Meghan McCain Tells Laura Ingraham: ‘Kiss My Fat Ass!’ Ingraham Responds That She Should ‘Lighten Up’
Meghan McCain Tells Laura Ingraham: ‘Kiss My Fat Ass!’ Ingraham Responds That She Should ‘Lighten Up’
Last week, ThinkProgress first reported that right-wing radio host Laura Ingraham responded to Meghan McCain’s criticism of conservatives like Ann Coulter by mocking her as “plus-sized.” McCain responded to Ingraham on Twitter, telling her to “stop talking about my body.”
Today, McCain went on ABC’s The View, and the show opened with a discussion about Ingraham’s remarks. A clearly perturbed McCain said Ingraham was essentially discouraging young women from speaking their minds:
McCAIN: What do young women think when I speak my mind about politics and I want to have a political discussion abot the ideological future of the Republican party, and the answer is, “She’s fat, she shouldn’t have an opinion. What kind of message are we sending young women? … It infuriates me. I’m a political writer on a blog, and all of a sudden I’m too fat to write?
The ladies of The View were disgusted by Ingraham’s remarks. Conservative Elisabeth Hasselbeck called it a “low blow.” “The thing that makes it particularly annoying is that Laura Ingraham says she is someone who stands up for conservative women,” said Whoopi Goldberg. McCain continued to tear into Ingraham, telling her to kiss her ass:
McCAIN: When Tyra Banks went on her show in her bathing suit and said, “Kiss my fat ass.” That’s what I feel right now. I’m like “Kiss my fat ass!”
“I couldn’t possibly imagine how any woman could criticize another woman’s weight,” McCain said. Watch it:
While the show was airing, Ingraham responded on her radio show. “I think Meghan McCain is a delightful, lovely person,” she said. “But now Meghan is so thin skinned and the lovelies on The View are so in search of material.” Ingraham continued to mock McCain with a Valley-girl voice, and she added that McCain needs to “lighten up”:
INGRAHAM: But look the bottom line is it’s rough and tumble out there. You wanna put yourself out there as someone who’s going to redirect the future of the Republican party, and you’re going to have to deal with satire. You’re gonna have to deal with people teasing. You’re gonna have to deal with, you know, sometimes the kitchen gets a little hot! …. You gotta just take a chill pill. … Can I say lighten up or is that offensive too?
Listen here:
Writing about the spat with Ingraham on her Daily Beast blog this weekend, McCain wrote that “instead of intellectually debating our ideological differences about the future of the Republican Party, Ingraham resorted to making fun of my age and weight.” “At this point, I have more respect for Ann Coulter than I do for Laura Ingraham because at least Coulter didn’t come back at me with heartless, substance-less attacks about my weight,” wrote McCain.
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Did they twitter about it, too?? I really, really have to know, so I can twitter about it too!!
When did Tiger Beat magazine take over Think Progress??
March 16th, 2009 at 12:22 pmReminds me of the Dartmouth Days when dear Laura would often resort to ad hominem attacks against those who spoke against her and the Dartmouth Review.
I guess the ‘big leagues’ doesn’t include admitting when you made a mistake and being the bigger (no pun intended) person.
March 16th, 2009 at 12:24 pmGo Meg!
March 16th, 2009 at 12:24 pmWow! Hasslebeck piling on Ingraham? Has Hell froze over? I think we are witnessing the demise of the Republican Party.
March 16th, 2009 at 12:25 pmtombaker Says:
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Did they twitter about it, too?? I really, really have to know, so I can twitter about it too!!
When did Tiger Beat magazine take over Think Progress??
Like , Yeah.
March 16th, 2009 at 12:25 pmI don’t pretend to know a damn thing about women, but apparently I know a lot more than M. McCain.
March 16th, 2009 at 12:26 pmCreating crap gossip seem’s to be the way of most media outlet’s..To raise the rating’s create a cat fight….Jeebos. this is new’s.?…Blessings
March 16th, 2009 at 12:26 pmAgain, TP takes another cue from TMZ…
**yawn**
March 16th, 2009 at 12:32 pmMiss McCain obviously has not been paying attention to the people running and supporting her beloved Republican Party if she couldn’t anticipate the kind of backlash she is getting.
