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sufrommich

(22,871 posts)
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 12:44 PM Sep 2012

Good Lord, Joe Scarborough is considering a 2016 run

for president:

Five years ago this month, Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski began co-hosting MSNBC’s savvy, caffeinated Morning Joe, their daily brew of news, chat, and political opinion. And even though they are both married, with children, their on-air chemistry can come across as charged, even flirtatious, the cable equivalent of Nick and Nora Charles. Recently, they’ve been flirting all over the map. First, Joe flirted with the idea of running against Barack Obama. An ex–Florida congressman and a moderate Republican, he conferred with fellow centrists just before the primaries, occasionally shuttling around with his friend Mike Bloomberg. (From time to time, Mika’s father, Zbigniew, Jimmy Carter’s national-security adviser, weighed in with sage advice, as did a handful of George W. alumni.) Next, Joe and Mika flirted with CBS about taking over the network’s perennially laggard morning slot. (After protracted negotiations, CBS went with Charlie Rose, Gayle King—and Erica Hill, since departed as co-host.) Now the pair are flirting with none other than Roger Ailes, the man whose Fox News they battle every morning. To be exact: they have started a film-and-TV production company and the first proj­ect they’re developing and peddling is a TV drama about the life and times of their volatile competitor. Philip Seymour Hoffman has been mentioned for the Ailes character; James Gandolfini’s name has come up to portray Ailes’s pal Governor Chris Christie. And just to raise the temperature a tad? After the presidential inauguration in January, Joe (no fan of Mitt Romney’s—”I’ve been very critical”) plans on publishing a memoir that will serve—no joke—as a vehicle to test the waters for a presidential run in 2016. Take that, Mr. Romney.

http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2012/10/joe-scarborough-mika-presidential-run

