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In reply to the discussion: Slotkin calls for 'new leadership' in the Democratic Party [View all]
Cirsium
(4,230 posts)29. Stephen A. Smith???
Here he is recently on CNN: “I’m not here to denigrate or insult the president of the United States. He is certainly an upgrade from what we were seeing from Joe Biden in terms of his alertness.”
Here he is on Twitter: "Gotta be honest, this @ufc event at the White House looks spectacular. This is a big time show. I’m not there, and we all know all the complaints folks had about renovations at and around the White House, etc, but — to be fair — this is some impressive stuff I’m looking at. Props to UFC President @danawhite and the show they’ve put on. It’s Bigtime. Plain and simple!!!"
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is a megaphone for MAGA propaganda
When white nationalist Nick Fuentes recently praised ESPN host Stephen A. Smith, it was just the latest in a series of data points showing how the loudest voice in sports entertainment has become a boon to MAGA world. Fuentes praised Smith, arguably ESPN’s most cherished employee, for being “clearly” red-pilled (a term for those who have embraced right-wing ideology) since he hosted far-right influencer Candace Owens on his show.
Smith’s far-right sympathies have seemed clear to me for years. I still remember, as a high schooler, witnessing his weak defense — interestingly enough, on MSNBC — of right-wingers who formed the anti-Obama tea party back in 2009. And a report I covered last year, highlighting various platforms that disseminate right-wing propaganda and misinformation among Black audiences, listed Smith’s show as one of the top culprits.
Last year, for example, Smith told his friend Sean Hannity, whose Fox News show he has appeared on numerous times, that liberals were weaponizing the legal system to stop Donald Trump’s momentum ahead of the 2024 election. “Primarily, I have voted Democrat throughout my life, but I’m utterly disgusted with what I’m seeing,” he said.
https://www.ms.now/top-stories/latest/stephen-a-smith-espn-nick-fuentes-maga-trump-rcna198261
When white nationalist Nick Fuentes recently praised ESPN host Stephen A. Smith, it was just the latest in a series of data points showing how the loudest voice in sports entertainment has become a boon to MAGA world. Fuentes praised Smith, arguably ESPN’s most cherished employee, for being “clearly” red-pilled (a term for those who have embraced right-wing ideology) since he hosted far-right influencer Candace Owens on his show.
Smith’s far-right sympathies have seemed clear to me for years. I still remember, as a high schooler, witnessing his weak defense — interestingly enough, on MSNBC — of right-wingers who formed the anti-Obama tea party back in 2009. And a report I covered last year, highlighting various platforms that disseminate right-wing propaganda and misinformation among Black audiences, listed Smith’s show as one of the top culprits.
Last year, for example, Smith told his friend Sean Hannity, whose Fox News show he has appeared on numerous times, that liberals were weaponizing the legal system to stop Donald Trump’s momentum ahead of the 2024 election. “Primarily, I have voted Democrat throughout my life, but I’m utterly disgusted with what I’m seeing,” he said.
https://www.ms.now/top-stories/latest/stephen-a-smith-espn-nick-fuentes-maga-trump-rcna198261
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We all know she is right. Many here have agreed that Chuckee is a wet noodle. Just about anyone else would do a
Exp
17 hrs ago
#8
Which was not my point... clearly never even mentioned that. It was the venue.
hlthe2b
17 hrs ago
#10
Doesn't matter if she's on Fox or PBS, she's telling it like it is. She's always had a good message so going on any
Exp
17 hrs ago
#13
Again, NOT MY POINT. Clearly you know nothing about Stephen A. Smith. Bye. Done.
hlthe2b
17 hrs ago
#14
He's the Af-Am sports guy who gets political. I too think he's an idiot. But that doesn't matter. eom
Exp
16 hrs ago
#15
Who gives a rat's bum about Smith? Obviously she got the message out. And she is 100% right.
flashman13
14 hrs ago
#31
I also think that Ken Martin has not been an effective leader for the DNC.
Lonestarblue
17 hrs ago
#12
Just a quick reality check on this: David Hogg wasn't actually kicked out of the DNC.
QueerDuck
1 hr ago
#47
So, not the point. Slotkin can go on any program, but she should not give him the attention
hlthe2b
15 hrs ago
#20
Slotkin is awesome. She was brave as a brand new Rep in Congress to vote for impeaching TSF. That was a biggie
Exp
17 hrs ago
#11
Looking at the results of the *past decade* not the past 1-2 years, that's a "no shit" conclusion.
RockRaven
14 hrs ago
#27
No kidding - these problems within the party should have been addressed at least 16 years ago. NT
Midwestern Democrat
4 hrs ago
#45