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Shepard Smith Rips GOP on 9/11 Bill, Dems Rush to Praise Him
Fox News’ Shepard Smith criticizes Senate Republicans for not supporting the 9/11 first responders bill resulting in praise from the left.
Senate Democrats were so happy with Shep that they issued a press release.
“Republican attempts to block health care for people who got sick while saving lives on 9/11 is a new low. Many of the people who rushed into burning buildings with no hesitation on that tragic day developed serious illnesses and diseases from working in hazardous conditions and breathing the toxic air. For some, it’s a miracle they survived that day. But even Fox News agrees with us that it should not take a second ‘Christmas miracle’ for Republicans to work with Democrats and ensure these heroes have the health care they need to treat their conditions.
But the praise didn’t end there.
Far left MSNBC host Rachel Maddow took the opportunity on her show to add to Smith’s liberal admiration society when she said “All hail Shep Smith at Fox News,” adding “And I’m not kidding.”
Smith has always been one of the more independent minded hosts at Fox and has raised considerable suspicion from conservatives over the years for his views but he consistently beats the competition in his time slot so the news bosses at Fox probably aren’t too concerned if he occasionally veers off the reservation.
The praise for Smith by the Senate Democrats may leave some anchors at MSNBC and CNN feeling left out but since they tend to support the liberal Democrat line they are unlikely to get singled out for doing something they are expected to do in the first place.
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5 Comments for Shepard Smith Rips GOP on 9/11 Bill, Dems Rush to Praise Him
Shep is just another one of those liberal repulsive left-wing journalists who cant be trusted and supports the demacRAT party of rats
Shep’s performance during Katrinia was nothing like that of a competent journalist. He was hyper- emotional bordering on hysterical. It is not surprising his response to 9/11 survivors was also emotional and hysterical. No one wants to deny medical help to these heroes. They want to do it in the most cost efficient manner especially given the terrific fraud and waste of Katrinia.
GOPs block it not because it is not cost-efficient. Dems want to pay for this bill by closing corporate tax loopholes which is a perfectly responsible thing to do given the current economy status. I’m surprised so many people still don’t get it. The bill is paid for by closing the loophole, without adding to the deficit, and I thought reducing deficit is Republicans’ priority. It is clear that Republicans only want to cut spending that they don’t like, not what the economy really needs.
Shep Smith is such a pathetic blabbering blabbermouth who keeps shooting off his big fat piehole with his brains deffenetly missing
Shep reached his zenith during his Katrina reporting. That was good reporting in my view.
What has happened to him in the years since then is what seems to happen to many who have power or spotlights keeping them warm: He’s way impressed with himself, especially how cute he is and can be.
Shep is just another Mouth of the South now, due for replacement by an intellectually curious and honest reporter rather than some preening, ignorant prima donna.