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White House Doesn't Take Glenn Beck 'Very Seriously'

Administration not sweating Fox host's campaign against Anita Dunn

By M. Morris| Posted Oct 16, 09 7:05 PM CDT|

(Newser) – Fox talking head Glenn Beck has White House communications director Anita Dunn in his crosshairs, but the administration isn't exactly sweating. "I caught some of that from the Glenn Beck show yesterday, but I don't think anybody takes it—takes his attacks very seriously," the deputy White House press secretary said today of Beck's vitriolic reaction to a video in which Dunn says Mao Zedong is one of her "favorite political philosophers."

"We go day to day in this White House trying to ensure that people know the truth about the policies and programs and positions that the president holds, and we're going to continue to do that," Bill Burton told the Chicago Tribune on Air Force One en route to Texas.

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Wonka
Oct 16, 09 7:07 PM CDT

Beck not taken seriously? Shocker. Reply

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Reader64481089
Oct 16, 09 7:10 PM CDT

I can't imagine why they don't LMFAO

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godawgs
Oct 16, 09 7:17 PM CDT

Not trying to defend Beck here, but when the White House mentions you by name, you know that they are listening to you. So that being said they are at least giving him some attention.

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odowd80
Oct 16, 09 10:11 PM CDT

They're paying very close attention to Glenn Beck. If they're watching his show, they're taking him seriously.

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thudson
Oct 16, 09 11:02 PM CDT

Beck makes me sleepy.

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divetrader
Oct 17, 09 10:17 AM CDT

Beck makes me want to cry...where is my Vicks?

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Snowleopard
Oct 17, 09 12:30 PM CDT

If Newser is giving so much exposure to Beck and Limbaugh, why don't they EVER post anything from Amy Goodman, Olbermann, or Maddow? Be fair and balanced newser.

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aces08
Oct 19, 09 4:09 PM CDT

Of course they take him seriously. It's like one of the best comedy shows on TV!!!!!

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GlennH
Oct 16, 09 7:13 PM CDT

They're exactly right to treat him as the buffoon that he is. Reply

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Cat-Lover
Oct 16, 09 7:14 PM CDT

Why should Beck worry? 78% of Americans don't take the Republicans seriously. Reply

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godawgs
Oct 16, 09 7:17 PM CDT

do you have a link for that poll?

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Ariel131
Oct 16, 09 8:04 PM CDT

Actually Gadfrog it was the poll taken the day they elected President Obama and has only improved each day since the ecconomy tanked as a result of so called Reepublican leadership

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godawgs
Oct 16, 09 8:11 PM CDT

@ariel well the President didn't win with a 78% majority so that's not really accurate. If you really want to get technical with polls the President's overall approval rating is also at the lowest so far in his Presidency. It is still over 50% though.

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MrsK
Oct 17, 09 4:07 AM CDT

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Snowleopard
Oct 17, 09 5:12 PM CDT

maybe the poll cat-lover is citing it the one that says that the republican congress only has a 20 something percent approval rating.

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Jayster999
Oct 16, 09 7:20 PM CDT

Obviously, we can't take Dunn seriously. She is another communist-inspired idiot picked by our ignoramus of a POTUS. That's roughly on the same level as saying that Hitler is a favorite political philosopher, except, for some inexplicable reason, liberals are okay with despots--IF they have the correct left-wing kook ideology attached to them. You folks are REALLY okay with Maoists and Marxists running the show in Washington? God help us. Reply

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Shannonals
Oct 16, 09 8:12 PM CDT

Why is it you nutcases use Hitlers name so much Jayster999? The man was a monster, yet you and your, "friends" use his name to glorify every horror he commited by continually using his name as a reference point. All of the American lives lost fighting this monters rein of terror, and all the racist in this country praising his name makes a mockary of the sacrifice these veterans made. You call yourself an American? Cease being idiotic using a word you don't even understand.

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godawgs
Oct 16, 09 8:20 PM CDT

@shann you bring up a good point and I will expect the same type of criticism toward the left wingers who use the Bush/Hitler comparison.