March 16th, 2009 at 12:33 pmWhat an utterly fascinating tete-a-tete; please, keep us informed with updates on the quarter-hour, Think Progress!
March 16th, 2009 at 12:34 pmAnd what agenda is that, Arch? Enlighten us.
March 16th, 2009 at 12:37 pmYou said it bro. Two gossip posts in under two hours…
Its almost enough to make me want to go back to work.
March 16th, 2009 at 12:38 pmArch – I’ll show you my agenda….
….if you’ll show me yours.
love&kisses, pinkboy!
March 16th, 2009 at 12:39 pm“At this point, I have more respect for Ann Coulter than I do for Laura Ingraham because at least Coulter didn’t come back at me with heartless, substance-less attacks about my weight,” wrote McCain.
Dear, deluded Meghan. Give her time, babe, give her time. When Coulter responds, and she will, it will be ugly because Coulter doesn’t know how to respond or refute, only how to attack, and personal attacks are her stock in trade.
PEACE
March 16th, 2009 at 12:40 pmRespect for Ann Coulter? The woman who said the 911 widows were enjoying their dead husbands money? The woman who called John Edwards a ‘Fag’? Megan, Megan… You need better role models honey.
March 16th, 2009 at 12:43 pmLaura should be ashamed. When Meghan criticized Ann, she made no mention of Ann’s weight or physical appearance. Meghan has also made no mention of Laura’s weight or physical appearance. Even though Meghan is a political lightweight, she at least seems to be able to stick to issues without ad hominum attacks.
And she raises an excellent point. When Laura wants to put more focus on Meghan’s clothing size than on her intellect, she is essentially saying that if you’re a woman, how “hot” you look is the only thing that matters. This mindset has already killed young girls with anorexia, compromised the health of those with bulimia, caused too many teens to focus more on their fad diets than their schoolwork, and pummeled the self-worth of young women who don’t deserve that.
I think that when Laura said, “You wanna put yourself out there as someone who’s going to redirect the future of the Republican party, and you’re going to have to deal with satire. You’re gonna have to deal with people teasing,” she really meant, “If you want to redirect the future of the Republican Party, you’re going to have to deal with completely classless people like me, because we like who we are and we aren’t about to change no matter how loathesome that makes us.”
March 16th, 2009 at 12:44 pmI hate this sort or superficial and irrelevant “news”. However, I have to (and hate to) admit, but I think Ms. McCain is gorgeous- even with the extra lbs everyone seems so obsessed with.
March 16th, 2009 at 12:46 pmMiss McCain lives in a dream world. For some reason she seems to think that one day the republican party will become modern and inclusive and open to debate other than their own. Has she met anyone in her party? Has she met the Senators who work with her father? has she met their beloved Palin, or Rush? Really McCain, please come back to reality and write about what your party is really like and what it’s always been like, and how it will never change. That is all to evident.
March 16th, 2009 at 12:46 pmMeghan, you’re supposed to stop when you have the upper hand. Ingraham is regaining her ground, and I don’t think that was your goal.
Stop talking.
March 16th, 2009 at 12:47 pmMolly – you’re right. Maybe Meghan will switch parties after her Dad passes. R’s only allow women to participate as passive gunmauls or screeching attack-harpies. Conversion is the only way she’ll ever feel accepted or respected.
On the other hand, maybe she’ll just settle in to the pills-n-booze lifestyle of the hyper-wealthy and follow in her Mother’s footsteps.
March 16th, 2009 at 12:48 pmMeghan and Laura — please meet at the pool filled with pudding in your bikinis. Whoever gets the other to “Kiss her fat @ss” is the winner.
Oooohhhh…. I am sooooo wrong………
March 16th, 2009 at 12:49 pmArchie B Says:
At least tp is showing their agenda.
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Like you are showing yours.
