Mount Vernon, Wash. Mayor proclaims Glenn Beck day, will present him with award

[The Straight Story]

Beck getting hometown honor
Fox broadcaster who called Obama racist will get key to the city
Monday, September 07, 2009
Mark Rahner
Seattle Times

Mount Vernon, Wash. -- As dozens of companies pledge not to advertise on Glenn Beck's Fox News Channel show after he called President Barack Obama a racist, and as his controversial on-air behavior draws more scrutiny, the mayor of Mount Vernon, Wash., is presenting him with a key to the city.

Mayor Bud Norris announced that Beck, who grew up in Mount Vernon, will be on hand to accept the award Sept. 26, which Norris will also proclaim "Glenn Beck Day." Tickets for the Saturday evening event are $25.

Beck's advertiser abandonment has snowballed since he called Obama a racist on July 28, adding that he believed the president has "a deep-seated hatred for white people or the white culture."

Which makes Norris' timing provocative, to say the least. Critics say his announcement amounts to an endorsement of that and other extreme views of the television and nationally syndicated radio commentator -- which have also included ruminations on killing filmmaker Michael Moore and poisoning House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, as well as barking like a dog over a Hillary Rodham Clinton audio clip and perpetuating the "death panel" claim about Obama's proposed health-care reform.

"That's certainly their preference if they choose to view it that way," Norris said Wednesday. "This isn't about his political views. It's about recognizing someone who has a history with our city."

Norris, mayor since 2004, said he had been planning the Beck event for "six months to a year." Beck also has a Seattle speaking engagement that day.

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[KittyWampus]

1. #1. I'd keep a close eye on $ contributions to Mayor's re-election campaign.

#2. I'd like to be in the area with a pie to throw in his face on that day.

Okay, I'm a coward who would never actually do that.

[stuball111]

2. Where are all the...

gun toting LEFT wing nuts when we need em?

[Dennis Donovan]

3. Mayor Buhhhd will regret it once Beck has his final breakdown on the air...

...and becaomes the laughingstock of the country. (Ya just KNOW Beck's on the verge of it now).

[Lost-in-FL]

4. I want to know who's running against him

I might send him/her my love$$ in check form.

[Uben]

5. Do they make anything in Mt. Vernon Wa?

I feel like a boycott!

[TheCowsCameHome]

6. .....beside asshole mayors?

[Adsos Letter]

7. While the real occupant of the original Mt. Vernon...

is rolling in his grave, wishing he could come back long enough to wrap his hands around Beck's neck and squeeze...TIGHT...