Megyn Kelly Forced to Correct Dem. Guest on Arizona Immigration Law…Multiple Times
- Posted on June 27, 2012 at 5:32pm by
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Fox Host Megyn Kelly delivered a no-nonsense correction to one of her guests Wednesday after, among other things, he tried to argue a factually inaccurate point.
She opened the segment with a clip of Rush Limbaugh explaining that the government is cutting support for Arizona’s efforts to help enforce federal immigration law. Rush said:
“It’s abundantly clear now [that] Obama’s given up winning Arizona. He doesn’t care. Written it off. Now going Soviet on it, to make an example to every other state. By the way, and do not discount that. This is a message to every other state on the border, the same can happen to you if you try this stunt. It’s good old-fashioned, political Soviet-style intimidation.
“Barack Obama has kicked Arizona out of whatever is left of the federal government’s border enforcement, and in the process, what has Obama, in real world consequences, just done here? Obama has sent a special delivery Fed-Ex or UPS to smugglers and traffickers and criminals of all kind that Arizona is wide open.”
Kelly began by asking Christopher Hahn, a former aide to New York Senator Chuck Schumer (pictured on the left): “Did the Obama administration need to do this? They won three out of four of their arguments in Arizona, did they then need to pull the ability of the local law enforcement in Arizona to enforce the federal law? The federal law that’s in place on the books?”
“Rush has got this all wrong,” Hahn responded, as the other panelist, Chris Plante, grinned in disagreement.
Kelly interrupted as Hahn argued that the federal government will still send assistance if there are criminals involved.
“Not if they’re not convicted felons,” she interjected. “Not if they’re not convicted felons…Let’s just make this clear. There are three categories of ‘arrestees’ that the feds will send ICE down to go arrest…Felons, people who have already been deported, or people who recently crossed the border illegally. Everyone else they’re ignoring.”
From there, Hahn continued to insult Limbaugh rather than discuss the immigration law. “He’s kind of like a virus that gives you cold sore on picture day. He‘s going to pop up at times when it’s really not good for Republicans…”
“How is this about Rush, and not about President Obama and whether this was the right move?” she asked.
President Barack Obama speaks on immigration policy changes during a statement in the Rose Garden of the White House, Washington D.C., June 15, 2012 (Photo: AP)
Kelly’s conservative guest Chris Plante noted, “Yes, well when called upon to defend the indefensible, don’t. Change the subject and attack, and that’s what we just witnessed right there…”
From there, the panel discussed the federal government limiting Arizona’s access to a federal immigration database, which Hahn said the government had done because “the Obama administration does not trust the state of Arizona to do this responsibly, given the rhetoric of their elected officials.”
“What is the rhetoric?” Kelly pressed. “Two days ago, it was fine to cooperate with Arizona, and now it’s not…Even the Obama administration didn’t challenge this law as a violation of civil rights, so what is it that’s suddenly so bad about the Arizona sheriffs?”
As Hahn endeavored to argue that the government actually did try to challenge the law as a violation of civil rights, Kelly responded: “No they did not. No, sir. No, sir. No. No.”
When Hahn said he just had a “different reading” of the law, she said: “There is no ‘different reading.’ It didn’t happen…The Obama administration declined to challenge the law on that basis.”
As Kelly gave the other guest the last word, Hahn interjected to say: “The borders have never been more secure than they’ve been under this president. The borders have never been more secure, Chris! How do you explain that?”
Kelly eventually ended the segment on a light note by joking with Hahn. Watch the clip, via Mediaite, below (relevant argument begins roughly 50 seconds in, but the heart of the argument takes place around 5:30):
(H/T: Mediaite)
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Comments (151)
Whiteinfidel
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 6:09pmHahn must spend a fortune in knee pads, a Debbie Was-a-Man Schultz clone. Not a clue so attack Limbaugh. The sooner I no longer have to see or listen to these pukes the better.
Report Post »mlimberg
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 6:36pmDebbie Wasshername Shcults is being cut by the DNC… even that loon tank thinks she’s over the top….. By the time November comes around, what will the Dems be saying? Should be enteraining…
Kind of like the band playing on the deck of the Titanic…..