March 16th, 2009 at 12:52 pmA tough lesson for Megan to learn. If you go against the party faithful, they will throw you under a bus. I doesn’t matter if what you say is smart, factual, or basic common sense, the Repugs won’t hear of it. Maybe Megan should switch to Independant?
March 16th, 2009 at 12:54 pmIngraham pulls the same crap all my wingnut associates use : lighten up, get over it and whatever These are all articulate responses when your talking point gets slapped around in wingnut world
March 16th, 2009 at 12:55 pmoh man, I’m going to get a serious OD from all this popcorn time.
BTW-Is Meg’s ass really fat?
March 16th, 2009 at 12:57 pmjust asking.
how bout a good old fashioned tag team mud wrestling match given they’re throwing mud. laura brings in ann and megan calls on rosie who sits on both of their faces.
March 16th, 2009 at 12:58 pmLaura has no business criticizes Meghan’s weight. Ms. McCain is a lovely young woman. I disagree with her politics, but attacking her for her weight just shows how unkind Laura is. You know the deal, you say something hurtful, and you know it will hurt someone. Then you say, “Just kidding!” when the person calls you on it. Meghan is right, and Laura is just wrong and mean.
March 16th, 2009 at 12:59 pmReally Megan, what’s the prob? I’m sure very few women would be upset about being called fat on a nationally sindicated radio show.
March 16th, 2009 at 1:02 pmLOL – more GOP in-fighting.
March 16th, 2009 at 1:07 pmWhat is the first thing people do when they can’t answer an argument with a legitimate response? They attack. They will insult, scream and basically stick their fingers in their ears (like Coulter did). The Repugs don’t want to hear that their Party is dying on the vine. Remember, denial is all they have left. That, and Limbaugh.
March 16th, 2009 at 1:07 pmYeah. Talk about “thin-skinned”…
as kinchster pointed it, Laura then employs standard wingnut outndit defense #3 — “it was a JOKE, people! What happened to your sense of humor??”
March 16th, 2009 at 1:08 pmArchie B Says: I have nothing to say. I am an anarchist. Wheeeee!!!! I peed my panties. I have a typing computer thingy. I can lick my own toes. I like the smell of dogfood.
Or, something that approximates the above statements.
Gawd, yer a weenie.
March 16th, 2009 at 1:09 pmSorry… that should have ben “konchster”. My apologies.
March 16th, 2009 at 1:09 pmArchie B Says:
Says the RACIST LIAR who’s ASHAMED of HIS HERITAGE! ;)
Ironic, coming from a coward who only claimed he was “American.” Suuuuure, you are.
March 16th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
We’ve seen no proof of your citizenship, Starchie.
March 16th, 2009 at 1:09 pmI’ll bet you make a lot of “easy mistakes”.
March 16th, 2009 at 1:10 pmSeems like Ingraham is a little thin-skinned herself, doesn’t it?
March 16th, 2009 at 1:11 pmyeah Ingrham, lets all lighten up…wheres my BREAST CANCER JOKE BOOK?
March 16th, 2009 at 1:14 pmI am not criticising Tp, but this piece IS a “fluff piece” (double entendre intended). That said, I STILL thing a bikini and pudding @ss kissing “death match” would be quite stimulating… I mean “entertaining”. :O
Play nice.
March 16th, 2009 at 1:16 pmSo, Klatu admits having several IDs to use when blogging.
March 16th, 2009 at 1:17 pmThat popcorn in the microwave sound you’re hearing is Republican heads exploding all over the country. The GOP is splitting into so many pieces you just can’t keep count.
You go girl, “Kiss my fat ass”. Love it !!!!
March 16th, 2009 at 1:17 pmralph the wonder llama Says:
Sorry… that should have ben “konchster”. My apologies.
None needed it’s nice too know I am not alone on it
March 16th, 2009 at 1:17 pmThis is a “fluff piece” but it is very revealing of the “fluff” that makes up too much of the Republican value system.
March 16th, 2009 at 1:20 pmJust put the cage match on the air already. Way more fun than the idiocies of the View or Laura’s lame ass show. Ick.
