CNN Anchor Oddly Combative During Interview With Anti-Obama Parody Makers
- Posted on August 8, 2012 at 7:55pm by
Madeleine Morgenstern
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The creators of the viral parody “Obama That I Used to Know” found themselves in the middle of a CNN interview Wednesday that was anything but a laughing matter.
Justin Monticello and Ryan Newbrough’s Internet hit is a spoof of the Gotye song “Somebody That I Used to Know” and features — in addition to lots of body paint — quite a few jabs at the president’s job performance over the last three years in comparison to the soaring rhetoric that swept them both up in 2008.
CNN’s Alina Cho spoke with the pair Wednesday, and while the interview started off friendly enough, her questions seemed perhaps just a bit too pointed for the 20-something creators of a silly viral video.
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“Alright, it gets a laugh, but in all seriousness can you even articulate what you two would have done with Guantanamo?” Cho asked, referring to the song’s line, “Made out like you’d close Guantanamo and we got nothing.”
She added, “Clearly the president made a promise, one of his first campaign promises, to close it down and he didn’t. What would you have done?”
“I think you know, with Guantanamo obviously that’s a tricky issue,” Monticello said. “Our general sentiment with this was that when he won we thought that was going to be kind of a watershed moment. And that he was promising to return us to, you know, the American values without having to sacrifice theme for security.”
Asked what has been the most disappointing aspect of Obama’s presidency for him, Newbrough said it wasn’t anything specific, just that, “We were so inspired in 2008 and the campaign, we had so much hope for Obama and what he could do for America and the world, and maybe those were unrealistic expectations.”
“He hasn’t exactly delivered everything we thought he could,” Newbrough said, adding that the video “might not be a fair critique.”
Cho then pointed out that, despite supporting Obama in 2008, neither of the two actually voted for him.
“Some people might say listen, the better way to let your voice be heard, with all due respect, is to cast your ballot,” she said.
“We both agree with that sentiment obviously,” Monticello said. Not voting wasn‘t because they weren’t politically engaged, he said, but that they were in college and thought they were registered to vote but weren’t. “We both were swept up in this kind of transformative moment in American history just like so many of our friends.”
“So, are you planning to vote this time and are you planning to support Mitt Romney?” Cho pressed.
“We’ll definitely vote this time,” Newbrough said. “I think both of us are undecided.”
“Undecided?” Cho said, sounding surprised.
“We’re waiting for the debates, for more conversation,” Newbrough replied.
Monticello ended the interview noting the two have received responses ranging from “extreme hate mail to people telling us what a great job on this we did.”
“Everybody can find something in this video that they I think they can find truthful,” Monticello said. “That was really our goal, to be post-partisan in the spirit of the Obama that we used to know.”
Watch the full interview below, via Mediaite. CNN posted its own version of the interview (scroll) that has been trimmed to nearly half its original length and does not include Cho’s Guantanamo questioning.
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Comments (126)
Cataclysm
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 8:59pmSounds like me she was saying sit down, shut up, and vote for obama or else.
Report Post »BurntHills
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 9:55pmexactly.
a popular older college kid down the road says no one he knows will be voting for obama. he says they’ve been pretty vocal lately, they believe ‘obama is anti-American, a communist who is out to destroy them, their parents, all the jobs and the US.’
Report Post »iTHINKsoIMdangerous
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 11:28pmyou know, I was thinking the exact same thing. She did say “with all due respect:, but the way she said it made it look like she wasnt trying to respect them at all.
I too think she was trying to say (on the supposedly neutral CNN) be quiet, and don’t publicly disagree with the establishment in a way that everyone notices and can agree with. Dont do it in a cool, hip song that catches the attention of young people, because you know Ovamit wants to fool those people.
Just an extension of the far left establishment that silences and demeans instead of answering opposing viewpoints.
Report Post »pschlentz
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 3:29amI feel sorry for that chick’s husband and kids. Holy cow what a bit[h! Relax lady, it’s their opinion, you obviously have one and nobody’s giving you any $hit!
Report Post »loriann12
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 7:26amComing from an ex-Navy person, the phrase “with all due respect,” really means I‘m about to be very disrespectful and I don’t know how to say what I want to say respectfully.
Report Post »piper60
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 8:07amWHENEVER a CNN anchor says “with all due respect”, you can count on the fact that he/she doesn’t think that Any respect is due. Just another lefty code phrase.
Report Post »CABERNETQHS
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 8:08amShe was attempting to school these two. “Some would say a better way to let your voice be heard is to cast your ballot”.Well apparantly not you stepford wife! Look at the attention these guys are getting. She’s a perfect propaganda tool. I’d like to see that fake smile fade come Nov.7th
Report Post »MonkeyBeagle
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 8:10amCNN has a long history of carrying Obama’s water. I can think of about 5 instances in the last 3 years where they were completely out of line while doing an interview. Remeber Suzan Ronsan and the teaparty?
Report Post »Formula382
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 8:38amall that matters is that these guys are clearly going to vote for anyone but Obummer. I wish Suzie Chew would interview me on what Obama “hasn’t done”. I hope her schedule is clear….