Report Post »mama6
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 6:48pm@ Whiteinfidel Can I totally change the subject & tell you I love your profile pic? Andy & Barney is one of my favorite shows ever!!! Yes, I also agree with your point that the ******** are really in need of a good Woodshed moment!!!
Report Post »muffythetuffy
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 7:32pmKelly is on the way out now.
She cannot correct a mistake of any Democrat and remain employed. She says the President is wrong. Bye bye Kelly.
Report Post »lovenfl3
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 7:35pmI can’t even stand listening to that guy anymore. Chris Hahn is one of the most dishonest of all the liberals….and that’s saying a great deal. I’ve gotten to the point where I’m hardly even watching Fox News anymore. I could care less what the liberals think about conservative views. I already know what they think, just look at media matters for the talking points and you’re all set.
Report Post »http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqgR_1XRbJU
lukerw
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 8:27pmThe only real Duty that the Federal Government has is to Defend the States… and if it refuses… it is a BREACH OF CONTRACT at the CONSTITUTIONAL LEVEL (an Exile; a Provoked Succession)!
Report Post »762x51
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 8:47pmHahn is not a Wasserman clone, that IS Debbie without the wig and makeup. Ghristopher is her transgendered name.
Report Post »TruthToTell
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 3:09amsomeone should start an investment pool or company and get glenn beck his own cable news channel. he‘d make a fortune and we’d have another option other than fox/oriely who is going middle due to self stroking and fox owner might be being blackmailed due to the screw up in london with news corp
Report Post »loriann12
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 6:45am@TruthToTell
Report Post »You have the option of $4.95 a month for GBTV. I started paying that when I was still paying 2 mortgages. That’s not even lunch out for one person…..and it’s a month. I may raise mine to the $9.95 now that I’m not paying 2 mortgages…..if I watched it more. don’t seem to have the time.
anomnomnommm
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 7:48amOh, you found a liberal spinning the facts? You must be intellectually and morally superior. Conservatives *never* do *that*.
Report Post »teresa2010
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 8:00am@muffythetuffy…She’ll be more popular than ever…Ratings are through the roof now….Ha HHAHAHHA…Go Megyn
Report Post »magadog
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 9:05amHahn worked for Schumer…splains everything.
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 9:57amFox ought to say to the liberal guests. You can use the first minute to READ your talking points then I will destroy them with facts.
Report Post »drphil69
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 2:15pm@muffy – you seem to be confusing FoxNews with CNN or MSNBC… where only far left liberals are allowed to speak.
Report Post »mama6
Posted on July 7, 2012 at 7:58am@Whiteinfidel I am right there with ya!!! When I see Obama behind the presidential seal, I feel violated!!!! We have to vote all these pukes out in November!!!!!
Report Post »Magyar
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 6:06pmRE: Megyn Kelly…. Oh well—we’ll forgive her faux pas…she’s just too cute to criticize…we’ll forgive her.
RE: Chris Hahn is just another Demo-crap whore–who cares!
Report Post »Teutonus
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 10:23pmDemocrats and Republicans are all political whores who will sell this country down the toilet for their own gain. They all believe in the Cultural Marxist slogan: “Africa for the Africans, Asia for the Asians, White countries for everyone!”
Report Post »scrudge
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 6:05pmAh Yes… I overherd a prayer from a little old lady at church Sunday…. she said ” these past few years have been tough… you have taken my favorite actor Patrick Swayze… my favorite cowboy James Arness… And my favorite salesman Billy Mays… dear lord I just wanted you to know my favorite president is barack obama…… AMEN ” that prayer brought a tear to my eyes
Report Post »Blazebanned
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 6:12pmDamn thats funny!
Report Post »CatB
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 6:33pmAMEN! Amen …
Report Post »kryptonite
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 6:35pmHahaha! You cracked me up, dude.
Report Post »drrgb
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 7:03pmWell done. Only problem is that Obama has an insurance policy, Gaff Awful Joe Biden.
