[Speed Gibson,
Sunday December 11, 2005 at 10:54pm]
Substitute hosts
Everyone needs some time off, even our own local "shock jocks" like David Strom. Sometimes we learn just how valuable they are, like Mitch Berg this week.
Sometimes we get a real gem though, like State Representative Chris DeLaForest (R-49A) last week on Taxpayers League Live. I was surprised that David Strom didn't cancel his trip this week lest we get spoiled. Chris assembled a great group of guests, and had an informative, honest discussion of a number topics.
This week, attorney Rick Morgan of "Face to Face" fame filled in on TPL, leading off with an interview of Tim Pawlenty, not exactly the most honoring of his campaign promises. The second hour featured GOP vice-chair Eric Hoplin, not exactly the most loved ever to serve in that position. The entire three hours was confined to GOP talking points, with not one tough question. It was like listening to Ember Reichgott-Junge interview an Education Minnesota official or any other Democrat. I learned absolutely nothing new.
So please, come on back David, Margaret, and Mitch.
Sometimes we get a real gem though, like State Representative Chris DeLaForest (R-49A) last week on Taxpayers League Live. I was surprised that David Strom didn't cancel his trip this week lest we get spoiled. Chris assembled a great group of guests, and had an informative, honest discussion of a number topics.
This week, attorney Rick Morgan of "Face to Face" fame filled in on TPL, leading off with an interview of Tim Pawlenty, not exactly the most honoring of his campaign promises. The second hour featured GOP vice-chair Eric Hoplin, not exactly the most loved ever to serve in that position. The entire three hours was confined to GOP talking points, with not one tough question. It was like listening to Ember Reichgott-Junge interview an Education Minnesota official or any other Democrat. I learned absolutely nothing new.
So please, come on back David, Margaret, and Mitch.
And I'm picking up that sense from Pawlenty supporters.