Newsman to Tony Snow: 'Don't Point Your Finger At Me!'

[KarlMarx]

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This exchange followed.
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Q Actually, Tony, I don't think that's fair, if you look at the facts. If you look at the facts.

MR. SNOW: Well, I do, because -- no, because, for instance --

Q No, no, no. No, I don't think you should be able to just wipe that, kind of dismiss the question --

MR. SNOW: Well, let me --

Q It's not a Democratic argument, Tony.

MR. SNOW: Let me answer the question, David.

Q But hold on, let's not let you get away with saying that's a Democratic argument.

MR. SNOW: Okay, let me -- let's not let you get away with being rude. Let me just answer the question, and you can come back at me.

Q Excuse me. Don't point your finger at me. I'm not being rude.

MR. SNOW: Yes, you are.

Q Don't try to dismiss me as making a Democratic argument, Tony, when I'm speaking fact.


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In my opinion, this reporter should have his White House pass yanked. Freedom of speech does not excuse unprofessional behavior. The fellow was being contentious, and disruptive. White House press conferences are supposed to be spirited, but this is over the line.