From James Fallows, after watching Jon Stewart’s show last night:
I have been far too soft on Betsy McCaughey.
Yep. Here’s the conversation I had with Marian last night at about 11:10 pm:
M: Do you want to watch the interview?
K: Who is he having on?
M: Um, some former lieutenant governor of New York or something.
K: Oh shit.
I was appalled that Stewart chose to have McCaughey on, and I agree with Fallows that he was unable to handle her. Partly this was because McCaughey affects a winsome, faux innocent style that makes it hard for Stewart to bully her. Partly it’s because she’s ruthlessly devoid of scruples. Partly it’s because she knows she doesn’t have to “win” the debate. She merely has to sew a tiny seed of doubt.
McCaughey is pure poison. She cares about nothing except making sure that no healthcare reform of any kind is ever adopted in the United States, and in that cause she’s willing to say or do anything. It was a mistake giving her yet another forum to spread her lies.