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Wraith
Oct 16, 09 8:22 PM CDT

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Jayster999
Oct 16, 09 9:01 PM CDT

Mao was a monster. Lenin was a monster. Stalin was a monster. Pol Pot was a monster. Ceausescu was a monster. Gadaffi IS a monster. Kim Jong-il IS a monster. Mugabe IS a monster. But if Obama or his flunkies say that they are really "into" any or all of these guys--that's okay with you. I don't like the political philosophies of ANY dictator, left or right wing. Why don't you get it? If this Dunn dame is into Mao--that's not acceptable--is it?

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Jayster999
Oct 16, 09 9:04 PM CDT

Wrath: Sorry. Not "into" Hitler. But you do raise a good point. The Nazis had bitchin' uniforms. SS pins, lightning bolts, skulls and swazis. From head to toe, their sense of style was "killer."

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thudson
Oct 16, 09 11:04 PM CDT

you sound constipated. are you constipated?

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SPH
Oct 17, 09 7:56 PM CDT

Jayster, study some history.....Lenin was NOT part of the company of the others you cite...Lenin was a benevolent and a peace seeking man... Stalin was an asshole, but Lenin, had he not suffered a stroke, would have put the USSR on a different path...

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aces08
Oct 19, 09 4:11 PM CDT

Ughh Jayster you make me sad. Stalin did NOT have communist goals or visions. In fact, the only people in history who did have communist goals and visions actually seeked peace and helped people. Tisk tisk.

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cornelison
Oct 16, 09 7:28 PM CDT

The extremists are slowly being replaced by a well-informed country. The moderates in the GOP understand this & they need to make a choice if they are still going to cater to the extremists in the country. Reply

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doingtherightthing
Oct 16, 09 7:33 PM CDT

as Obama slides in the polls hence, Beck rises in the polls, very interesting. What gives here? The messiah losing his grip here on the media. Oops, I forgot; the white house dosen't reconize FOX as a newsworthy media....let them continue to deny Beck's claims against Obama as a liar. His voice is getting louder and louder; and the American people are listening more and more .....change is coming in 2012 its called: "The ousting of Obama in 2012"..... Reply

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Doctor_Supercilious
Oct 16, 09 8:03 PM CDT

You do live in La La Land don't you.

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Shannonals
Oct 16, 09 8:22 PM CDT

You deluded if you think Fox news is a newsworthy media doingtherightthing. They've been covering the petty issues, fishing for comments to exploit out of context, the same as they accuse others of doing. If Beck was a true journalist you would have seen him go after the banks and other predators versus throwing a fit over every single news conference or speech by the President.

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Newsee
Oct 16, 09 9:54 PM CDT

Cat-Lover has summed it up to 'what-really-matters', in the end... Reply

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godawgs
Oct 16, 09 10:02 PM CDT

if only it was true.

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DarkFrancis
Oct 16, 09 9:56 PM CDT

The WH doesn't take StayPuft seriously? Welcome to my little club consisting of most of the developed world. All people like GB do is inflame the sensibilities of people who are already converts to idiocy or bred and conditioned into ignorance. Any thinking human with a slightly inquisitive and critical mind would look and people like Beck and say 'Gimme a fuckin' break, you sideshow clown...' Reply

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godawgs
Oct 16, 09 10:04 PM CDT

which is why the white house shouldn't even be engaging him. he is an entertainer who happens to be out there, but the white house is validating his points by recognizing him.

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stdg406
Oct 16, 09 10:23 PM CDT

If he truly is what you say he is, then, what's the problem? It seems to me that he will just self destruct and fall off the ratings table and he will have no sponsors...Big Deal..

