My Morning Joe Crushes … and Donnie Deutsch
I watch Morning Joe with my breakfast every day (well, at least for the next few days … I am bidding cable farewell in about a week). This is my program of choice because, as advertised, it really is the “Place for Politics.” The guests and the conversation are interesting. Plus, who can’t help but love the unrequited sexual tension between Mika and Joe? And, I will admit to having a bit of a crush on Willie Geist , even though I just discovered he is a Vandy grad. Willie still comes in second when compared to my odd attraction to another MSNBC host, Dylan Ratigan. Can’t explain it … can’t deny it.
What are my other choices in the morning? The lack of excitement and personality offered by the CNN anchors cannot be countered by copious mugs of coffee. Then there’s Fox and Friends. I try it occasionally, but I always feel like I am watching a tabloid program except with less substance.
Let’s not forget the biggest selling point of Morning Joe … regular appearances by Peggy Noonan. To keep going with the apparent theme of this post, I have a significant girl crush on her. I want to be Peggy Noonan when I grow up. I love the measured way with which she speaks, I LOVE her writing, and I love that she is usually the smartest person in that studio without making anyone else feel bad about it.
On the flip side, there is one staple of the Morning Joe entourage for whom I don’t have even an inkling of a crush, and that man is Donnie Deutsch. First off, I know that we have very little in common politically. Come on … he told Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) today that he’s a “big fan.”
During a discussion about Harold Ford’s flip-flop concerning gay marriage, Donnie Deutsch offered this brilliant analysis (I’m paraphrasing):
“Opinions on issues like abortion and gay marriage are very personal and come from your soul. Those feelings don’t change. I’ve never heard of or met a single adult whose opinion on abortion has changed.”
Really? Hmmm … maybe I can think of one or two. How about NORMA McCORVEY?? She’s kind of significant in the whole abortion debate. And, I know these are rather obscure names, but Al Gore and Mitt Romney have done complete 180s on the abortion issue as well.
Come on, Donnie, let’s try thinking through some of these ideas before allowing them to exit your pretty mouth. Otherwise, I might have to write a letter to the network requesting that you be allowed to contribute only to the Keith Olbermann and Ed Schultz programs.
Sneak preview of my next media-related blog post: Glenn Beck and that blasted chalkboard!
Sarah, I’ve been watching Morning Joe every morning as well because it is all politics all the time, but I can’t say I have crushes on any of the players. (Some of them I really don’t like). I think I’d like to be Bill Bennett when I finally grow up! Keep up your great writing, but please go easy on Glenn Beck!!