

52. Oh, that would so rule!

Can you imagine? :rofl:

[Enthusiast]

65. Perfect........nt

[livetohike]

110. Good one!

:toast:

[monmouth]

48. OMG, I did not know that..LOL. Ms. Warren put him in his place quite

nicely this morning, pleased me greatly. Made him look like an errant school boy.

[librechik]

41. Todd fancies himself an objective journalist, but he is a pushover for conservative talking points

annd then uses his "objectivity" mask to put down Obama with authority. IMO, his IQ is pretty low for his position, what a plodder and yes man...

[Tatiana]

31. I know I shouldn't... I know I shouldn't....

But I'm in :loveya:

My first politicial donation of the season has been to her. These are tough times, but she's a public servant we would all be blessed to have.

[CTyankee]

34. I know how you feel. I tend to do the same thing, but less so now than in the past.

I have a lot of hope pinned on Elizabeth. My daughter and son in law live in MA and are politically active Dems. I asked her to give a little reception at her house for Elizabeth (she did this for gov. Deval Patrick). She and her hubby are in good enough financial shape to give Warren some $$$. I hope she does. I told her to be sure and invite ME to any reception she might get involved in, cuz I want to meet this woman and tell her how much hope she gives folks like me!

[WI_DEM]

33. I hope she wins and maybe one day she will be our first female president?

[CTyankee]

35. Dare we dream?

[Uncle Joe]

42. I believe Elizabeth Warren will be an outstanding Senator!

Thanks for the thread, CTyankee.:thumbsup:

[Dawson Leery]

43. Dead intern Joe is no match.

[CTyankee]

44. He sure was quiet. Makes me nervous. Or maybe he didn't want to get

Mika on his ass, because she absolutely LOVES Warren.

I don't like his silence, tho.

[monmouth]

49. He may have realized that if he spoke and said something stupid

she would not hesitate to call him out. He was doing some CYA, to remain silent is always good for that...LOL.

[Fla Dem]

45. Saw it. Wishing I still lived in the Bay State so I could vote for her. n/t

[TuxedoKat]

50. That was great

All the men were pretty much blown away and dumbfounded. They weren't expecting someone with so much honesty and conviction who is also smart and telling the truth and knows what she is talking about.

Something weird I noticed though. Were they filming in their regular studio? Joe had American flags behind him as a background and Mika next to him just had a plain blue background. Like maybe they were trying to visually discredit Mika somehow with the contrast...

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3036789/ns/msnbc_tv-morning_joe/

[Whisp]

51. love that woman. Warren 2016!

[Bucky]

56. I heard it here first.

I think this is a real possibility.

[Nothing Without Hope]

53. It will be a great pleasure to vote for her! Thanks. K & R n/t

[lsewpershad]

54. And that's why

I contributed and will again and again, period.............

[Utopian Leftist]

55. Has there been an EW for President thread here yet?

Because, if not, I'd like to suggest Elizabeth Warren for President, 2016. I don't know if the left would tolerate another middle of the road candidate like Obama or Clinton. I surely won't. No, it's going to take a true progressive like EW to make me get excited enough about politics to volunteer again.

[lucca18]

57. She was fantastic in that interview!

Some day she will make a great President!!

[Swede Atlanta]

58. Just watched the clip on MorningJoe.com

She was awesome

[DainBramaged]

60. OH, morningjoe.com is a dead website and for sale.....

[Yavin4]

59. The "Men" on that Panel Are Use to Sarah Palin and Michelle Bachmann

They weren't prepared for an intelligent woman who knows her stuff.

[Gidney N Cloyd]

81. Well, she has been on the show numerous times and always come off smart and strong.

If the regulars are still challenging her and underestimating her I don't think it's lack of prep but excess of hubris.

