President Obama masterfully trolled Republican candidates, whose courage knows no bounds in dealing with Vladimir Putin — from afar, comparing themselves to the “weak” President, claiming they would “make Putin listen.” Those same sensitive candidates are in a bitter dispute with TV news outlets over perceived mistreatment, hurt feelings and other abuses cited in previous debates.
It’s always great to see Obama when he’s having fun. The President relished quoting Republican insults about his foreign policy, such as the image of Putin kicking sand in the President’s face…A scenario which reportedly would be handled much differently by Jeb or Donald or even Ted. The President quipped; “And then, it turns out they can’t handle a bunch of CNBC moderators!” The President continued, “If you can’t handle THOSE guys – then I don’t think the Chinese and the Russians are going to be too worried about you.” The President was in fine form, and in his element as he spoke to at a fundraiser in NYC. This is for Sarah Palin – please note, he did not use a teleprompter.
A list of demands drafted by attorney Ben Ginsberg was described as ‘diva-esque.’ Demands ranged from banning ‘gotcha questions” (anything related to policy or unknown to the candidate), a constant temperature of 67 degrees, and at least one bathroom break. How many did Hillary take in the 11-hour grilling? Reportedly, the GOP also requests ‘no props.’ We may assume fair yet equal dressing rooms will also be a requirement, so as to avoid the CNBC debacle, when someone got a Jacuzzi, and another a theater room, causing great envy to a pouting Chris Christie, whose view of the toilet was stunning We have no word on what color the M&M’s in the dressing room are to be. Some details are yet to be worked out.