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Good Lord, Joe Scarborough is considering a 2016 run (Original Post) sufrommich Sep 2012 OP
You've got to be kidding. hifiguy Sep 2012 #1
Who else do the Republican/ TeaParty have to run? You know it's a pretty sad situation over there Rectangle Sep 2012 #44
Learned from the scummiest - Newt Gingrich... Cooley Hurd Sep 2012 #2
What? Gandolfini a mobster? NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Bake Sep 2012 #17
The base thinks he's a socialist sellout and the left hates everything about him BeyondGeography Sep 2012 #3
I agree with this. I also think there will be a sufrommich Sep 2012 #13
I always suspected that was his end game. But I still don't see how he gets around CTyankee Sep 2012 #4
I'd love to watch a debate between blowhard Joe and Hillary... polichick Sep 2012 #8
Yeah, well, he'll just blow it off as another 'Vince Foster' conspiracy. randome Sep 2012 #9
This is so disgusting get the red out Sep 2012 #5
This message was self-deleted by its author polichick Sep 2012 #6
Hahahaha! Oh, that's a scream. nt LaydeeBug Sep 2012 #7
At least he's not a total moron. Dannyteague Sep 2012 #10
He's only pragmatic in the sense that he eventually grasps when he's been outflanked & outgunned. Gidney N Cloyd Sep 2012 #14
really.....don't forget that pigeyed cretin was one of the house Gabi Hayes Sep 2012 #19
Bring it on, ladykiller --you're as murderous as the rest of the lot librechik Sep 2012 #11
If it's against Hillary I doubt it. dkf Sep 2012 #12
Sure Joe. Go right ahead. lpbk2713 Sep 2012 #15
President SCAR?...President JOKE? Segami Sep 2012 #16
The morning news equivalent to Nick and Nora Charles.....REALLY? Perhaps Al and Peg Bundy. Mike Daniels Sep 2012 #18
definitely Willie... CTyankee Sep 2012 #20
This surprises anyone? Really? Atman Sep 2012 #21
100% correct malaise Sep 2012 #22
Can he get past his history? cr8tvlde Sep 2012 #23
Heard that his buddy is in trouble... the ME that closed the case.... Panasonic Sep 2012 #24
I thought I'd heard something about that ... cr8tvlde Sep 2012 #27
This message was self-deleted by its author bupkus Sep 2012 #30
They say Gandolfini has switched from red sauce to alfredo to gain weight for the role. Erose999 Sep 2012 #25
The ghost of his dead intern is about to rise from the grave............ TheDebbieDee Sep 2012 #26
Are there any interviews with her family? Do they think... polichick Sep 2012 #28
I don't know...........I don't think I've ever read any news articles featuring TheDebbieDee Sep 2012 #36
I'd love to hear their side of the story. polichick Sep 2012 #39
Scarborough/Dead Intern 2016 Ganja Ninja Sep 2012 #29
This message was self-deleted by its author bupkus Sep 2012 #32
lololol! Th1onein Sep 2012 #55
The only thing he might be qualified to run for is outhouse cleaner. hobbit709 Sep 2012 #31
Are they fucking kidding me with that photo? LMAO! What a pair of hacks. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Sep 2012 #33
Mika said today that her father and husband don't approve of her pic... polichick Sep 2012 #34
Yup. I'm for for people expressing themselves however they want. But this I don't remember seeing the Guy Whitey Corngood Sep 2012 #42
I wish they'd have a strong, smart woman who was actually co-host... polichick Sep 2012 #50
Bump-bumpa-bummm-baDUM Gidney N Cloyd Sep 2012 #35
WTF? graywarrior Sep 2012 #37
Proving Mika is just a higher-scale equivalent of the blonde scenery on FOX News Mike Daniels Sep 2012 #40
. Guy Whitey Corngood Sep 2012 #41
You've got to be Kidding!! Cha Sep 2012 #46
Their HBO Ailes movie has already been shot down. SoCalDem Sep 2012 #38
Yeah, WhoTF wants to see that? Cha Sep 2012 #47
Hey, what about that dead intern in your office, Joke? Zoeisright Sep 2012 #43
When I first saw the link I thought Joe and Mika on same ticket. modem77 Sep 2012 #45
We now know the political half-life of a dead intern... Blue Idaho Sep 2012 #48
On the bright side, if he goes back into politics, isn't there a rule about Cleita Sep 2012 #49
In the days of "Equal Time" it was problematic.Nancy Skinner had to quit her radio gig to run for... Gidney N Cloyd Sep 2012 #53
You've got to be kidding me! Auntie Bush Sep 2012 #51
oneclown car hasn't even been parked yet and they are eager rurallib Sep 2012 #52
First question, Joe: Please explain that dead intern in your office a few years ago. Th1onein Sep 2012 #54
teevee face time will probably get him elected spanone Sep 2012 #56
 

hifiguy

(33,688 posts)
1. You've got to be kidding.
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 12:46 PM
Sep 2012

Schmo is a total doucherocket and still has some 'splainin to do, Lucy, about that dead intern.

Rectangle

(667 posts)
44. Who else do the Republican/ TeaParty have to run? You know it's a pretty sad situation over there
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 05:04 PM
Sep 2012

when Joey Scum sees an opening!

 

Cooley Hurd

(26,877 posts)
2. Learned from the scummiest - Newt Gingrich...
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 12:48 PM
Sep 2012

When you're selling a book, run for President.

Plus, Gandolfini would NEVER portray a scumbag like Christie because he doesn't want to be typecast as a mobster...

BeyondGeography

(39,374 posts)
3. The base thinks he's a socialist sellout and the left hates everything about him
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 12:50 PM
Sep 2012

Otherwise, smooth sailing.

sufrommich

(22,871 posts)
13. I agree with this. I also think there will be a
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 01:00 PM
Sep 2012

big push to move even further to the right when Obama wins the election. There's going to be a civil war in the GOP come November,I doubt the more moderate wing will win in the end.

CTyankee

(63,912 posts)
4. I always suspected that was his end game. But I still don't see how he gets around
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 12:50 PM
Sep 2012

the dead intern thing. It's just too fraught with danger.

Besides, if he runs against Hillary Clinton, you can bet your ass who will win...

 

randome

(34,845 posts)
9. Yeah, well, he'll just blow it off as another 'Vince Foster' conspiracy.
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 12:54 PM
Sep 2012

I hope he runs. The more classless clowns in the GOP parade, the better.

get the red out

(13,466 posts)
5. This is so disgusting
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 12:50 PM
Sep 2012

There's no where to begin.

