Obama to be first president to appear on Univision’s Sunday public affairs show, Al Punto.
Obama to be first president to appear on Univision’s Sunday public affairs show, Al Punto.
This weekend, President Obama will be appearing on five Sunday morning talk shows, including CBS’s Face the Nation, NBC’s Meet the Press, CNN’s State of the Union, and ABC’s This Week. However, he is passing over Fox News Sunday in favor of Univision’s Al Punto. While other presidents have appeared on Univision, Marcy Wheeler notes that this is the first time a president will be on Al Punto:
As such, it seems to me, it ought to focus some attention on Al Punto’s role in the Sunday line-up. And, as it turns out, the White House can justify blowing off Fox for Univision not just to reach out to Latinos rather than white racists. According to Univision’s corporate communications, Al Punto (531,000) does better than FNS (417,000) in the all-important 18-49 demographic (and has done so for the last 10 months), and it often beats CBS’ Face the Nation in that demo as well.
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September 18th, 2009 at 5:07 pmNice move President Obama!!! :)
September 18th, 2009 at 5:10 pmSo take that, Farcical Noise Channel.
September 18th, 2009 at 5:15 pmAccording to Univision’s corporate communications, Al Punto (531,000) does better than FNS (417,000) in the all-important 18-49 demographic (and has done so for the last 10 months), and it often beats CBS’ Face the Nation in that demo as well.
Whoa. That’s gotta hurt, huh?
Univision is even more AWESOME than Fox News… they must be great journalists and great Americans over there at Univision… it’s the only conclusion that can be drawn from those ratings, right Trolls?
September 18th, 2009 at 5:17 pmI am glad to see the President is making rounds on the legitimate news outlets this Sunday.
It’s just as well that he passes over FoxSnooze. After all, if they had him on, they would hardly have room for Billy “The Bloody” Kristol, Johnny (”Got Milk?”) Bolton, KKKarl RoverBoy and Little Britty Hume. Besides, the President would only set up cognitive dissonance in their well-tuned echo chamber.
September 18th, 2009 at 5:18 pmFoxNews is a total waste of time.
I haven’t looked at anything on that network since 2001.
Obama has an eye to the future with this appearance on AL PUNTO. Good for him.
Let the repiggies moan and complain. It won’t be lost on the few remaining Hispanic repiggies.
Moroni is baloney, and Beck is dreck.
Screw the repiggies, and screw the teabagger trash.
September 18th, 2009 at 5:21 pm***
Obama presidente sigue haciendo de
su gobierno inclusivo para todos los
estadounidenses.
• • •
felicitaciones Obama presidente
y buena suerte!
:) (:
September 18th, 2009 at 5:23 pmThis comment has been voted down. Click to read.
conservative guy says:
Obama just doesn’t want to deal with an inferior network… let me help:
Al Punto (531,000)
FNS (417,000)
Why would Obama go on a Sunday News show that wasn’t the MOST AWESOME!
Or are there other measures besides ratings? ‘Cause I’ve never heard anything else referenced by you guys in any other thread.
September 18th, 2009 at 5:30 pmDon’t worry cg. When the President has time to make a round of the comedy shows, he’ll probably stop by and see Bin Gleck. He has has health insurance and get an anti-nausea drug beforehand. /snark
September 18th, 2009 at 5:30 pmIf lack of balls is the big worry of the conservatives, where were they when we had 5 deferment Dick hiding in his bunker for 8 years?
September 18th, 2009 at 5:30 pmObama to be first president to appear on Univision’s Sunday public affairs show, Al Punto.
– - I can see the Wingnuts “clever” retort now: “As to appearing on Univision, President Obama should punt-o.”
September 18th, 2009 at 5:35 pm.
Oh great…
… Now hear FOXPRAVDA roar:
“The POTUS is a Socialist/(R)acist/Muslim/Kenyan/Marxist/Commie Pinko Black Man trying to indoctrinate Hispanics as to the virtues of Freedom and Liberty.”