March 16th, 2009 at 1:23 pmHow come every time a Republican hack radio host gets criticized for their comments, it is the other person who needs to “lighten up.” It is never the person who made the insensitive comment that is at fault. Or, better yet still, if the radio personality does admit to their mocking words, then they always run for the shelter of the “I was only joking” line?
March 16th, 2009 at 1:26 pmToo funny to watch
March 16th, 2009 at 1:28 pmWere did Hasselbeck get that bearskin rug she was wearing,from Wilma Flintstone?
March 16th, 2009 at 1:28 pmCalling someone fat is satire? How many levels of wrong and how many things can conservatives be wrong about before NO ONE gives them any credibility whatsoever?
And how backwards is our country’s media estbalishment that give megaphones to people like Ingraham, Hannity & Limbaugh?
March 16th, 2009 at 1:31 pmNamecalling is necessary when diversion is not possible. Rule 78 of the Republican Obfiscation Manual.
March 16th, 2009 at 1:43 pmMeghan McCain makes too much sense about what’s wrong with the GOP today. That’s why haters like Ingram are throwing her under the bus.
The MO of today’s GOP: Either you’re with us or again’ us.
The level of Republican cannibalism is amazing and growing each day.
March 16th, 2009 at 1:54 pmFact is that Meghan McCain is kicking a$$ and showing her party precisely why they’re the party of irrelevancy and old geysers.
March 16th, 2009 at 1:54 pmLaura Ingram is a HATER. The only person she hates more than one who “outs” the disgusting GOP is herself.
March 16th, 2009 at 1:55 pmWhen Meghan says that she has higher regard for Coulter than Ingraham, it’s relative, people. She thinks that both of them should go to hell.
And to whoever didn’t know by now that TP has an angle in their coverage…wake up.
March 16th, 2009 at 1:55 pmAnd by the way, Meghan McCain is fine.
March 16th, 2009 at 1:57 pmDelicious! Yum!
March 16th, 2009 at 2:03 pmIt should be easier for us to focus on the change we want in government, since we only have one goal.
Republican Party Mantra
Hate Abortionists
Hate Homosexuals
Hate Socialists
Hate “nonexistent” liberal media
Hate Non-Christians
Hate Poor People
Hate Taxes
Hate Tolerance
Hate Social Drug Use
Hate Truth
Hate Peace Lovers
Hate Foreigners
Hate Science
Hate Cures
Democratic Mantra
March 16th, 2009 at 2:09 pmUndo Republican Mantra’s Harm to Our Country
Archie B Says:
At least tp is showing their agenda.
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careful arch,
your boner’s showing!
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oh c’mon arch don’t take it so hard.
we’re laughing with you not at you.
:)
March 16th, 2009 at 2:16 pmSorry joe, I hate to argue so close to the wedding, but personally, I’m laughing AT Starchie.
March 16th, 2009 at 2:26 pmZooey Says:
Sorry joe, I hate to argue so close to the wedding, but personally, I’m laughing AT Starchie.
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there’s one thing we can both agree on;
if it doesn’t go away in four hours arch
(starchie*) should call his doctor,
IMMEDIATELY!
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*ha, ha that’s a funny name for him.
:)
March 16th, 2009 at 2:36 pmYou know, Laura’s argument opens up doors of opportunity for all of the bullies in high school. Everything they say when they are picking on people…oh, it’s not being mean, it’s satire! Totally legit.
Laura, you needed a point when you brought this entire thing up. Since there was no point, Meghan made it HER point. If you can’t take countercriticism, get out of the kitchen.
March 16th, 2009 at 2:37 pmArchie B Says:
At least tp is showing their agenda.
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Once again Archie shows he is a moron.
March 16th, 2009 at 2:41 pmmk3872 Says:
Calling someone fat is satire? How many levels of wrong and how many things can conservatives be wrong about before NO ONE gives them any credibility whatsoever?
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I have noticed that conservatives never seem to understand what satire is and constantly think it means whatever stupid thing they said that they cant appologize for in any other way. Calling someone a name is NOT satirical unless what was said was the opposite of what they meant. IF she was emaciated as an Ethiopian THAT would be satirical. It would still be rude but calling someone fat for being a few pounds overwieght is NOT satire. It is just rude nasty and immature.