[FreeBillClinton]

61. here's a link w/ video

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/09/21/1018827/-Elizabeth-Warren-turns-the-tables-on-Morning-Joe-Gotcha-Panel,-Aces-Quiz-

[Firebrand Gary]

62. A Warning to the Republican Party

They certainly did not hold back on their degree of difficulty on questions posed to Elizabeth this morning. The beauty of this is that Elizabeth is no slouch and nor is she lazy, she did a great job of answering the questions that were asked of her. Elizabeth is one smart lady and though I do believe some of the questions that were leveled at her were a bit "sly" as we say I know this, Elizabeth is a very quick study and the more you dance around and play games with her the sharper and more tuned she is bound to get.

I almost want to stand in defense of Elizabeth and warn the Republican party to watch their step with her, but you know I hope they go full boar at her. I really do. Because the further they go, the more games they play the more traction she is bound to get.

As for the beltway media, I say bring it the fuck on. There is a huge disconnect between the vast majority of what the beltway is spewing and what the people are hearing and seeing. In other words the people are mentally "tuning out the press" they are fed up!

[Enthusiast]

63. Elizabeth Warren is a champion!

:applause:

[libodem]

66. Love the straight talk

She does it so nicely.

[Blacksheep214]

67. Of course FOX will hate her!

Brains don't matter if you don't look like a slut!

Right Gretchen?

I RESPECT EW.

Tell me she doesn't make the GOP trollops look flat out stupid!

I bet Warren doesn't talk made up crap either!

POTUS on the rise!

[List left]

68. http://elizabethwarren.com/

Just wow.....Now if she was just running for president

http://elizabethwarren.com/

[Jim_Shorts]

69. Warren looks like our new super hero now, but just wait

After she wins the Massachusetts seat, big money will start to reel her in. She will have to raise $30,000 a week, each week and every week. Right now she can say "Washington is wired for big corporations" but when you start spending half your time soliciting from that big money, you would feel like a hypocrite to continue criticizing them and besides, their lobbyists are actually nice people and we have some interesting conversations.

Welcome to the Washington culture. Welcome to the machine. We own you. Next.

[CTyankee]

73. Uh, maybe, just maybe, she's thought about this?

Do ya' think she hasn't?

She has BEEN in Washington, dude. Right? She got right into the "machine"!

So?

[Matariki]

75. So, are you saying it's hopeless and we should give up?

lol

[Jim_Shorts]

82. No, we always have to fight

But if you put a brand new part in a broken machine, the machine is still broken.

Al Franken is a very very smart guy, an academic like Warren. Al had one of his Harvard classes research and help write the book Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot, which seems like a pretty smart move to me. The kids had fun learning how to write a book about what liars repugs are and not get sued and hopefully start them on the proper (lol) liberal path. Has there been one ounce of difference in DC since Al has been there?

I couldn't like Elizabeth Warren more, but she will be assimilated by the Borg.

[tcaudilllg]

88. Learn Socionics

INTJs don't play the game. They kill it.

She'll be as ruthless as Robespierre when she gets in.

[Jim_Shorts]

92. Socionics lol

It must be Elizabeth forgot to use her jedi mind powers on Obama and Geithner before they decided house the Consumer Protection Agency inside the Federal Reserve which pretty much just gutted its powers. Thats just letting the banks decide what rules will be enforced on themselves.

Money rules Washington and Elizabeth is a lawyer not a shrink.

[JDPriestly]

94. She might not have to do that. I bet Bernie Sanders doesn't.

Some members of Congress don't. My representative raises some money, but his seat is so extremely secure that he really doesn't worry about it that much.

[Jim_Shorts]

97. I think 25000 - 30000 a week is the average for a senator

Bernie has raised about 14,000,000 in 21 years but he has only been a senator since 06. Congressmen spend 25-50% of their time raising money.

[Demoiselle]

70. I don't think I've ever seen anyone so focused....

She was wonderful. The worst smartass, I think, was Halperin....and she played with him a little before she lowered the boom on him.
I wish I lived in Massachusetts so I could vote for her.
Oh well, I'll just have to wait for the Presidential election. 2016, maybe?lll
And of COURSE I will sign up and contribute to the campaign.
Thank you.