Goes Chris Christy before Joe (and Mika, is there explaining to do there as well?) even gets a shot at a Democratic opponent.

Response to sufrommich (Original post)

 

Dannyteague

(51 posts)
10. At least he's not a total moron.
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 12:55 PM
Sep 2012

Joe would deal with Democrats and does. Of think Republicans are morally superior.

Yes he is on the right but like Jeb Bush he's pragmatic.

 

Gabi Hayes

(28,795 posts)
19. really.....don't forget that pigeyed cretin was one of the house
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 01:25 PM
Sep 2012

managers of the impeachment

he got that job as a reward for being one of the most intransigent, confrontational blowhards of the Gingrich/Luntz congress

had he come up today, he'd be among the forefront of uberaholes of the Ryandrian do-nothing congress with which we're saddled currently

his chief characteristic is an indomitable, overarching, bottomless ambition. everything, including his marriage, of course, has fallen along the wayside in service of his bottomless megalomania

this latest admission to interest in runnin in 16 only serves to make his massive personality disorder more obvious

that said, RUN, JOE, RUN!!!!

you and Chris Creosote.....can't WAIT!!

librechik

(30,674 posts)
11. Bring it on, ladykiller --you're as murderous as the rest of the lot
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 12:56 PM
Sep 2012

I'm sure the slavish Fox Hordes will welcome your lash.

lpbk2713

(42,759 posts)
15. Sure Joe. Go right ahead.
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 01:03 PM
Sep 2012




Waste just as much of your money as you want to.

See you in Bankruptcy Court.


Mike Daniels

(5,842 posts)
18. The morning news equivalent to Nick and Nora Charles.....REALLY? Perhaps Al and Peg Bundy.
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 01:23 PM
Sep 2012

I've only seen one Nick and Nora Charles movie and I don't recall Nick being a ill-tempered buffoon nor Nora limiting her input to rolling her eyes and grimacing at Nick's idiocy.

On the other hand Mika and Joe do have the perpetually soused thing (or the impression of being such) down pat.

Just one question though....does Willie or Mike Barnicle serve as the stand in for Asta the dog?

Atman

(31,464 posts)
21. This surprises anyone? Really?
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 02:01 PM
Sep 2012

I've been saying this since he went on the air. His set change last year cemented it for me...American flags floating slow-mo in the breeze. Now, if he happens to utter some brilliant patriotic comment, his commercial clips are ready-made.

He never wanted out of politics. He was forced out by his dead intern. He was a Bush favorite, in line for a position within the administration. That all came tumbling down when a young woman was found dead in his office.

Of course, that kind of stuff never seriously bothers Republicans. Not like getting food stamps or having an abortion. So Joe's show has to be viewed for what it really is...a live daily rehabilitation come-back tour.

malaise

(269,054 posts)
22. 100% correct
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 02:04 PM
Sep 2012

I always saw this as the plan but that dead girl in his office will just not go away

cr8tvlde

(1,185 posts)
23. Can he get past his history?
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 02:12 PM
Sep 2012

Rightly or wrongly, he may still have an intern problem. I felt his resigning at the time was in exchange for further investigation. I just remember that (I felt that) Ted Kennedy was allowed to "accept his place" and let the past go, but never the Presidency. I've enjoyed watching Joe occasionally on his show. He's impressive as a conservative...he actually can think and speak at the same time, but is Florida ready to let it go?

 

Panasonic

(2,921 posts)
24. Heard that his buddy is in trouble... the ME that closed the case....
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 02:20 PM
Sep 2012

and increased pressure will make him spill the guts, including Dead Intern Joe who will be out of a job, and probably indicted and ruined.

cr8tvlde

(1,185 posts)
27. I thought I'd heard something about that ...
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 02:35 PM
Sep 2012

interesting just as he puts out some feelers for a run at it. Sounds like "they" are warning him, yet again. No amount of scrubbing will get rid of the stain, IMHO. And as usual, who knows, but it sure looked bad for him.

