Man, Axelrod really stunk up the airwaves on NPR this morning

[Richardo]

God he was bad - stammering, shallow, trying to recite a stump speech in response to every question, just horrible. Did not do Obama any good at all. x(

On edit: This is not a panic post, I'm just surprised he's SO unpolished after all this time... :shrug:

[marmar]

1. Oh NO...... Cancel the election!

:scared:

[Sodan]

2. game over, man, game over..

[madrchsod]

6. well he is from chicago...

cubs and the white sox..need i say more?

[Doityourself]

3. I actually prefer Gibbs for interviews...he's frickin' fantastic! n/t

[timber84]

4. I heard it as well, and yes he did a really bad job.

But hey, he's not running for Pres. so we should not sweat it.

[Richardo]

7. It's not a panic post - I'm just surprised the guy can be so unpolished after all this time

:shrug:

[timber84]

8. I know

I was cringing myself this morning listening to him. I did not think your post was panicky at all.

[Shine]

9. hmmmm...I didn't hear it, but in his defense, maybe he was just really tired

:shrug: Who knows?

In the few times I've seen him on TV, I've been really impressed. The guy knows his stuff.

Oh well, nobody's perfect.

:hi: Richardo!

[Richardo]

12. He did sound tired.

But man, keep your answers to monosyllables then!

:hi: Shine!

[UnrepentantUnitarian]

5. His public persona is not very good.

Apparently he's better off-camera, but I've always had a problem with Alelrod's unsteadiness and uneasiness on tv. They could have used a Begala-type to move the message a lot better, IMHO.

[terrya]

10. Does David Plouffe ever do interviews?

Plouffe IS the campaign manager, after all.

Just curious.

[IsItJustMe]

11. Opinions are like ass holes. And I guess you have one. LOL

[Richardo]

13. ...and now that you're here I have two.

THAT was uncalled for...

[IsItJustMe]

20. Sorry for the snark.. Axelrod may not be the most articulate person in the world, but I tell you

thing you can take to the bank, the man knows his politics and knows how to get black folks elected into office. He did it in Chicago and he is brilliant in that respect.

So I guess it is a matter of what you want to concentrate on.

[Richardo]

24. Thanks - I retract my countersnark as well

:patriot: :thumbsup:

[BumRushDaShow]

29. I think Axelrod also got Deval Patrick in as Gov. of Mass. too... n/t

[terrya]

17. WTF?? Richardo offered an opinion.

I've seen Axelrod in interviews and yes, he doesn't exactly come off polished in interviews.

Richardo just made one opinion. He wasn't ragging on the campaign.

Maybe you should think before you post next time. Just a helpful suggestion.

[IsItJustMe]

19. You may be right.

[Bread and Circus]

14. I love Axelrod but I do have to admit he's not great on TV

[shadowknows69]

15. The he needs to straighten the fuck up

It's fucking crunch time Axelrod, get your game face on.

[The Stranger]

16. I have never liked him. He's just not effective.

[stanwyck]

23. Axlerod not effective?

Could not disagree with you more. I'll allow that he doesn't always come across well on television or radio. But the man is a tactical genius. If you don't believe me, ask the Clintons about Axlerod.
He's been amazingly intelligent throughout Obama's long journey. A year ago, on the "Here Come the Dems" magazine covers, Obama wasn't even pictured. It was Biden, Dodd, Clinton, and Edwards. Obama was, literally, not in the picture. A year later, he's taken the party's nomination and is headed towards a presidential win.
And you don't think Axlerod is effective?
Crazy talk.

[Richardo]

25. I think "effective as a public surrogate"

I have no problems with his strategy and tactics - brilliant.

[The Stranger]

30. He is ineffective as a spokesman. Go back and check the OP.

I'm sure he's not the only one running the campaign behind the scenes, but the people that are I commend.

[jpgray]

18. Cue the freakish overreaction to perceived "unfair" criticism...

Likely from those who haven't heard the interview in question.

I swear, DU sometimes treats this forum like such a powerhouse of political influence that every thread of mild dissent must be crushed and derided with the strongest dismissive rhetoric.

It's understandable that people are hypersensitive as the emotional stakes these days are so high, but I wish people would remember this is a private discussion board for progressives--presumably long-time members aren't seeking to unfairly and surreptitiously undermine Obama.

[redqueen]

21. Maybe next time he's tired he'll send another surrogate. (nt)

[Thrill]

22. He's always horrible in interviews. He's one of those guys better

at working behind the scenes

[Cosmic Charlie]

26. let me know when you run a winning Presidential Campaign, k?

[apnu]

27. He was probably up late last night spinning like a twister.

That takes a toll. Still, if he can't put out Obama's polished image every second he is in front of the media, then he needs to not be in the front and take some time to rest while others perform that function.

[progressivebydesign]

28. Axelrod does better as the man behind the curtain. Don't know why he's doing interviews.

He's the guy that crafts the messages and writes the speeches and talking points. Gibbs does a much better job.