Report Post »NeoFan
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 9:19amThey really do view Dear Leader as God. It is amazing. They are like zombies in a trance and it makes them furious that anyone could not worship him as a God. Any criticism of him at all sends them into an uncontrolled rage. Very strange.
Report Post »ttcell33
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 10:50amHer outfit was screaming “OBAMA, OBAMA” through the entire interview. I know she could never have planned that, right.
Report Post »Walkabout
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 11:02amAlina Cho has a Masters degree in Journalism, which means she is super smart & we must bow down before her wisdom.
Report Post »JustSayinIt
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 11:23amNotice she uses her middle finger to scratch her brow the first few moments she is speaking to them — sign of disrespect maybe?
Report Post »oinia
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 4:37pm“It‘s one thing to have buyer’s remorse over Obama…it’s another thing to make this elaborate video, ha ha ha.”
Thought Police Translation: A moment of uncertainty is normal and acceptable. But you must NEVER publicly criticize the Cult Leader.
Report Post »Kevin The Elder
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 5:36pmHoly Jeez. The Blaze calls this combative? How absurd. I watch Fox on a daily basis and I would submit that on every single hour there is at least one such back and forth that is far more combative than this and none ever get to make The Blaze. That‘s not to say that I think this anchor wasn’t in the tank for Obama, but combative…? She challenged them on Guantanamo, but she certainly gave them room to defend themselves if they so chose to do so.
Report Post »Glenn Jericho
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 8:52pm“Can you even articulate what you two would have done with Guantanamo?”
I’d like to hear Obama articulate what he HAS DONE with Guantanamo. Back is 2008, keeping it open meant that you were a ruthless tyrant, according to then Junior Senator Sotero.
Report Post »Ben__Franklin
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 9:43pm“Alright, it gets a laugh, but in all seriousness can you even articulate what you two would have done with Guantanamo?”
My answer to the question would have been its irrelevant what I would have done, I am not the one who made a campaign promise to close it to pander for votes. Obama is the one the did not deliver on every campaign promise he made in 2008.
Report Post »Brad Wesselmann
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 9:44amThat’s where I would have went too, Ben. :-)
Report Post »mtcountrygrl
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 3:00pmI can tell you what I would do…Military tribunal, followed by a firing squad (that is after we are sure we have gotten all the intel we are going to get from them). You can NEVER release these people, they are raised in hate to kill (it would be like releasing a serial killer). And I personally do not want to financially support them for the rest of their lives.
Report Post »Totally Domestic
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 8:50pmToo bad these guys don’t have anything between their ears.
Cho’s hair is WAY OVER POOFED!
Report Post »conservative beckhater
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 10:08amCho is a real Cho Cho.
Report Post »Stelex
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 8:45pmThese two rubes are obviously clueless…..on all levels. I‘m going to assume they just met some hot conservative chicks or indy’s that they are out to impress. After losing the psycho lefties they were dating in 2008. For the record, I’ve seen this reporter before, she’s blond. Unfortunately she just pulled her head out of O”s buttox and the residue stuck. Pretty sure we need to raise the voting age to at least 32, by then you have some skin in the game and have tasted reality. These two are JAGOVS
Report Post »RossPoldark
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 10:40pmAnyone that voted for Obama was totally clueless. I believe the saying “fool me once, shame on them” ; fool me twice, shame on me” is appropriate here. Hoping people finally see the light this november. Those who vote this guy in again are a lost cause.
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 3:37amThose that receive their ‘paycheck’ from the gov‘t will vote for ’o’ again.
Report Post »fande3rls
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 8:42pmThou shall not make parody of his eminace ,our emporoius leader how dare you YOU Shall OBay .
Report Post »evlfred
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 8:41pmIs it just me or is stealthily showing her Obama support with that shirt? Is it just coincidence that the colors are the exact shades form the famous “Hope” picture, also used in the video?
Report Post »mauijonny
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 11:16pmAgreed. Kinda creepily creepy…
Report Post »CABERNETQHS
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 9:57amIt’s the new uniform, get with the program-ming.
Report Post »nosharia
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 8:36pmWould loved to have heard the truthful exchange between all of them in a private setting!
Report Post »Xplorer
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 8:35pmCho and her shirt seem to be modeling for a spot in that video…
Report Post »OlefromMN
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 8:33pm“Monticello ended the interview noting the two have received responses ranging from “extreme hate mail to people telling us what a great job on this we did.””
I bet I can determine which side of the political spectrum each “extreme” was offered by.
Report Post »TexasCommonSense
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 8:30pm“Alright, it gets a laugh, but in all seriousness can you even articulate what you two would have done with Guantanamo?”
How about never have made the promise at all? Being the constitutional scholar Obama supposedly is, he should have seen the idiocy of his promise.
It’s amazing what happens when ideology meets reality.
Report Post »blanco5
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 8:24pmI love how she’s smiling through her teeth and DYING to say, “How dare you make fun of the mesiah!” BUT they aren’t exactly geniuses themselves….UNDECIDED? You don’t know if you want to live in a communist country or a free country? IDIOTS!
