Michael Eric Dyson on MSNBC blamed Obama's fear of being called an "Angry Black Man" on his "refusal" to refute "lies" by Mitt Romney Thursday night.
NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie complimented Romney’s style over Obama’s. She said that, judging by body language alone, Romney appeared comfortable and confident. Dyson interrupted Guthrie, saying that Romney’s performance only told half the story.
“He had the least to lose,” Dyson interjected. “Mitt Romney came into the game, so to speak, not expected to do well – back against the wall – and, therefore, he’s free to throw darts and see what lands.”
Dyson then pivoted to what he believed could be in Obama’s head during last night’s debate, which was The Daily Caller tape of him from 2007 attacking the federal government’s response to Hurricane Katrina and suggesting there were unresolved racial issues behind that insufficient response.
“Obama has just been subject to the Fox News treatment of ‘angry black man’ again,” said Dyson. “Let’s not forget this. Lest we pretend that that doesn’t make a difference to the specter hanging over his neck that ‘I can’t come off as too vigorous, because then it looks like I’m being an angry black man.’”1
“He had the least to lose,” Dyson interjected. “Mitt Romney came into the game, so to speak, not expected to do well – back against the wall – and, therefore, he’s free to throw darts and see what lands.”
Dyson then pivoted to what he believed could be in Obama’s head during last night’s debate, which was The Daily Caller tape of him from 2007 attacking the federal government’s response to Hurricane Katrina and suggesting there were unresolved racial issues behind that insufficient response.
“Obama has just been subject to the Fox News treatment of ‘angry black man’ again,” said Dyson. “Let’s not forget this. Lest we pretend that that doesn’t make a difference to the specter hanging over his neck that ‘I can’t come off as too vigorous, because then it looks like I’m being an angry black man.’”1
Since the debate we've heard all sorts of excuses. Everything from lack of oxygen because of the high altitude to the Sun was in his eyes. Obama didn't prepare like he should have because to be honest he's been coddled most of his life. Not to mention the fact that everyone has treated him like he's more special than he really is, Obama has become spoiled. He doesn't really work at his job. He's just there to clock in.
David Axlerod sounded real testy when he was interviewed afterward. He essentially called Romney a liar. He also says that the challenger always, always, always gets a bump out of these debates. 2
Not if the challengers sucked.
Fact is Obama cannot defend his policies. It's an impossible task to defend them. I was thinking that Romney was going to say that Obama has the tougher job. Defending his job performance. Fact is there is no defense for it. Obama supporters have to trust that every lie the left dreams up for him will convince enough people to vote to continue the malaise that his presidency has become. 3 You can tell they're desperate when they use race-baiting because it is a sign of desperation.
Oh, and a phony jobs report helps too.
Links
1 Michael Eric Dyson: Obama Played It Safe Because Fox Called Him ‘Angry Black Man’ Night Before | Mediaite
2 Axelrod Weighs In On First Debate, Attempts To Explain Performance | RealClearPolitics
3 Articles: How the Liberal Media Ruined Obama
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