My prediction, however, is that Joe will come down with some sort of mysterious medical problem in in the next few months as the Dems become too desperate to continue to tolerate Joe and Hillary will step in after the VP debates.
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 7:13pmBest post all day, probably all week.
Report Post »The-Monk
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 7:25pmHi RJJ,
I whole heartily agree. I was laughing so hard I couldn’t type and had to settle down first.
Report Post »SHOWMESTATEGUY
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 8:23pmThat is funny.
Report Post »nattybrooks
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 6:04pmi,ve been reading scalias dissent on 1070b it seems clear that he is telling gov brewer to put the national gaurd on the border. ” inherent power to protect their territory”
Report Post »ALL4FREEDOM
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 6:47pmWon’t work. Obummer would nationalize the Guard and take control away from her. Better response would be to rely on what the Constitution refers to as the Militia, that is, able bodied civilians between 18 and 45 years old with their own weapons. By hiring them as private security contractors, Obummer would have no authority to take them over, and even if he tried they could refuse, where the Guard could not. It’s worth a shot (pardon the pun).
Report Post »nattybrooks
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 6:48pmmy concern is not so much hipanics but how many jihadist have crossed. this is a war on sovereignty. it is an attack on legal immigration an attack on healthcare which the murderer in chief seems to care so much about a war on states rights. reserve troops train two weeks a year why not bivwac on the border while sueing mexico for their inability to defend a soverign border
Report Post »The-Monk
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 7:21pm@nattybrooks
The problem is all the Federal land on the border. The Feds won’t let anyone drive “off-road” because of the delicate dirt and shrubs. They can only follow a vehicle “off-road” on foot.
Report Post »Raven249
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 7:36pmI think you’re right. Damn if I had a time reading through all that, though. Court writings are a bit out of my typical realm of reading material.
Report Post »lwillis59
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 7:54pm@nattybrooks :) hey were can I find Justice Scalias decent?
Report Post »The-Monk
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 8:09pm@lwillis59
Here it is: http://www.scribd.com/doc/98193726/scotussb1070
and here if you scroll down. http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/06/justice-scalia-rages-against-obama-on-immigration.php
http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/comment/2012/06/antonin-scalia-dissent-immigration-arizona.html
http://news.yahoo.com/scalia-freed-blacks-arizona-immigration-dissent-210600521.html
Report Post »lwillis59
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 9:18pm@MONK… Thank you :)
Report Post »Texas Chris
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 9:43amRE: Fderal Lands. Where in the constitution does the federal government get its authority to hold lands for anything but administering federal law? It’s not there, therefore those federal lands can and should be ceased by the state of Arizona.
Then put the Nat. Guard on the border. How do you pay them? Withhold all federal taxes; gas, Income, Corp; in escrow and pay the guard units out of that.
Task the state police with arresting any federal agent that intereferes with these actions under state law. IRS, DEA, BATFE, ICE, FBI, Customs… Joe Arpiao has a few tent cities that’ll house them “comfortably”.
The power rests with the states, the state governors, and the county sherifs. Those authorities need to exercise their power to restrain the feds.
Report Post »mrmarkjohnson
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 6:02pmIt’s tough to be a progressive. Logic is rarely on your side. Imagine trying to have an argument with someone when all the facts are on the other person’s side. You’re only option is to personally attack people and lie. He attacks Rush Limbaugh because he cannot defend Obama.
Report Post »Texas Chris
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 9:44amThe left has the “feel-good” argument. That’s it. But what they want is only a bandaid on a broken system. Only libertarian conservatism really provides opportunity.
Report Post »BIGCAT4405
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 6:00pmWonder if SCOTUS has a little remorse or would have made a different decision if they would have known that O would take their decision and rub it in Arizona’s face like this.
Report Post »AJAYW
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 5:59pmHes just a skinheaded liberal POS
Report Post »CatB
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 6:36pmTypical .. repeat a lie enough times and people will believe it .. thankfully we have people who STAND UP to this cr*p.
