Correction: Reynolds held two press conferences, but only used children in one of them. The other press conference went quite badly, according to this report from Americablog.
Today’s horror from ABC News’ The Blotter is that Foley cyber-molested a page during the 2003 Iraq war appropriations vote. And Boehner has somehow re-remembered talking to Hastert long ago about Foley’s behavior. But for sheer circus insanity, you can’t beat Tom Reynolds’ bizarre press conference last night, in which he surrounded himself with children so that no “adult” questions could be asked about his handling of Foley. This is cuckoo land.
Reporter: Who are the children, Congressman? Who are these children?
Reynolds: Pardon me?
Reporter: Who are these children?
Reynolds: Well, a number of them are from the community. There are several of the “thirtysomething” set that are here and uh I’ve known them and I’ve known their children as they were born.
Reporter: Do you think it’s appropriate for them to be listening to the subject matter though?
Reynolds: Sir, I’ll be happy to answer your questions, I’m still, uh…
UPDATE: Tom Reynolds today duplicated the event, once again surrounded with children and refusing to let them leave the room. I realize you probably don’t believe this, but it’s true.
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