I went through the entire election cycle watching Morning Joe every weekday morning to catch up on headlines. While I can’t stand Joe Scarborough and I loathe Mika, I still found Morning Joe to be the most tolerable early-morning political show. But once Emperor Baby Fists won, I stopped watching. I’ve been thinking about tuning in again, because apparently Joe has been going HAM on Trump and Trump’s people over the past few weeks. Scarborough was the first – I think? – cable news host to openly ban Kellyanne “Alternative Facts” Conway from his show. Other shows followed suit, on CNN and MSNBC mostly. Now it seems like the White House is trying to play it like THEY decided to pull Kellyanne from her highly visible perch – a perch made of lies and the corpses of Bowling Green Massacre victims – because she was “off message.” SURE JAN. CNN was the first to report this. Some highlights:
Kellyanne Conway, once the most visible spokesperson for the Trump White House, was sidelined from television appearances for a week for making statements that were at odds with the administration’s official stance, White House sources told CNNMoney on Wednesday. Conway, who is scheduled to appear on Fox News on Wednesday night, has not given a television interview since early last week. On that Monday, she told MSNBC that former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn had the president’s “full confidence.” Hours later, Flynn resigned.
The following day, Conway claimed Flynn had offered to resign, even though White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said Trump had asked Flynn for his resignation. Those statements, which came amid existing public scrutiny over Conway’s credibility, led the president and his top advisers to conclude that her appearances were doing more harm than good for the administration, the sources said. She was “off message,” a White House source said.
Conway did not initially respond to a request for comment. Following the publication of this article, she called to take issue with the premise and said she would be appearing on Fox News on Wednesday evening.
“I’ve been invited on shows every day, including two Sunday shows. I’m trying to focus on other pieces of my portfolio,” Conway said. She also said that Trump was his own best “communicator and connector,” and did not need her to be a constant presence on television. “None of us do it like he does,” she said. White House spokesperson Sarah Sanders similarly dismissed the suggestion that Conway had been sidelined.
“This is another wild goose chase,” Sanders said. “Kellyanne has a number of media appearances this week and also has a large portfolio at the WH and is spending significant time focusing on it.”
Conway’s absence from the airwaves has already lowered the level of controversy for the Trump White House, suggesting that the press office may be getting a better grip on its messaging strategy.
“Clearly they’re having much more of a drama-free week,” a source close to the White House said. “Having Kellyanne off television is helping them.”
Conway’s absence is also seen as a victory for White House press secretary Sean Spicer. As CNN reported last week, several sources in and outside the White House believe Conway was responsible for leaking negative stories about Spicer to the press, and making his job harder by contradicting him in interviews.
LOL, Sean Spicer thought Conway was out to get him. I mean, she probably was, but Spicer has proven to be his own worst enemy so all Conway would have to do to damage Spicer is just let him go out and brief the press daily. As for Kellyanne and her “full schedule”… keep in mind, she’s not the Communications Director. She’s not the press secretary or any kind of official spokesperson. Her position in the White House is ill-defined and her relationships within the WH seem to be nebulous at best. She goes on TV because she loves the attention. She goes on TV because she sees herself as a TV star. She goes on TV because she wants to be important to Emperor Baby Fists, because he consumes cable news like crack several hours every day. So… how long until Madame Alternative Facts is pushed out/made to resign? We’re only 33 days into this mess, peeps.
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She goes on tv because the WH is so stupid at this point we just have anyone spouting BS as our country’s position
If Kellyanne is pushed out or fired, she will not go quietly. Better get the popcorn ready
What makes me sick is when she is ousted she will grab the mantle of feminism and start selling herself as a women’s right advocate.
She already did. Remember when she was interviewed after the Ivanka bracelet issue, she said “I wish every woman in America had a boss who treated her like mine did.”, reminding the Whitehouse that Trump has a problem with his female demo and that her presence serves an asthetics function to fix that problem. In other words, “I’m your token woman, you simply cant fire me.” And they cant. What they can do is sideline her in the administration and malign her to the press so that here we are; she becomes a national joke and likely to just quit rather than be fired.
She just spoke at CPAC. According to her feminism means hating men.
This woman (like it or not ) ability to spin and pivot from the truth contributed significantly to Trumps win. That they would just use her and discard her now after they won speaks volumes about them and frankly serves her right
My MIL (who voted for Trump, and otherwise is extremely intelligent) said to me with a straight face, “You should be happy for her! Look how far she made it in the White House! She ran a successful campaign for Trump!”.
No (MIL), just no.
