Alas, it’s no joke. MSNBC just keeps finding new sharks to jump. Today, they brought on James Lipton, host of “Inside the Actor’s Studio,” as a post-debate analyst. Yes, really. Lipton was last seen on MSNBC after the second presidential debate, where he referred to President Obama as Gary Cooper-esque.
@AndyKindler James Lipton? Who's next, Ron Burgundy?
— Mark Duwe (@markduwe) October 23, 2012
Why the hell is james Lipton doing political commentary
— james debello (@jimmydebello) October 23, 2012
Great questions.
Lipton appeared on MSNBC’s “NOW with Alex Wagner” to discuss Romney’s body language at last night’s debate:
James Lipton: They key word here is sweatiness – Romney had that problem before #NowWithAlex
— NowWithAlex (@NowWithAlex) October 23, 2012
James Lipton: I sensed Romney had stage fright. It becomes apparent with sweat. Romney did not seem comfortable #NowWithAlex
— NowWithAlex (@NowWithAlex) October 23, 2012
https://twitter.com/SheSheGo/status/260785319589343233
James Lipton: Timing is very important – Romney's was impeccable in the first debate, but far from that in this last debate #NowWithAlex
— NowWithAlex (@NowWithAlex) October 23, 2012
James Lipton: Romney sounded like a Luddite! #NowWithAlex
— NowWithAlex (@NowWithAlex) October 23, 2012
https://twitter.com/jchaffin87/status/260786629420126209
James Lipton says Romney "sounded like a luddite, and he began to sound old." @NowWithAlex
— Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) October 23, 2012
James Lipton: I think Obama is unhappy with Romney, and he's not trying to disguise it. Besides, a new Romney keeps showing up. #NowWithAlex
— NowWithAlex (@NowWithAlex) October 23, 2012
James Lipton: Romney is as elusive as a phantom – and that's very annoying as a debater #NowWithAlex
— NowWithAlex (@NowWithAlex) October 23, 2012
Not nearly as annoying as having to listen to James Lipton do political analysis. And, if we’re being honest, Obama’s entire political career is based on his elusiveness.
A little gift for Mr. Lipton after his masterful debate wraps for #NowWithAlex. He's a big fan and collector of whales pic.twitter.com/5nFla5nQ
— NowWithAlex (@NowWithAlex) October 23, 2012
It’s no surprise he’s such a whale fan, considering his own very active blowhole.
You can watch the “analysis” here.
Liberal viewers totally squee’d over Lipton’s performance:
Amen to James Lipton. A diffent Romney show up for diffent event.
— Veronica Rozier (@NicaRozier) October 23, 2012
"There's a term of art we have in theater… It's called 'sweatiness." How do you not love James Lipton??? @NowWithAlex
— Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) October 23, 2012
How? It’s pretty easy, actually.
James Lipton just said what I've always thought about Romney: he's that boss you just couldn't stand.
— Tom Watson (@tomwatson) October 23, 2012
Luv him MT @TheReidReport: "Romney..the min you think you got him pinned down he disappears in a puff of smoke and mirrors." James Lipton
— weezie's girl ? (@Robbi62) October 23, 2012
https://twitter.com/BookerT48/status/260785629900709890
You’re in luck. When you listen to James Lipton, it always feels like he’s talking for hours.
@NextWithAlex I love James Lipton! You have to bring him back soon. Great analysis.
— Wendi (@tucheer83) October 23, 2012
Yes, I always enjoy him RT @2make1thing: James Lipton is a wise man. @NowWithAlex
— Pat120 (@Pat120) October 23, 2012
James Lipton needs to have a permanent segment on #MSNBC #NowWithAlex
— NoChillMood (@ritaag) October 23, 2012
Or not.
I say next election, we just get James Lipton to moderate all of the debates…
— I am… (@crazybutgenius) October 23, 2012
We can see it now: “President Romney, what is your favorite curse word?”
Meanwhile, conservatives called the entire spectacle out for what it was: complete B.S.
https://twitter.com/redsteeze/status/260786203069136896
Like an appointment for a colonoscopy… RT @LukeRussert: James Lipton on @NowWithAlex MSNBC now is appointment TV
— Shane (@Sarge_87) October 23, 2012
https://twitter.com/jaycaruso/status/260785727233748992
It’s all about the issues.
https://twitter.com/jaycaruso/status/260786675930787840
Since when is the guy from the actor's studio a political consultant?
— Mickey White (@BiasedGirl) October 23, 2012
Since the dimwits at MSNBC bestowed that title on him, apparently.
Scrumtrulescent RT @BDayspring It's amusing to me that #MSNBC has turned James Lipton into a political commentator. Just bizarre.
— Brian Beutler (@brianbeutler) October 23, 2012
Looking forward to the end of James Lipton: Cable News Political Correspondent
— Matt Berman (@Mr_Berman) October 23, 2012
So are we.
James Lipton just called Romney a "luddite" on MSNBC. self-satire now.
— Burn, Democrat-Run Cities, Burn! (@NolteNC) October 23, 2012
Heh.
From proponents of windmills RT @NolteNC: James Lipton just called Romney a "luddite" on MSNBC. self-satire now
— Joseph A. Tranfo (@JATranfo) October 23, 2012
https://twitter.com/redsteeze/status/260786488856424448
Exactly. Lipton can pretend to his heart’s content that he is qualified to perform legitimate political analysis, but, in reality, he’s doing nothing more than sycophantically praising the biggest actor of them all: Barack Obama.
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