Report Post »jhaydeng
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 8:30pmThis is going to be the theme for this election! Buyers remorse!
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 9:08pmI would be “UNDECIDED” when you don’t who might want to hire you. It’s a smart business move. One needs to know what lever you are going to pull.
Report Post »SunnyFLBeaches
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 9:13pmWhy is “undecided” so hard to believe? The left have to be used to horrible liberal politicians at this point and they seem to be desensitized to them…continue to vote for them…keep hoping for change and for it to get better, rather than believe they are on the wrong side of the spectrum of what makes America tick and need to go find their brain.
I rather like these guys and hope they will continue searching until they find the truth and what needs to be done before Obama and other’s like him completely destroy America as we know it.
Report Post »midwesthippie
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 11:18am…well said SUNNY…being undecided at this point for a former obama supporter is not such a bad thing. at least they are admitting they were duped by a slick politician (they say anything you want to hear to get in office) and are reserving their right to decide after the debates. they probably wish, as i do, that there was a third party we can actually trust and vote for…
Report Post »Apple Bite
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 8:18pmCho? Against anti-obama sentiment? Really now… probably has Chairman Mao’s poster on her wall….
Report Post »Ars21689
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 8:18pmYeah anyone who voted for Obama in 2008 and is going to vote for him in 2012 is a fool who isn’t paying attention. Let’s look at all the ways Obama is a complete hypocrite: Gitmo, FISA, The Patriot Act, Rendition (you remember what rendition is libs, that’s where we send people off to hell holes around the world to have God knows what done to them, but hey, Obama outlawed dunking people’s heads underwater, so there’s that) NDAA, he’s lying about the number of civilians he himself has ordered killed in drone strikes in Pakistan.
Those are just a few reasons no one who believed any of the BS he was selling in 2008 should at the very least not vote at all in this election. They don’t care though, now it’s their guy doing it.
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 8:14pmDon‘t these young people know without Obama they can’t mate like bunnies without any cost to their pockets? What ingrates, and how dare they haven’t made up their minds, what is there to decide, free sex, free Food Stamps, and Free College, and the only cost is your Freedom.
What a bargain, free stuff or Freedom.
Report Post »Z
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 8:14pmDid she give them the finger? When she first starts talking to them she rreaches up to scratch he eyebrow quite overtly. watching it a few more times really looks like she flipped them “The Bird”
Report Post »deedsundone
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 8:58pmShe definitely gives them the finger at 1:09 of the clip. She is giving all sorts of non-verbal messages. I think its what MSNBC calls a “dog whistle”.
Report Post »ron2win
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 7:18amShe’s flipping them alright .It will make her the hit of the cocktail party friday nite.They will all have a good guffaw over how these to snarky smart ares‘s diden’t even realize they were being fingered on live t v.They love thinking their putting something over on the low life ignorant heathens ,who don’t agree with the anointed one.That is where they get their fuel to feed their snotty percieved elitism !
Report Post »dblaess
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 8:44amVery good catch. I watched the video after reading your post. She most surely was “flipping” them off. And doing it in a most obvious way, for some time. It would be interesting to have someone who gets paid to watch this person put together a video of how many times she doesn’t (hasn’t) rubbed her eye using the middle finger.
Report Post »www.TopTheNews.com
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 8:12pmThese are clearly just guys trying to have a good time.
She was just being a bully, the same type of person she probably claims to hate.
Report Post »inblack
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 8:12pmCNN is losing audience because they are too neutral and just report facts – NOT.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 8:12pmSo what else would you expect as the Communist News Network defends their god-king?
Report Post »Detroit paperboy
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 8:12pmA CNN host was oddly combative ???? Are you serious ??? Oddly combative in defense of a Marxist , socialist , communist ????? Oddly ??? Come on, they both work at the KREMLIN…….good grief.
Report Post »Czarthur
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 8:08pmAnchor and video creators… looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooosers.
Report Post »Detroit paperboy
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 8:08pmYou must NOT make fun of DEAR LEADER……..
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 8:07pmI still ask; how can anyone actually have considered Obama a ‘wonder man’ in 2008? I hope the idiots don’t out-weigh the people who pay attention to the country this year. I loathe libs.
And who is that freaky anchor? I don‘t watch CNN so she’s new to me. Also an idiot, I’m afraid.
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 9:59pmTRON, They did say they were in Massachusetts and in college back in ‘08. So, where does that tell you they where? And, to top it all off, they were too stoned to go and register to vote.
Report Post »Taquoshi
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 11:47amJR – I think they also said they had thought they had registered to vote via absentee ballot. The first year I was in college, my absentee ballot did not come. I complained. The next voting cycle, it was hand delivered to the dorm by a town employee from my home town who happened to live in the same city where I was going to college.
Report Post »macpappy
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 8:06pm“Oddly combative” just what is odd about CNN being combative to anything anti-Obama?
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 8:01pmThe ‘anchor’ was dripping for Barry,sadly for you Cho he’s gay,haven’t you heard newsweek said so.
Report Post »LoveBringsTruth
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 7:57pmA Chinese communist supporter. Who would have thunk.
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