Posted on 11/08/2010 3:29:53 PM PST by governsleastgovernsbest
What is it with MSNBC hosts and their inability to keep prominent African-Americans straight? As NewsBuster Kyle Drennen noted, last year Contessa Brewer confused Jesse Jackson with Al Sharpton.
Tonight it was Chris Matthews' turn. Introducing Dem congressman Elijah Cummings of Maryland, the Hardball host called him "Congressman Clyburn," a reference to James Clyburn of South Carolina, currently engaged in a Dem leadership fight with Steny Hoyer.
View video here.
(Excerpt) Read more at newsbusters.org ...
Chris confuses Cummings with Clyburn ping to Today show list.
I thought it was Willie Brown, former mayor of San Francisco. Looks kinda like a younger version of him.
They all look alike to Tingle drawers.
You don’t need to be a Harry Lorayne to remember a name like Elijah Cummings.
Beat me to it.
Just another field hand on the liberal plantation, after all. One’s as good as another.
Cause to a liberal people of color all look the same. Thats my guess. </sarcasm>
He does this because to him they all look alike.
Chris needs a long rest.
“You people” bump
Has Hoyer decided to run for Whip after all (not challenge Pelosi?)
Yes, he announced quite early on that he wouldn’t challenge Pelosi for minority leader.
To liberals, Blacks are just votes to keep them in power, not actually people.
Another take on the blind, effeminate white dude at MSNBC...
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.