Response to Panasonic (Reply #24)

 

TheDebbieDee

(11,119 posts)
26. The ghost of his dead intern is about to rise from the grave............
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 02:34 PM
Sep 2012

I think her name was Lori Klasutis.

 

TheDebbieDee

(11,119 posts)
36. I don't know...........I don't think I've ever read any news articles featuring
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 03:52 PM
Sep 2012

her family. I don't know if her family is satisfied or if they've just been bought off.

Response to Ganja Ninja (Reply #29)

polichick

(37,152 posts)
34. Mika said today that her father and husband don't approve of her pic...
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 03:16 PM
Sep 2012

...but that she "got carried away at the shoot" - imo it shows exactly what her part on the show is all about. It screams, "Look at me!!"

Guy Whitey Corngood

(26,501 posts)
42. Yup. I'm for for people expressing themselves however they want. But this I don't remember seeing the
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 04:56 PM
Sep 2012

Walter Cronkite ab flexing photo shoots.

polichick

(37,152 posts)
50. I wish they'd have a strong, smart woman who was actually co-host...
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 05:19 PM
Sep 2012

...instead of just a pretty sidekick. Doubt Joe Blowhard could take that though - sometimes it's pretty clear that Mika is following instructions about not standing up to him.

I hope Joe does run so they'll have to get a replacement for him.

Gidney N Cloyd

(19,840 posts)
35. Bump-bumpa-bummm-baDUM
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 03:47 PM
Sep 2012

The minute you walked in the joint,
I could see you were a man of distinction,
A real big spender,
Good looking, so refined.
Say, wouldn't you like to know
What's going on in my mind?

So, let me get right to the point,
I don't pop my cork for ev'ry guy I see.
Hey, big spender, spend...
A little time with...me...me...me!

Mike Daniels

(5,842 posts)
40. Proving Mika is just a higher-scale equivalent of the blonde scenery on FOX News
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 04:07 PM
Sep 2012

Don't the people being photographed for a magazine article have a "right of veto" over what the photographer may use?

Of course if we truly want to talk about "look at me" there's always Megan Kelly's (FOX News) cheesecake shots in her underwear.

SoCalDem

(103,856 posts)
38. Their HBO Ailes movie has already been shot down.
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 03:58 PM
Sep 2012

unless it;s been revived, it seems to have been a short-lived idea.



UPDATE: HBO Will Not Proceed With Joe Scarborough, Mika ...
www.huffingtonpost.com/.../joe-scarborough-mika-brzezinski-roger-...
Jul 5, 2012 – Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski were set to executive produce an HBO movie about Roger Ailes, according to a Deadline Hollywood ...
HBO Plans Roger Ailes Project From Joe Scarborough And Mika ...
www.deadline.com/.../hbo-now-targeting-fox-news-roger-ailes-with-t...

Jul 4, 2012 – UPDATE: HBO Not Proceeding With Fox News' Roger Ailes TV Movie Produced By MSNBC Rivals: “CNN Affiliation” Cited As The Reason ...

Zoeisright

(8,339 posts)
43. Hey, what about that dead intern in your office, Joke?
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 04:59 PM
Sep 2012

Think you're going to get away with that forever?

Cleita

(75,480 posts)
49. On the bright side, if he goes back into politics, isn't there a rule about
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 05:15 PM
Sep 2012

him not being in media? That means he has to quit M$NBC, doesn't it? Maybe it's time to move Chris Hayes into that spot.

Gidney N Cloyd

(19,840 posts)
53. In the days of "Equal Time" it was problematic.Nancy Skinner had to quit her radio gig to run for...
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 05:35 PM
Sep 2012

...Senate a few years ago but that may have just been station policy.

rurallib

(62,423 posts)
52. oneclown car hasn't even been parked yet and they are eager
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 05:34 PM
Sep 2012

to fill up yet another.
Dead intern Joe
Chris (budget buster) Christie
Nikki (little Sarah) Haley
Newtie, no doubt. Clown car ain't a clown car without Newtie.

Th1onein

(8,514 posts)
54. First question, Joe: Please explain that dead intern in your office a few years ago.
Tue Sep 11, 2012, 07:19 PM
Sep 2012

And why did you so quickly resign after they found her? Lot's of 'splainin' to do.

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