Report Post »cookcountypatriot
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 5:54pmthat progressive white slave chris hahn is allways on fox jerking himself off for his master….a real creep
Report Post »SLEAZYHIPPOs ILLEGITIMATE OFFSPRING
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 5:54pmObama’s illegal immigration policy….Give the drug cartels guns from the feds through “fast and furious” and strip Arizona of federal asistance in enforcing federal law. Sounds like a leftist’s dream….
Report Post »teddrunk
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 5:53pmThe bald guy on the left, he is “light in the loafers” , right? Sure looks, talks and acts like one.
Report Post »jakartaman
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 5:52pmGovernor Brewer should mobilize some of the Guard to pick up the slack of the criminal Feds.
Report Post »They should escort the illegals to the Arizona State border crossing and march them over – and tell any Fed thats in the way to move – We have Sate and Federal law and the constitution on our side – You have Big Sis, Holder and Barry
kapnkd
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 6:32pmBetter than march them back across the border, box ‘em up in pine wood and nail the tops shut.
Report Post »JediKnight
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 6:52pmThis is exactly what I was thinking. Buy some buses, put the illegals on them. Drive them across the border and order them off (drag them off if they won’t move). If the Feds want to get in the way, let them try.
It wouldn’t be the first time the Federal govt and the States went to war with each other :P
Report Post »teddrunk
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 5:51pmThe border is more secure now? From the people that sent guns to druggie thugs WITHOUT the Mexican governments law enforcement cooperation.
Report Post »Popp40
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 5:51pmThink about it people…all this fits together. Obama and Holder let guns cross the boarder and now he just opened the AZ boarder so the criminals that Obama and Holder gave these guns to can walk right into the US and be used against us because the Federal government has tied the hands of the AZ police.
If I was part of AZ law enforcement I would take note….Obama and the Federal government just told you that they no longer have your back. And that they will help the criminal instead of you. Take note of this America……
Report Post »theblazerunner
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 5:51pmquestion is why do they have these lying sobs on the air…
Report Post »Veteran Patriot
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 6:18pmWe put them on the air so they can show the world what a smiling, arrogant, bald-faced liar looks and sounds like. Then we take their words and feed them back to them when events turn on them. It’s quite simple, really. It merely makes it easier to tie them up in their own lies.
Report Post »cebva
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 8:58amVet – you got it. I watch just to see how pathetic these fools really are. Sometimes your best argument is to see the weakness of your opponent’s.
Report Post »Danang1972
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 5:48pmIt is damn hard to defense the undefensable – better get the libs some shovels so they can dig the holes they are going to hide in after the election. 11-6-2012 Our new Independence Day – actually it will be in in. 2013.
Report Post »seanscythe
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 5:54pmThey keep saying he has deported more then any other president, B.S. they are counting the people that they turn around at the border! Meaning that if they see 20 about to cross they show up and count that as 20 deported. It’s padding the #’s to make them seem like they are doing something.
Report Post »Popp40
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 5:56pm2 questions on that:
1. Do you really think there will be an election…or will some “National Disaster” happen where a “National State of Emergency” aka “Marshall Law” needs to be enacted. Which will stop the elections.
2. If there is an election and Obama loses…..what do think Obama and the Democrats are going to do for the remaining time they have unitl Mitt is sworn in. What will be left of this country?
Report Post »chips1
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 6:26pmMaybe Obama will send the Statue of Liberty back to France. He does things like that.
Report Post »kryptonite
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 6:52pm@POPP
Report Post »I have the exact same concerns, POPP. I don’t even want to voice what I think he will do if he loses in Nov., but like you say, that commie never plays fair.
countryfirst
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 5:47pmFacts mean nothing to a liberal, And this coming from a past democrat.
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 5:47pmMegyn was excellent today; as referenced in this story and the fact that she did make Colorado Springs and the fire we are in the midst of fighting; a ‘breaking news story.’ THE BLAZE should maybe write a little story about it too. I mean, with a name like the BLAZE; seems appropriate, no? Time to hire some real reporters maybe??
Report Post »momrules
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 6:19pmTRON……….There a couple of stories I keep waiting for the Blaze to cover. One is the fire and the other is the constant rockets attacks that Israel has been under for over a week. AGAIN.