… cue O’Liely in 3… 2… 1.
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September 18th, 2009 at 5:38 pm.
#8 con guy,
When will FOX have the balls to be honest?
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September 18th, 2009 at 5:39 pmThis just proves that President Obama hates old white men.
September 18th, 2009 at 5:40 pmconservative guy, Obama is doing 5 news shows on Sunday and Letterman on Monday. The President had to skip faux because he only had time to do one comedy show, and Letterman was it.
September 18th, 2009 at 5:41 pmbelaccifer lacca says:
they must be great journalists and great Americans over there at Univision… it’s the only conclusion that can be drawn from those ratings, right Trolls?
I guess so; troll logic is that if you have high ratings, that means that what you’re reporting must be accurate.
September 18th, 2009 at 5:42 pmhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqMfMCwKqpc&feature=player_embedded
‘Values Voters’ calling reporter ‘rude’ for reporting… heh.
September 18th, 2009 at 5:42 pmconservative guy says
September 18th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
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Sour grapes…
September 18th, 2009 at 5:48 pmconservative guy says:
Obama doesn’t have the balls to face Fox News.
We in the GOP, including each and every Great American ™ on Fox, do not have the balls to fight the wars we shill. We are wimps. We expect 19-y.o. kids to do our bidding. We drink blood but we don’t pour any. We were all inspired by the game battleship to grow up and make it someone else’s reality. We, however, continue collecting a paycheck in our dungeon.
I hope you’re conservative enough, conservative guy.
September 18th, 2009 at 5:50 pmOh dear, oh dear – Obama is in danger of “overexposing” himself according to the righties.
Nevermind that he is fearless in appearing on the talk shows unaware of exactly what questions he will be asked and in what manner. Nevermind that he will be speaking freely, in complex sentences, on complex issues, and by the way, without the teleprompter that his critics are so fond of using as ammunition. (He often speaks extemporaneously in public, which his critics seem to ignore.)
The previous president could not speak coherently on simple matters, much less complex issues – he avoided the press because it would have been a mine field for him, except for his rare appearance on Fox’s friendly territory. He spoke in slogans, winks, and non sequiturs.
So the only criticism left to the opposition is to criticize Obama for appearing at all. )Note, if he avoided the cameras, he would be also criticized for doing so.)
September 18th, 2009 at 5:50 pmIn addition, the only channel Obama will not appear on Sunday is Fox – and they have their knickers in a twist.
We’re going to be keeping a close eye on this development. ACORN could be sponsoring this from the shadows. The GOP has a solid reputation for keen oversight.
September 18th, 2009 at 5:51 pmFux is going to have to pretend like they DON’T have their panties in a twist over this snub.
Cue the insinuating ugliness…
September 18th, 2009 at 5:51 pmAmerica isn’t used to a considerate President. If he appeared on Faux, there would probably be a run on southern Walmarts for new tvs because of all the beer cans thrown.
September 18th, 2009 at 5:52 pm***
#8,
aquí.
:)
September 18th, 2009 at 5:52 pmEveryone at my beloved news channel should roll over and cry on-air, literally. I’m known as a brilliant strategist. If you put a fuss on-air, it could nudge the health care debate back off track. The vibrations of your moaning would do the trick.
September 18th, 2009 at 5:56 pmConservaTROLL
You dont have the brains God gave the common Fruitfly. Just go kill yourself troll. You are so stupid mankind will be vexed by your continued existance until you do. Stop being so selfish. Just go kill yourself
September 18th, 2009 at 5:58 pmHoodathunk says:
America isn’t used to a considerate President. If he appeared on Faux, there would probably be a run on southern Walmarts for new tvs because of all the beer cans thrown.
I usually leave my beer cans in the adjoining McDonald’s, but now that you mentioned it, I’ll be on the look out for any liberal faces on Wal-Mart TVs.
September 18th, 2009 at 5:59 pmGood for Obama. Fox is not a news network. They SAY they are leading the opposition they wont air his speeches. He should not only ignore them and not treat them as if they were news he should toss the Fox people out of the White House press corps. None of them on Air Force One. None of them in the WH press pool. Just shut them out.