I agree, naughtycorner. She did help him greatly during the election. There was no one else who had the ability to spin his mad ramblings like she could.
The problem is, his administration is so disorganized and unprofessional, there is no way to consistently hide all of their problems. She is just the scapegoat in this situation. Much like Spicer is. They get faulted for nonsensical policy explanations, when it is the POLICY that is the issue, not the explanation of it. There are some issues you can’t talk yourself out of, no matter how incredibly skilled you are at political doublespeak.
Kellyanne Conway”s abscence is great, but now there is an abundance of Hitler Youth leader, Miller. He truly is frightening to behold.
He looks like a serial killer.
He has the deadest eyes. That coupled with his slight surfer dude accent…he chills me to the bone.
I saw the clip where he was saying that no one should question 45 or go against him. The message itself was terrifying, but his look and demeanor gave me the chills. He looks like there would be bodies in his backyard.
Google a photo of Joseph Goebbels, Hitler’s Propaganda Minster. The similarity is uncanny. And both are/were dead-eyed ranting lunatic liars.
A total psychopath, not so far from Putin, himself.
Chrissy, gurl, when you’re right, you’re right. Googled and confirmed.
That self satisfied smirk he wears pisses me off.
Has he crawled back out after his little dictator debut two weeks ago.
Came here to post that he has a serious case of Backpfeifengesicht.
Lord, yes.
Hahaha…you girls (and guys?) should all work for SNL. Humour is the best counterstrike to deal with this loonies at the WeardHouse.
Freaky.
Oh how I loathe her! I did not realize until Mika talked about it that Kellyanne kept hounding the shows to put her on. She was everywhere, all the time – because she was booking herself!
I’ve realized in the last year or two just how much I can loathe someone who I’ve never met, and who is not even in the same country as I am. And it’s not even just her (though she riles up a special kind of rage) it’s all of Donnyboy’s buddies/employees/blackmailers.
I’ve honestly had to cut myself off from facebook every couple of nights. We’ve had a huge issue in NS with the government refusing to offer acceptable contracts to our teachers. For the first time EVER NS teachers union went ‘work to rule’ and did a walkout. They have been a union since 1895. I often think about how lucky I am in Canada because for the most part our issues are pretty minor. But the way the government just treated our teachers (and they legislated nurses a couple years ago as well) I can’t vote for any of the asshats that are running my province again. I’ve hit the point where I’m starting to write strongly worded letters because I’m just so disgusted – and that’s what my grandfather would always do when politics made him rage.
Hello from Ontario, my region went through some difficult teachers strikes a few years back… thankfully they were ‘more or less’ resolved without a total work stoppage, but there was serious bad blood. Having come from the States where teachers are treated so poorly, and in many states are not unionised, we were very willing to ‘put up with’ any disruption and tend to lean toward the workers. Unions and organized labour make a critical difference in society. You don’t realize it until you live in a place without them.
Her absence from TV pretty much coincides with the Office of Government Ethics’s statement about her unethical behavior promoting Ivanka’s “stuff.”
More like it coincides with Ivanka getting pissed off at her for politicizing her brand.
Why can’t it be both? We all know Cheeto-in-Chief considers Ivanka an extension of himself, so if she was upset about Kellyanne’s actions that could have definitely played a factor in minimizing her role and/or increased incentive for Trump to follow the OGE’s suggestion.
Trump clearly doesn’t give a crap about OGE since he is a living, breathing ethics violation.
Trump himself tweeted about Ivanka’s brand first so if Ivanka is going to be pissed at anyone, she should direct her ire at daddy. I doubt very much Ivanka the Grifter in Chief is unhappy about any kind of free advertising she gets. If she’s annoyed at all, it is probably because Kellyanne doesn’t fit her idea of what a model for her “stuff” should look like.
@Lightpurple, she is never going to oppose anything her father does. But you probably have the right of it. Kellyanne isn’t the ideal brand ambassador in Ivanka’s mind.
The only thing you need to understand here is Whitehouse power struggles. We predicted that Kellyanne would be the first to be pushed out because in the end she is “just a girl” in all those a**holes eyes. Every blunder, big or small she makes simply adds to the score against her.
The Ivanka thing for instance, was her trying to kiss up to the big man in the face of the palace intrigues against her. Kellyanne is many things but stupid isnt one. She knew advertising Ivankas tacky wears would cause a stir, she just figured it would endear her to Trump and therefore worth it. But then her rivals were able to turn that ass kiss against her, so here we are.
This is a cage fight match at wrestlemania. 20 go in the cage and now everybody is clawing to throw someone over because otherwise it will you.