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 6:45pmYeah…..I’m really amazed that this site has become what it has. I find it is now a Beck show buttress now more than ever. The news aspect is suffering and I also notice less and less comments. The Blaze might want to retool some things. If not, there are plenty of other outlets.
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 7:22pmTron, I’m rather surprised that the Blaze is ignoring the fire in and around Colorado Springs.
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 7:28pm@RJIN…
It’s completely baffling to me.
Report Post »The-Monk
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 7:31pmWould you guys like me to e-mail Scott Baker and ask him?
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 7:41pmIf Scott Baker hasn‘t made the ’city of fire’ story happen yet, it’s not a priority to him. Very sad.
Report Post »The-Monk
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 7:45pm@TRONINTHEMORNING
I agree. I’ve e-mailed him and asked why. There might be a logical reason but I can’t think of one.
@momrules
I asked about Israel also.
Report Post »momrules
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 7:57pmThank you Monk.
Report Post »Fat Pappy
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 5:46pmFacts are Facts! You don’t play the Obama Game, you will be punished. Texas last year during the drought, massive wildfires across the state received no federal assistance of any substance. Punishing Texas for not voting for him in 2008 and his party in 2010. Well I guess they probably won‘t vote for him in 2012 either and hopefully he’ll go back to Kenya where he belongs.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 6:40pmmaybe south africa would be a better match for Obama since President Zuma is also talking about ” redistribution, ” higher taxes, and nationalizing industries ! Hey, maybe these fellow Lefties are sharing ideas !
Report Post »SHOWMESTATEGUY
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 5:44pmLiberals can’t defend their values so they try to put the blame on others. Liberalism is the virus that will kill America.
Report Post »DixT
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 5:55pmLiberals don’t have any “values” to defend!!!
Report Post »rickc34
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 5:56pmLiberals lack a moral compass and have no integrity at all. Arizona should do their own thing , no papers impound the car and sell it and put their butt in jail, get help from the minute men to watch the border and use the money from impounded vehicles to pay for it. Just do not call the DOJ they will not answer anyway. Obama has sold us out as a nation.The cartels sell drugs to both the black and hispanic community, I wonder how much the pay Obama and Holder ? did they get money for the guns to.
Report Post »chips1
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 6:40pmSuppose they get a ticket for speeding. If they can’t prove who they are, take them to the magistrate and make him post bail in the amount of the possible fine. Sell the car for the bail amount. Lots of things they can do.If they don’t have a valid Drivers License, the officer can’t permit him to drive. The officer then becomes liable for any further violations. Tow the car away!!!
Report Post »MasterJoshua7
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 5:44pmThis isn’t new for Christopher Hahn. He acts like that all the time.
Report Post »desertdink
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 5:44pmGotta love Megyn Kelly…bold AND beautiful. Wouldn’t want to be her hubby when he shows up late for dinner with no excuses…
“But honey, I told you I would be late”….
“No you did NOT…no sir…no sir…no…NO!”……….LOL
Report Post »Blazebanned
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 6:14pm@Desertdink.
Report Post »Yeah, as she reaches for a baseball bat…..
kryptonite
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 6:27pmYup. Whoever made up that blondes are sweet and dumb was speaking under duress. Look at Tiger. He lost his swing after his blonde wife clubbed him. Tread lightly, my friends, tread lightly.
Report Post »MIBUGNU2
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 5:42pmThank You Mrs. Kelly…These Liberals ALWAYS Lie without anyone
Report Post »ever coming down or correcting them..They all follow Obamas lead.
It was refreshing to see this.. THANKS !!
chazmo
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 5:41pmphhftt.. come to my area and say the borders are safe… douche
Report Post »Ronbo
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 5:40pmTypical from the left. Why should anyone be surprised the guy didn’t stay on point? He can’t because he has no agrument.
Report Post »marcus_arealius
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 5:38pmThis is still a great country. Where else can an idiot get a job working for another idiot and then get invited on Foxnews to speak like an idiot?
Report Post »drrgb
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 6:44pmWell said. Hahn is a logic deprived economic illiterate.
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