September 18th, 2009 at 6:00 pm***
#18,
bel,
great clip!
*
check out the old fart who gets chased
off in the background at the very end
of the video. too funny!
:)
ps – link it on the watters post too.
:)
September 18th, 2009 at 6:00 pmFUKC FAUXSNOOZE.
September 18th, 2009 at 6:00 pmconservative guy says:
Obama doesn’t have the balls to face Fox News.
As opposed to Dick Cheney, who doesn’t have the balls to face anyone but Fox News.
Which is true for a lot of wingnut pundits, too. They spout all their truly stupid drivel on Fox, not just because no one else will have them, but because they know they’ll never be challenged.
September 18th, 2009 at 6:01 pmYeah for our President. He’s smart enough to know that he would only be wasting his breath and time on FOX News Network talking to the dumbf**ks. Instead, he chooses to reach out to a more intelligent viewer on Al Punto’s show.
September 18th, 2009 at 6:08 pmno doubt about it. this one is going to leave a mark.
No wonder they are so scared.
By the way, anyone seen aaronk?
September 18th, 2009 at 6:14 pmFred, I do believe Aawonk was last seen putting an ad on Craig’s list for an exorcist.
September 18th, 2009 at 6:17 pmI am very scared. I’m trying to come up with the words to play down my fears.
September 18th, 2009 at 6:18 pmGet ready for crazy off base attacks from the right claiming Univision is socialist/communist/fascists. Although that will only further the latino vote to the Dems maybe actually get the Cubans to jump ship as well.
September 18th, 2009 at 6:27 pmViva El Presidente!
September 18th, 2009 at 6:36 pm“And, as it turns out, the White House can justify blowing off Fox for Univision not just to reach out to Latinos rather than white racists.”
Young SMART Latinos, as opposed to old DUMB racists.
Good move, Obama!
And, he’ll be able to do the interview en Espanol without an interpreter…which gets him major politeness points. His accent isn’t great but he’s fluent enough.
September 18th, 2009 at 6:38 pmPoor wingnuts. I think they all need to lie down with a nice cool cloth on their foreheads.
*snicker*
September 18th, 2009 at 6:47 pmFred,
aaron’s mom kicked him off the computer again.
on this thread:
suck rocks republicans!
September 18th, 2009 at 6:53 pmJust a little correction. President Barack Obama is not the first president to appear on Al Punto. The following presidents have also appeared.
Antonio Saca, President of El Salvador
September 18th, 2009 at 7:05 pmRafael Correa, President of Ecuador
Alvaro Uribe, President of Colombia
Manuel Zelaya, President of Honduras
Roberto Micheletti, Interim President of Honduras
Speaking of FAUX Noise, check this out. FAUX Noise ran a full-page newspaper ad saying none of the other networks (NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC) covered the 9/12 tea parties. Scroll down for the awesome video of Rick Sanchez ripping them a new one. Ouch.
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belaccifer lacca says:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqMfMCwKqpc&feature=player_embedded
‘Values Voters’ calling reporter ‘rude’ for reporting… heh.
Actually, I’ve got to agree with the attendees on that one. If I was near the back of the room trying to watch a speaker up at the front, I wouldn’t want somebody standing next to me talking into a camera. They should have quietly filmed some footage inside, done the talking-head part in the lobby, and edited them together afterwards. The MSNBC guy did mention that there was a FAUX Noise reporter on the other side of the room getting complained to for doing the same thing.
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Marie says:
Oh dear, oh dear – Obama is in danger of “overexposing” himself according to the righties.
That’s what they say every time he makes effective use of the media and his popularity. You can tell how well he’s doing by which complaint they have to pull out about him.
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Marie says:
Nevermind that he is fearless in appearing on the talk shows unaware of exactly what questions he will be asked and in what manner.