I do not know why but Kellyanne and her tactics in life and career remind me of Wendi Deng.The same ruthlessness.Of course Kellyanne is more articulate but still!
You reap what you sow however from what I understand Miller is far worse than Kellyanne. He’s a believer, she was just a mouthpiece who wants to be important and on TV.
Yes, he is a monster. Most people who work in the White House would refrain from making a white power gesture while on TV, but not Miller. Gotta keep the base happy.
At the same time, having Miller on TV is very helpful to the opposition because Americans get to see who is co-working with Bannon to run the White House. Americans deserve to see him in action so they can make up their minds. He doesn’t spin nearly as well – he is willing to appear as cold and cruel and ruthless as he is in ‘real life.’ And he’s not entertaining.
I read Ann article on him recently. Apparently, he was a creepy psychopath as far back as high school and college.
I wonder who will play this guy on SNL.
The guy who plays Putin could play Miller easily.
I’d add into this mix that direct hit SNL delivered to Conway via their Fatal Attraction skit. Since we know Cheeto Mussolini watches SNL religiously, I’m willing to bet he had a baby-fisted hand in silencing her – bigly. Even if he vocally supports her, if he really wanted her to be visible, it would be happening.
That episode had multiple punches, yet he never tweeted a word (though we know he saw it). They finally stopped portraying her as an innocent caught up in the whirlwind. Then Mika calls her out, which suggests that the skit’s premise (desperate to be on the news) was accurate, so that was a double blow.
“I’m trying to focus on other pieces of my portfolio”
And what portfolio might that be, Kellyanne? I don’t know, this just struck me as funny and desperate.
When she mentions her “portfolio ” she’s trying to sound important. When she won’t be on tv, she’ll say she was “working ” and didn’t have time anyway
Exactly. It was just such transparent BS.
Whenever KellyCon mouth is moving, she is lying. Whenever baby fists mouth is moving, he is lying BIGLY. whenever is see Miller, I run away from the tv. I’m frightened by the lot of them. I’m one of the people if we don’t get Baby fists out of the WH, there will be a war soon. Also, republicans love war. They don’t send their children, the poor people children makes up 90% of the army, IMO.
Whenever KellyCon mouth is moving, she is lying. Whenever baby fists mouth is moving, he is lying BIGLY. whenever is see Miller, I run away from the tv. I’m frightened by the lot of them. I’m one of the people if we don’t get Baby fists out of the WH, there will be a war soon. Also, republicans love war. They don’t send their children, the poor people children makes up 90% of the army, IMO.
The portfolio you take around with you when interviewing for another job. You know, with at least a half-sane boss.
Kind of hard for her to be “on message” when that message keeps changing every five minutes. She might be ready to bolt. She looks really tired and stressed.
I can’t imagine anyone hiring her. But I also couldn’t imagine our country voting Trump into office so clearly I know nothing, lol.
Portfolio does sound like a collection for job prospects. Maybe it’s an alternative word for job duties, which probably sounds too basic.
Doesn’t she still have her polling/ profiling business on the side? I think we might see Ted Cruz hiring her back next time a general election comes around. She worked for him before and yes, he is that desperate. They’re all disgusting.
Yeah, Chrissy. She was actually a well respected pollster. Good luck with that now.
I LOL’ed. I’m not sure why, either? Maybe because that phrase makes it sound like she’s an intern trying to gain experience before her first real job?
That last picture makes my skin crawl…
Right?! They actually look straight-up evil. Like two villains plotting a nefarious deed.
They ARE two villains plotting a nefarious deed.
Frankly, my first thought was that they look so dead eyed and soulless. Literally made me shudder, in repulsion AND fear.
She’s like a thirsty political Kardashian wannabe.
@punkymomma.
I don’t think Emperor Zero had any problem with KAC (YAK!). Eazy-D is a loyalist to clowns in the WH.
I think Pres Bannon got in Eazy’s ear and suggested Derek Vineyard-errrr-Stephen Miller take over as mouthpiece for the WH. I don’t think it’s a wise move, however, to have a “senior policy maker” (Vineyard) speaking directly to the press/public. At least YAK’s WH role was so ill-defined she could speak “the truth” without having just made a major policy decision like the wonderful Muslim Ban I (as Vineyard did recently to 4 or 5 major news outlets).
Had to add: I caught Ann Coulter on Fox last night and at least she isn’t the mouthpiece for the WH. Despicable. Had to mention her book 56 times during her “interview” with Fox.