[PatSeg]

71. This woman is one-of-a-kind

I am always amazed by her and her ability to communicate. Also she is incredibly likeable, something we don't encounter too often in politics. I vote for her for ANYTHING.

[immoderate]

76. Thank you. Could not say it better.

:)

--imm

[Matariki]

74. I'm loving me some Elizabeth Warren

and her ability to shut up tv idiots? Woot!

[midnight]

77. Awsome.... Some one post a link..

[Firebrand Gary]

78. That China question was pure right wing crap.

"Moving right along here, nothing to see on Wall St, China is coming and is going to feed your children to the ancient oriental dragon known as reincarnate Mao."

[Politicub]

79. Love her!

[w0nderer]

80. k & r n/t

[GreenTea]

83. Warren will always 'knock em dead'-But she still needs DONATIONS to fight the republican $$$ machine

[marasinghe]

84. this is a Lady coming off dealing with really smart kids & their questions in class.

the assholes trying to beat her down, have as much chance as a jackal with a tiger.

[Xtraneous]

85. Inspiring!

Wow, so many messages in there. She read between the lines faster than these bozos could think. They're so used to pushovers and reactionaries they didn't have a chance with her. What extra refreshing is that she wasn't a normal politician and she's already learned to use those consumers hearings to her advantage. Brilliant.

[CTyankee]

109. Good point! I always think of her resources at Harvard and particularly

the Kennedy School for Politics there but you are right: she had to put up with smartass Harvard kids (if they are anything like my ex-husband, they are excruciating!). That alone sharpens the mind...

[bullwinkle428]

86. Well, Ed Schultz thinks she's a dud, which almost certainly means

she has the right stuff to put a whupping on Scott Brown!

Seriously - Schultz slammed her today, for not being specific enough in her support for Obama's speech the other day, never mind the fact that she's been out there in every interview, totally pushing forward the idea that the middle class has gotten fucked over, and it's about time to start doing something to change that.

[tcaudilllg]

87. Introverted thinking is the cornerstone of democracy.

Demand that people consider the data, and they will change themselves of their own initiative.

[Stellar]

91. Morning Joke and his cronies should ask Palin and all

those other nit-wits the same questions and not those same old fun with Dick and Jane questions.

[Prana69]

95. Wow, that was outstanding! I love her!

What a great contrast Warren is to someone like Wasserman-Schultz. Honesty, intergity, genuine passion and enthusiasm for the citizenry.

Wonder how long it will be before the DLC thugs cut her down?

P69

[EC]

96. Having taught in college serves her well.

While answering the questions with confidence, she was also able to teach the subject. She did it in ways that everyone could grasp and she instills the need for you to expand on what she just taught you.

[CmonMan]

98. She was great! nt

[Samantha]

99. I saw this and found it totally remarkable

You are absolutely correct the China question was a trap which she effectively shut down. And the truly amazing thing is that she has pulled ahead of Scott Brown by about 6 points, after a weak start not so long ago of being something like 20 points behind. The voters in Massachusetts must also be impressed. She is totally great.

Sam

[harun]

100. Republican's are going to wish she was heading the CFPB

[Veri1138]

101. Do they use unverifiable voting machines in her district?

Maybe, maybe not about Republicans wishing she were headed to the CFPB. You can bet that corporations are going to lending her opponent millions of dollars. If her opponent wins, those same corporations (and banks) will want their moneys worth from the shill.

[Firebrand Gary]

106. Hahahaha Touchée

[Kablooie]

102. Hmm. I wonder. In a few years will she be the president we've been waiting for?

[eridani]

104. Warren for president in 2016?

Obama served 2 years in the Senate and went on to the presidency. Twice lucky?

[ObaMania]

105. Twice lucky?

Like we were lucky the first time? :crazy:

[ProgressiveATL]

108. Will Wheaton hearts Elizabeth Warren

Wil Wheaton promoted Warren in his tumblr feed: http://wilwheaton.tumblr.com/post/10504428958

[lebkuchen]

111. We've donated.