Yeah, I don’t think Bush ever did that. He always demanded pre-screened questions, if not Cheney sitting next to him as well.
September 18th, 2009 at 7:06 pmnext wingnut smear – Obama is a backer of the reconquista!
September 18th, 2009 at 7:06 pmThe MSNBC guy did mention that there was a FAUX Noise reporter on the other side of the room getting complained to for doing the same thing.
But he also mentioned that that was the spot where the organizers had told them they could do their stand ups… I agree television news can be annoying but it seems a little unfair to blame them in this instance when they were where they were told to be.
September 18th, 2009 at 7:08 pmHoodathunk says:
America isn’t used to a considerate President. If he appeared on Faux, there would probably be a run on southern Walmarts for new tvs because of all the beer cans thrown.
If I wanted to break my TV, I’d throw a beer bottle. Which means that in your scenario either the rednecks have really fragile TV’s, or they’re throwing full beer cans.
Which I wouldn’t put past them.
September 18th, 2009 at 7:08 pmbelaccifer lacca says:
But he also mentioned that that was the spot where the organizers had told them they could do their stand ups…
Well, the organizers made a mistake. They should have moved once the people sitting right next to them started complaining. It’s not a right/left thing, it’s a “I’m here to hear the guy way up at the front, not you” thing. I think reporters sometimes forget that people are not just there to be their backdrops.
September 18th, 2009 at 7:15 pmI could have sworn I heard some Repub strategists saying they were going to make “inroads” with the Latino community and regain some of that demographic for 2010.
After the way they acted with Sonia Sotomajor, good luck with that! And now, the President responsible for putting her on the court is on Latino media.
September 18th, 2009 at 7:16 pmSeptember 18th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
Well, the organizers made a mistake. They should have moved once the people sitting right next to them started complaining. It’s not a right/left thing, it’s a “I’m here to hear the guy way up at the front, not you” thing. I think reporters sometimes forget that people are not just there to be their backdrops.
Fair enough.
September 18th, 2009 at 7:18 pmPresident Obama is so correct!
I Love It!
F9uck fox!
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September 18th, 2009 at 7:20 pmIt’s so fun-nee when they question President Obamba’s exposer.
Like we haven’t had enough of their racist bs, already.
September 18th, 2009 at 7:22 pmtom says:
I am glad to see the President is making rounds on the legitimate news outlets this Sunday.
It’s just as well that he passes over FoxSnooze. After all, if they had him on, they would hardly have room for Billy “The Bloody” Kristol, Johnny (”Got Milk?”) Bolton, KKKarl RoverBoy and Little Britty Hume. Besides, the President would only set up cognitive dissonance in their well-tuned echo chamber.
For real.
Let the uncilized morans cry about being left out. hehehe
September 18th, 2009 at 7:31 pmuncivilized
September 18th, 2009 at 7:33 pmThe Republicans used Bush speaking Spanish in 2000, voting for Immigrants to have free US Health Care in 2003 and it will be interesting to see after the GOP has attacked Latinos for 9 months now what will they do to get the vote this time. Obama said he was a President for all the people, looks like he’s keeping his word.
September 18th, 2009 at 7:37 pmMy oh my how the fortunes have changed. The Republicans have spent their energies trying to marginalize this President. They assumed President Obama had rolled over and died, but it appears he was just playing dead, faking it. On one Sunday Moring he is going public and has network television at his disposal. In one simple, quite act he completely marginalizes the Republicans by snubbing their mouthpiece, FOX News.
September 18th, 2009 at 8:21 pmI believe the Republicans are in for dealing with “Obama the determined politician”.
The President’s bully pulpit can be quite formidable.
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nice going amanda,
only one troll!
:)
September 18th, 2009 at 8:22 pmU.S. citizens should know english.
September 18th, 2009 at 8:37 pmGame of Life says, “uncivilzed”
I would agree, if and only if, there was a ‘reason’ this site qualified as “Western Civilized!”
And so it is the same with the word, “Democracy!”, because IMO, our system of government enables endless antinomies, or unresolved/unresolvable questions!
