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Obama Campaign Blackballs WFTV

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@ October 28, 2008 7:49 AM Permalink | Comments (7)

WFTV's Barbara West interviews VP Npominee Joe Biden

Barack Obama's campaign has pulled the plug on a Florida news station's access to the presidential candidate after an anchorwoman angered Joe Biden with uncomfortable questions during a satellite interview.

WFTV-Channel 9 anchorwoman Barbara West quizzed Sen. Biden about Obama's intention to "spread the wealth," referring to the Democratic White House contender's comments to "Joe the Plumber."

"Mr. Biden didn't like the questions," said WFTV news director Bob Jordan. "We choose not to ask softball questions."
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What others are saying

Mudslinging
The only reason why Obama is popular amongst the Jerry Springer mindset Americans is because he does not have the dignity and class that McCain has shown in this election. Of course these "voters" like Obama they can stay down trodden for easy control by the government while the minority of the Joe the plumbers pay for their ignorance.
By LWaters @ 11/01/08 07:17:57 AMreport abuse
Obama
Go channel 9. The media is voting in Obama. He has them eating out of the palm of his hand. Just goes to show that the media plays russian roulette with the news without responsibilty or concern of the end results. West stood against the crowd and Biden buckled under the real pressure of a unbias reporter.
By LWaters @ 11/01/08 07:13:41 AMreport abuse
Barbara West
Fair question which could have been phrased differently. Obama's campaign response is no surprise.
By Barbara F @ 10/29/08 09:20:26 PMreport abuse
Joe Biden
Barbara was completely in line. She as mainstream media, asked the questions that should be asked. If Biden and Obama can't handle the tuff questions, they should not be in the presidential race.

What I find more disrespectful is how Joe Biden treated Barbara West. I have noticed he is very condescending towards women. He behaved the same way in the debate against Governor Palin.

I will continue to watch Barbara West because she had the courage to be a real journalist and not fall into the "Obama Coma". Way to go Barbara!
By Samantha @ 10/29/08 08:02:40 AMreport abuse
Joe Biden
Joe Biden almost lost it. I was taken aback at his anger and elitist attitude. He was so flabberghasted over the fact that he would actually have to answer a real question. It proves how out of touch that campaign is with the rest of the nation who choose to think for themselves. After the second time i watched it, it turned out to be extremely amusing to see him squirm.
By hrlygrl247 @ 10/28/08 05:03:49 PMreport abuse
Barbara West
I and several co-workers will no longer watch Channel 9 News !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Debbie @ 10/28/08 04:10:50 PMreport abuse
Barbara West
Good for her! She should be able to ask questions without any backlash. I hope that Channel 9 will stand behind her and support her. IF they do not I will never watch them again. I was very impressed with her. Finally someone that is fair!
By Suzie Hill @ 10/28/08 10:15:13 AMreport abuse