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riffran
Oct 16, 09 10:14 PM CDT

i bet ACORN and Van Jones are listening and so is Dunn Reply

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tbooker
Oct 16, 09 11:07 PM CDT

The White House doesn't seem to take anything very serious except how often they can get NObama's face on tv. They could start a circus with all the clowns they have working there. Reply

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Galileo
Oct 16, 09 11:21 PM CDT

Sure, there might be a negative side to the White House engaging Beck in that it draws attention to him. But I disagree that it gives him credibility. The people who think Beck is a reliable source of information or has something intelligent to offer are far right and uninformed. I don't think you're going to get many moderates/independents going, "who is this Beck guy, wow he makes great points!" In other words, I don't think there is a danger of giving him power by recognizing him. I think the WH is doing a responsible thing for refusing to let major media figures blatantly lie or twist the facts about policy to get ratings. It's very dangerous and it's great they are giving him some feedback. Reply

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Guava_Jelly
Oct 16, 09 11:24 PM CDT

Not sweating Fox huh??? Then why would you send your White House communication director to silence him? Just a thought Reply

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hamsammichs
Oct 17, 09 1:21 AM CDT

Like Beck takes the White House very seriously. Reply

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thejoint00
Oct 17, 09 4:00 AM CDT

White house Playbook when under attack: 1.act suprised and stupid 2. call everyone that disagrees with you a liar. 3. make fun of every one that disagrees with you. Physical flaws are the most effective 4. make excuses 5. downplay the effects having the truth uncovered. Reply

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jimw428
Oct 17, 09 7:41 AM CDT

You forgot reason 6., call them a "racist"!

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MrsK
Oct 17, 09 4:03 AM CDT

Their talking about him, calling him by name. He's relevant, Reply

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Stasis
Oct 17, 09 5:55 AM CDT

What is with Republican talking heads and ass surgery? Rush, Sean and Beck ALL had surgery done on their a**es. Reply

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DeniseVB
Oct 17, 09 7:39 AM CDT

Glenn's ratings are over the moon and you betcha the WH notices :) Reply

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ronimaca
Oct 17, 09 9:38 AM CDT

most of his sponsors have dumped him. How long can Fox afford to keep him on the air? Best thing would be bankrupts Fox to go along with his and their bankrupt morals. Reply

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Bubblebee
Oct 17, 09 10:06 AM CDT

I have a speech that I would like everyone to read PLEASE! see is you can tell me who you think wrote it. I shall give you my advice: First, set fire to their synagogues or schools and bury and cover with dirt what ever will not burn, so that no man will ever again see a stone or cinder of them. Second. I advise that their houses also be razed and destroyed. Third. I advise that all their prayer books and talmudic writings, in which such idolatry,lies,cursing and blasphemy are taught, be taken from them. Fourth, I advise that their rabbis be forbidden to teach henceforth on pain of loss of life and limb.... Read More Fifth, I advise that safe- conduct on the highways be ablished completely for the jews. Sixth, I advise that usury be prohibited to them, and that all cash and treasure of silver and gold e taken from them and put aside for safekeeping. Seventh, I commend putting a flail, an ax,a hoe, a spade, a distaff, or a spindle into the hands ofyoung, stong Jews and jewesses and letting them earn their bread in the sweat of their brow, as was imposed on the children of Adam. I have done my duty. Now let everyone see to his." Reply

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mitchflorda
Oct 17, 09 10:07 AM CDT

Why did the White House fire Van Jones , if they don't take Glenn Beck seriously? Reply

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passinthru
Oct 17, 09 10:12 AM CDT

beck needs his tongue stapled to his ass. Reply

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GlennH
Oct 17, 09 10:34 AM CDT

The folks who watch Beck and think they're hearing informed opinion are the same people who watch reality shows and think they're seeing reality. Reply

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ducme
Oct 18, 09 11:04 AM CDT

I think we all know who takes becks schtik seriously and their all tied to kissing bushes ass as well. Reply

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drlarrymitchell
Oct 19, 09 2:48 AM CDT

Glenn Beck is as scary as a chihuahua crewing on an old dishrag. Reply

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hwoodude
Oct 20, 09 5:07 PM CDT

Wake up , pilgrims..people DO take Glenn"Wreck" very seriously! This is the land of free speech, remember? We all have the "right" (and "left!") to it ..but don't forget, pilgrims. ..."Wreck" has sponsors and listeners and purchasers of his books because many,many people agree with his opinions. He's a loose cannon but he's being paid a lot of money to shoot off his mouth because he "sells tickets i.e. ,"Rent a Wreck" makes money for sponsors from his endless rants. If people really listened to his empty words and attacks (Obama a communist! Say what?) an aware public might cause "Wreck's " departure. Wake up, America! Reply

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