Why does Fox News’ Brit Hume hate hugs? Well, it might be a stretch to say he hates them; he just mentioned the other day that he’d never seen a debate moderator hug the candidates following a debate before. Then again, this moderator was Rachel Maddow at a Democrat debate hosted by MSNBC.
Will the candidates on stage tonight for ABC News’ Republican debate be treated to hugs too? Maddow has given warning, tweeting that she’s a hugger.
If/when GOP invites me and MSNBC to host a primary debate, rest assured I am definitely hugging those guys, too. #I'mAHugger
— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) February 5, 2016
@maddow And they’d probably hug you back if they weren’t afraid of that picture being put on a primary mailer. =)
— Jason Karsh (@jkarsh) February 5, 2016
Chris Christie’s already survived that hug with President Obama, even though a review of the video by Greta Van Susteren convinced her that quick pat on the back was no hug.
–@maddow you could raise millions for charity if @GovChristie let you give him a big ol' hug ? #Love #Peace
— Jersey Justice (@JerseyJustice1) February 5, 2016
@maddow I'm republican, there were only 2 candidates, I thought it was a very nice gesture on your part. So you're a hugger…No big deal.
— Susan Reaney (@SSReaney) February 5, 2016
@maddow I would pay good money to see that.
— Matt Phelps (@mwlphelps) February 5, 2016
@maddow Good, they need hugs the most
— Rob Anderson (@RobertoPedazo) February 5, 2016
@maddow @Gallaecian this is an issue? I thought it was great you hugged them! And loved pat on Bernie's back. You gave him one for me. ❤️
— amidthetumult (@amidthetumult) February 5, 2016
https://twitter.com/janafoxe/status/695682692470435841
@maddow trump may refuse, he's a germaphobe. his loss though
— steve s (@nogods69) February 5, 2016
@maddow #I'mAHugger, too. Don't understand how FN can make this an issue. Certainly not a slow news day!
— Nancy Ames (@icefishinglady) February 6, 2016
@maddow How can anyone hug a Repub for what they stand for!
— Caro Avanessian (@caroava) February 5, 2016
https://twitter.com/JPaulCompton/status/695687601211052032
@maddow Hug them all you want as long as you ask them the same issue focused questions. At least Sanders won't have a twitter fit about them
— Krista Ⓥ (@Kristalia) February 5, 2016
@maddow Kind of sexist? How about Anderson Cooper or a male debate host hugging the candidates?
— GeeWiz (@mtg384) February 5, 2016
https://twitter.com/suziron/status/696064437594255360
Of course she’s biased. MSNBC might have purged its daytime and evening lineup of liberals in a bid to lure some viewers back, but the progressive prime timers were allowed to stay and keep “leaning forward.”
https://twitter.com/Gboles555/status/695727209961676800
A moderator hugging the candidates? Not professional. And be careful about telling people you’re a hugger.
@maddow watch out for Biden! #SafeHugging
— Herr Schadenfreude? (@schadenfreude81) February 5, 2016