This is significant, because we have two eternal choices here-to subscribe to a religion, or to firmly, remain committed to the reality of physical and natural processes.
IMO, the antinomy of these latter two choices, suggests that religions in America, (as I have defined it in opposition to atheism), always preach some concrete, practical truth, or spiritual basis for reality!?
September 18th, 2009 at 8:42 pmMr.Duke says:
U.S. citizens should know english.
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But, of course, only English. And only North American geography and the last 233 years of (USA) history. Nothing else. Oh and MUST watch Fox News(tainment).
September 18th, 2009 at 9:04 pmconservative guy says:
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Obama doesn’t have the balls to face Fox News.
How come you don’t have the balls to prove he never faced Fox News?
I have the balls to disprove you.
See?
Thanks Joe Cantwell for the link.
September 18th, 2009 at 11:06 pmFox never covers the President, so why would they give a crap? Other channels show his speeches, but they don’t. I guess the President is just inferring that Fox is not interested in the what the President has to say. He might as well appear on channels with audiences that will listen to him.
September 18th, 2009 at 11:32 pmMost Repugnacans will not grok the significance of this reach out. Hispanics, on the other hand, will.
September 19th, 2009 at 1:18 amOMG! I love Univision! WTF are they saying on there btw? I think it’s leaf blower tips and something about Marx and Lenin preferring doggie style to a more missionary style position? (leftist scholars feel free to chime in).
September 19th, 2009 at 3:23 amibentmywookie says:
Fox never covers the President, so why would they give a crap? Other channels show his speeches, but they don’t. I guess the President is just inferring that Fox is not interested in the what the President has to say. He might as well appear on channels with audiences that will listen to him.
Shorter Fox News: “We refuse to cover speeches by a ni99er President. We’re only fair and balanced to us white Christian neo-cons.”
September 19th, 2009 at 4:04 amMr.Duke says:
U.S. citizens should know english.
Watashi mo sansei desu. (I agree.)
Demo eigo dake de wa naku, mou hitotsu no kokugo mo manabu to ii na. (However, it would be good for them to learn not only English but a second language too.)
Sore wa rirekisho no reberu-appu ni chigai nai! (No doubt it will boost your resume!)
September 19th, 2009 at 8:43 amChris Wallace was on OLielly’s show last night charging the white house with being childish crybabies for not appearing on his show.
September 19th, 2009 at 10:57 amI think he can’t get over that Univision was chosen over them.
“U.S. citizens should know english.”
Who says the viewers of this program don’t “know english”? Some people know two languages!
September 19th, 2009 at 11:09 am***
#67,
kungfoochimp
**
chime!
:|
September 19th, 2009 at 11:29 amWTF are they saying on there btw? I think it’s leaf blower tips and something about Marx and Lenin preferring doggie style to a more missionary style position?
Lending greater credence to the proof of the death of the GOP.
Ignorance spawned by fear.
GOBAMA!
September 19th, 2009 at 11:31 amThe “GOP Tent” just shrank to something that resembles a used Kleenex…
I’ll have a margarita!
(horchata for the kids)
poor lil puppies,
you can have the bone from my carne de res!
kungfoochimp is a funny puppy – let’s forward his post to the nearest MS13 chapter, so they can “make friends” with him in their customary way.
September 19th, 2009 at 12:43 pmkungfoochimp says:
God you are stupid. I bet you think you are clever. You arent. You are pathetic. You are disgustingly moronic. Just STFU and stop embarassing yourself
September 20th, 2009 at 11:56 amObama is just sucking up to mexicans.
September 20th, 2009 at 9:00 pmConservaTROLL you racist pile of dogshit why havent you killed yourself yet?
September 21st, 2009 at 4:21 amThank you for your sharing.!
September 23rd, 2009 at 6:03 amwhere you don’t get cable TV, or know about how many people there now are in the USA whose native language is Spanish. gögüs büyütme
September 24th, 2009 at 10:07 am