11/17 WGN @ 6:50AM - WTF?

[Dormaphaea]

You have some damage control to do at WGN. I woke up to someone named Brock (I believe) being incredibly hostile and paranoid with the fill in host.

Afterward, he invited people to call in about the interview (not about an issue, just about what that interview represented) and switched over to traffic. The traffic person quipped, when she was introduced, "I sense some hostility from you, Bill!"

Oh wow.

Three callers, one woman was "shaking" because she was actually frightened (er, OK) and two other people, both purporting to be sideline supporters were dismayed to think that this is representative of a movement they support. And they are now questioning their support.

So, just letting you know. This morning was kind of out of hand on the airwaves.

[JudeeB]

You have some damage control to do at WGN. I woke up to someone named Brock (I believe) being incredibly hostile and paranoid with the fill in host.

Afterward, he invited people to call in about the interview (not about an issue, just about what that interview represented) and switched over to traffic. The traffic person quipped, when she was introduced, "I sense some hostility from you, Bill!"

Oh wow.

Three callers, one woman was "shaking" because she was actually frightened (er, OK) and two other people, both purporting to be sideline supporters were dismayed to think that this is representative of a movement they support. And they are now questioning their support.

So, just letting you know. This morning was kind of out of hand on the airwaves.

I'm relatively new to the Press Committee, and didn't see the clip, but I'm familiar with 'Brook,' I think when I was initially on Google Groups Press.

I think one point the Press Commitee might want to consider, if it hasn't, maybe I'll discover this when I'm able to to meet with everyone, is this:

Do we have Talking Points? Are PR Committee Members assigned to contact the media or do we do it on our own?

I know this movement does not have an official 'boss,' but I believe it might be helpful to have some guidelines for PR Committee Members to have at hand when speaking with the media.

I'm happy to discuss this further with any PR Committee Members here, via Google Groups--when I'm added-- or via Private email.

Thanks!