Liberal Media: Mort Kondracke calls Pelosi "Wicked Witch of the West," Deborah Orin prefers "Shrew"

[Human Torch]

http://mediamatters.org/items/200611180002

Pelosi labeled "Wicked Witch of the West" by Kondracke, "shrew" by Orin-Eilbeck

On the November 16 edition of Fox News' Special Report, Roll Call executive editor Morton M. Kondracke called House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (CA), the incoming speaker of the House, "the Wicked Witch of the West." In a November 17 column, New York Post Washington bureau chief Deborah Orin-Eilbeck twice called Pelosi a "shrew."

In a discussion about Pelosi's handling of the Democratic leadership contest between Reps. Steny Hoyer (MD) and John P. Murtha (PA) for House majority leader, in which Pelosi backed Murtha but Hoyer emerged victorious, Kondrake stated: "We had the 'Hammer' -- (former House Majority Leader) Tom DeLay (R-TX) -- and now, we have the 'Wicked Witch of the West' ... Nancy Pelosi, who's twisting arms and ... having her aides making threats." As Media Matters for America has noted, the media have highlighted recent disagreements among Democrats while downplaying divisions among Republicans.

In her New York Post column -- "Call Her 'Nancy Shrew'?" -- also addressing Pelosi's handling of the Hoyer/Murtha contest, Orin-Eilbeck wrote: "Forget 'The Devil Wears Prada' the hot show in Washington is 'The Shrew Adores Armani.' In just a few short days, House Speaker-to-be Nancy Pelosi has turned into a caricature of the shrill, petty woman boss." Orin-Eilbeck added:

The stereotype of the woman boss as a self-centered witch on wheels who'll run over anyone in her path has plenty of roots in American culture -- "The Devil Wears Prada," zinging a fashion editor modeled on Vogue's Anna Wintour, is just the latest incarnation. So if 'Nancy Shrew' becomes the image of the highest-ranking woman ever in American politics - Pelosi will be second in line of succession to the presidency - it'll be a problem for all women politicos, including 2008 prospect Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.).

[Vickers]

1. Strong women scare these assholes...it's hilarious!

:rofl:

[napi21]

2. Gee Mort, intimidated by intelligent powerful women are ya?

HA! I love it! I WAS one of those intimidating women when I was working, and I loved to see those chickenshits shake in their shoes!

[bullimiami]

3. faux is full of self congratulatory assholes pandering to sycophants. ignore them.

[OHdem10]

4. Sorry folks, this is how the Republicans marginalize

and or destroy people. Murtha and Pelosis are
standing up against the war. Bush has just asked
or more time to stay the course in Iraw. Cheney
gave this big speech yesterday andy one who draw the
conclusion that not one iota of change is being
considered by the Administration.(regardless of
recent election)

Per usual the Media has taken up their swords
against anyone who stands up and speaks out.

The Media jokingly know the DLCers will run for
cover under their desk. Therefore Pelosi and
Murtha must shut-up and fall into line.

Democrats stand around clueless as usual. They
should be covering Pelosi's and Murtha's back.

The Republicans have started to work on their
next election and this is the beginning. They
plan to win. First Marginalize Pelosi.

[wtmusic]

5. If it's a woman she's a "self-centered witch on wheels"

if it's a man he's "confident, take-charge, get-it-done".

About as transparent as it gets.