March 16th, 2009 at 2:47 pmDear Laura,
Didn’t your parents (or Rabbi) ever tell you that few things in life are as ugly as a female thug?
March 16th, 2009 at 2:47 pmArchie B Says:
joe cantwell Says
Ironic, coming from a sock.
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Stupid but appropriate coming from a moron
March 16th, 2009 at 2:49 pmArchie B Says:
joe cantwell Says
Ironic, coming from a sock.
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hour number two.
getting nervous?
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(starchie… that’s funny!)
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March 16th, 2009 at 2:54 pmArchie B Says:
Ironic, coming from a sock.
March 16th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Wingnut “humor.”
FSM love ‘em. :D
March 16th, 2009 at 2:56 pmzoo,
“coming from a sock”?
that’s our starchie!
:)
March 16th, 2009 at 2:57 pmjoe,
Coming IN a sock is more Starchie’s speed. Top speed, that is…
;)
March 16th, 2009 at 3:03 pmZooey Says:
joe,
Coming IN a sock is more Starchie’s speed. Top speed, that is…
;)
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LOL,
that starchie,
what a hairy palmed troll he is!
:)
March 16th, 2009 at 3:15 pmMeg can go be fat somewhere else, because really I could care less. She’fat and unattractive, DEAL WITH IT MEG.
March 16th, 2009 at 4:24 pmA simple man Says:
Not only are you astonishingly stupid. You are an ignorant classless punk and a moronic piece of garbage.
March 16th, 2009 at 4:31 pmI understand that a lot of you think this is “fluff.” I’m gonna guess many are men. Absolutely, it’s not hard politics. But it IS an issue, for fat girls. And I’d know.
When most of society tells you you are unworthy because you are not less than 100 lbs., society is screwed up. That’s a pretty important issue IMHO. Also, it’s what the Repubs excel at – calling you ugly so you’ll go away.
Darned shame it’s what so much of our media is focused on.
March 16th, 2009 at 4:43 pmThank you, simple man, for making my point.
March 16th, 2009 at 4:45 pmI find Meghan to be a self-centered whiner..
March 16th, 2009 at 4:58 pmHer mother questioned the patriotism of Michelle Obama. Her father told an off color joke about Chelsea Clinton. The right wing parrots have called people opposed to Bush, terrorists lovers and other vile names. So, excuse me if I don’t give her a high five for speaking out because someone called her fat. I guess she didn’t hear the things the folks at her dads rallies said about Obama or maybe she didn’t hear what her dads VP pick said about Obama.
Laura, everything you SAY is offensive.
March 16th, 2009 at 5:07 pmit’s a living!
Meghan McCain Tells Laura Ingraham: ‘Kiss My Fat Ass!’
Nice , Go Meghan Go
March 16th, 2009 at 5:20 pmThere isn’t much of a market left for Ingraham for people who talk out of the side of their mouth. The Cheneys?
Does she even HAVE a regular program to cancel anymore?
March 16th, 2009 at 5:21 pmBy American standards Megan is downright thin.
March 16th, 2009 at 5:50 pmA simple man Says:
Meg can go be fat somewhere else, because really I could care less. She’fat and unattractive, DEAL WITH IT MEG.
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is that your way
of telling meg you love her?
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March 16th, 2009 at 8:07 pmPogo says, “We have met the enemy & they are us.” Hate will always kill intelligent discourse….RIP republican party.
March 16th, 2009 at 8:17 pmMegan – I do not agree with your positions, however – you go – take back your party.
But where were you when the same type of people that smack you in the face for your appearance, are the typical type of individuals who are Republican, mean sprited, nasty and have no sense of legitimate political disagreement without being personal.
It will be a long hard battle for you.
March 17th, 2009 at 7:35 amIngraham is a hypocrite. She is HEAVY on everything, although, granted, her intellect is exceedingly light:-))
March 17th, 2009 at 3:29 pm