Psst….Karl, the “doofus” comment wasn’t off the record.
By Wally EdgeAfter the non stop Palin pregnancy pabulum, PolitickerME’s very own Jessica Alaimo has succeeded in infiltrating the People Magazine news coverage of the Republican National Convention. Her story on Karl Rove’s breakfast appearance with the Maine delegation, in which Mr. Rove referred to U.S. Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.) as a "big, blowhard doofus," has grabbed the attention of news outlets across the globe.
When questioned by Alan Colmes on Fox News regarding his remarks, Mr. Rove stated that he thought his comments were “off the record”.
I don’t think so.
It would be difficult to imagine a scenario where one could reasonably expect to be off the record when speaking to a bunch of folks you don’t know, in a place crawling with reporters, particularly if you happen to be Karl Rove.
Perhaps someone from the Maine delegation should have warned Mr. Rove about the presence of Ms. Alaimo. I'm certain that he would have softened his remarks, perhaps dropping the word “doofus” and sticking to “big blowhard”.
Contributors
Wally Edge
The moral of the story? The Republican Party has some soul searching to do. >
Rob Tornoe
Janet Napolitano, the Democratic governor of Arizona and an early supporter of Barack Obama's presidential campaign, is being mentioned for ... >
Adam Cote
I attended my first political "house party" in 1994 when I was a senior in college. It was hosted by one of former U.S. Sen. George ... >
Chris Cinquemani
Republicans across Maine were decimated on Election Day. Two incumbent Republican state senators were knocked off, and Democrats picked up additional ... >
Poll
PolitickerME Partners
| Politicker INTERACTIVE | |
 |
Lawmaker Profile Follow the funding of your representatives |
 |
270 to Win See how Obama got to the magic number |
Top Tags
Most Active Stories
- Susan Collins not the top pick for homeland security secretary
- Maine’s budget shortfall is bad, but is far from the worst
- Obama electors to meet Dec. 15
- General store sign takes bets on Obama
- Chellie’s first week in Washington
- Three recounts down, no results changed
- Vote summary: To invoke cloture on unemployment compensation legislation
- Michaud to lead hunt for local Obama appointments
- Post-recount, no change in Oxford County position
- GOP leaders hope for bipartisanship in addressing budget woes
- The Race for Governor: Is it 2010 yet? (Republicans)
- Brokeback Sheriff
- Campaign: ‘Huckabee has not wavered’
- Kucinich fans encouraged to continue their support
- First day back in the House: 5 sworn in
- Ron Paul supporters?
- Attack of the Ronulans
- Cianchette commits to free trade, reducing narcotic supply and re-learning Spanish in confirmation hearing for ambassador post
- The Republican Response - The Unabridged Version with Translation
- Rove: Obama's inexperienced; Biden's a 'big, blowhard doofus'
Quote of the Day
“Expanding foreign investment in Maine and building international trade opportunities for Maine businesses are crucial aspects of economic development and job creation."
-- Gov. John Baldacci
Recent Press Releases
- Oct 27 2008
Syndicate
Maybe Ms. Alaimo should have
Maybe Ms. Alaimo should have informed the speaker that there were press in the room. Otherwise it looks like she was just pretending to be another delegate.
Post new comment