Eric – ha! Yes – she is a loyalist clown, 🤡🎪 but she’s so damaged, I can easily see one of the other clowns pointing out to Easy-D that Conway is viewed as a loser, a bigly loser. No losers on Easy-D’s team. Bad!
Kellyanne has the face of a heavy drinker. No?
I was coming on here to say the same thing!! She’s got serious under eye bags too. Is she even fifty yet? I know LOTS of ladies of similar age (and older) that have never had work done and look far younger and less weathered than her. Based on her high public profile (and income), it shocks me she’s never…had a little work done. I feel bad for being catty about another woman’s appearance…but then again, it’s HER so I feel like I get a pass. Haha.
She turned 50 last month. I am in the turning-50 club, and can say without hesitation that she is a rough 50. No one at my HS reunion last summer looked that weathered, unless they were a heavy smoker-drinker-tanner (all three).
In future, expect to see a “fresher” KC via cosmetic surgery because she will be unloaded by the WH soon and need to hustle for her next rent-a-gig.
Actually, I appreciate that she hasn’t “had a little work done”. People are so used to seeing the effects of botox and plastic surgery that they forget what women really do look like as they age naturally. She looks good enough to me. On the outside at least…
@JWoolman I agree, I don’t have a problem with her looking untouched by botox. But I wouldn’t be surprised if she felt pressured to have something done because she will definitely need to find a new job now that she’s being squeezed out of the administration.
Looks like a heavy drinker and smoker
She looks seriously underweight too, so that doesn’t help her not look skeletal and severe IMO.
This swamp witch is one of 45’s most loyal followers-she’s the Squeaky Fromme of this administration. She’s not going anywhere, sadly-not unless he does.
Unfortunately, she’ll slime her way back to front and center as soon as possible.
I feel the same way. The Teflon Con will always find a way to refurbish herself.
Conjob etc. will always be off message because 45 has never been a great communicator and answered anything straight. If Conjob is caught lying or in a compromising position, he will always claim he did not say ‘that’ and never hesitate to throw her or anyone else under the bus.
She looks like she could use a vacation. With no booze and lots of naps.
I feel like I could use the same, because of her and her boss.
I can see this woman being used up and thrown away like trash eventually by p*ssygrabber Trump … but he will do it with a smile and stealthfully.
Not to be mean,but wasn’t it said that Trump only hired pretty women? She looks older and more not so attractive every day
He is a sociopath and sees her as an object, not a woman. His words…”there is no den she will not go into. “When men are petrified to go to a certain network I call my Kellyanne………..she gets on and destroys them.” She is “his” talking head who does his dirty work. When he’s done with her, like a child who tires of a toy, he will disregard her as if she didn’t exist, much to the glee of his family and the majority of the Country.
I can’t remember anyone representing the president in my lifetime as wretched as this woman is. I hope she is completely out of the picture now, and her arrogant statement of all she has to do is put on her pantyhose and heels to get an interview will replay in her empty skull. A person doesn’t have to be physically attractive to have their spirit shine through……or they can be so vile that physically they become repulsive to look at……such is the case with her and her boss. Bye Kellyanne, enjoy your alternative life in your bizarro world.
Personality and spirit certain can overcome physical appearance, and that is where this one falls short.
Who wants to be around people like this? Imagine them as neighbors, co-workers.
Didn’t Kellyann used to hate Trump?
She sold her soul for money. She used to hate him until she waS offered a job.
Right! She worked for Ted (the weasel) Cruz and trashed Baby Fists at every opportunity. He admired her vitriol and hired her, at which point she changed her tune. $$$ But as the Countess said, money can’t buy you class.
Good riddance
Why is it that every time I see her, I have this urge to want to punch her in the face? I’m not a violent person at all, but there is just something about her that I want to shut her up immediately before she utters a word.
It’s the smug. It’s like a fist magnet.
Same. For me it’s the combination of her lies and snark. I hope CNN and MSNBC continue to ban her. I don’t need the stress of hearing and seeing her.
I think that Mika was the only one who banned her?
@Jessica, CNN’s ban only lasted two days. But their Sunday show State of the Union didn’t want her because they considered her to be a liar. When it was announced that they weren’t letting her on their show Mika texted them that they were not the first.
Jake Tapper took her down about three rungs on the ladder and then lightweight Matt Lauer finished her off last week.
Sad! Bigly Sad! A DISASTER!
Apparently she and her hubby made a career out of digging up dirt on the Clintons. As far as Kellyanne: She looks like someone who started sneaking smokes behind the gym in 7th grade and is a major chainsmoker.