# What Political Correspondant Gets You Going? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 22, 2012, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-political-correspondant-gets-you-going/625946 "2012-06-22T15:21:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![FriarTed](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/friarted/32/1052_2.png) [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2012, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-political-correspondant-gets-you-going/625946/21 "2012-06-23T14:24:02Z")
Monica Crowley [https://www.google.com/search?q=Monica+Crowley&hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1I7GGLL\_en&prmd=imvnso&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=ZM\_lT4bhCcmc2QW7qJHwCQ&ved=0CIABELAE&biw=1024&bih=600](https://www.google.com/search?q=Monica+Crowley&hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1I7GGLL_en&prmd=imvnso&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=ZM_lT4bhCcmc2QW7qJHwCQ&ved=0CIABELAE&biw=1024&bih=600) Chris Jansing [https://www.google.com/search?q=chris+jansing&hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1I7GGLL\_en&prmd=imvnsol&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=i9DlT8LpC4Ks2gXdnLXaCQ&ved=0CGAQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=600](https://www.google.com/search?q=chris+jansing&hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1I7GGLL_en&prmd=imvnsol&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=i9DlT8LpC4Ks2gXdnLXaCQ&ved=0CGAQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=600) Erin Burnett [https://www.google.com/search?q=erin+burnett&hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1I7GGLL\_en&prmd=imvnsol&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=u9DlT7-VHeeW2AXXrMjaCQ&sqi=2&ved=0CGgQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=600](https://www.google.com/search?q=erin+burnett&hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1I7GGLL_en&prmd=imvnsol&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=u9DlT7-VHeeW2AXXrMjaCQ&sqi=2&ved=0CGgQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=600) Laura Ingraham [https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1I7GGLL\_en&q=laura%20ingraham&aq=f&aqi=&psj=1&bav=on.2,or.r\_gc.r\_pw.r\_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1024&bih=600&wrapid=tlif134046143918710&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=ItHlT\_jELYPM2gXRguncCQ](https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1I7GGLL_en&q=laura%20ingraham&aq=f&aqi=&psj=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1024&bih=600&wrapid=tlif134046143918710&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=ItHlT_jELYPM2gXRguncCQ) Meghan McCain [https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1I7GGLL\_en&q=meghan%20mccain&aq=0&aqi=g5g-s1g2g-s1g1&psj=1&bav=on.2,or.r\_gc.r\_pw.r\_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1024&bih=600&wrapid=tlif134046149239010&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=XtHlT9LyA8X42gXh77TZCQ](https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1I7GGLL_en&q=meghan%20mccain&aq=0&aqi=g5g-s1g2g-s1g1&psj=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1024&bih=600&wrapid=tlif134046149239010&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=XtHlT9LyA8X42gXh77TZCQ) And yeah, Karen Finney ---
**Author:** ![Sophistry\_and\_Illusion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b3f665/32.png) [@Sophistry\_and\_Illusion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sophistry_and_Illusion)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2012, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-political-correspondant-gets-you-going/625946/22 "2012-06-23T15:23:06Z")
> [@FriarTed](#): > > Erin Burnett I’ll second that. I can’t believe no one has mentioned [Mika Brzenzinski](http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21775042/ns/msnbc_tv-morning_joe/t/mika-brzezinski/) yet. ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2012, 7:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-political-correspondant-gets-you-going/625946/23 "2012-06-24T07:42:26Z")
> [@FriarTed](#): > > Monica Crowley > > [Monica Crowley - Google Search](https://www.google.com/search?q=Monica+Crowley&hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1I7GGLL_en&prmd=imvnso&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=ZM_lT4bhCcmc2QW7qJHwCQ&ved=0CIABELAE&biw=1024&bih=600) > > Chris Jansing > > [chris jansing - Google Search](https://www.google.com/search?q=chris+jansing&hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1I7GGLL_en&prmd=imvnsol&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=i9DlT8LpC4Ks2gXdnLXaCQ&ved=0CGAQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=600) > > Erin Burnett > > [erin burnett - Google Search](https://www.google.com/search?q=erin+burnett&hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1I7GGLL_en&prmd=imvnsol&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=u9DlT7-VHeeW2AXXrMjaCQ&sqi=2&ved=0CGgQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=600) > > Laura Ingraham > > [laura ingraham - Google Search](https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1I7GGLL_en&q=laura%20ingraham&aq=f&aqi=&psj=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1024&bih=600&wrapid=tlif134046143918710&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=ItHlT_jELYPM2gXRguncCQ) > > Meghan McCain > > [meghan mccain - Google Search](https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1I7GGLL_en&q=meghan%20mccain&aq=0&aqi=g5g-s1g2g-s1g1&psj=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1024&bih=600&wrapid=tlif134046149239010&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=XtHlT9LyA8X42gXh77TZCQ) > > And yeah, Karen Finney Never would have thought the McCain would be the prettiest one. Wowsa. ---
**Author:** ![Ferret\_Herder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47774/32.png) [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2012, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-political-correspondant-gets-you-going/625946/24 "2012-06-24T13:16:22Z")
> [@Eve](#): > > “Krystal Ball?!” She sounds like a stripper at the Troc! Apparently her dad was a physicist and [did his dissertation on crystals](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krystal_Ball). The first time I saw her, I had to look her up to figure out if she took a spouse’s surname and I thought that must really be love - or her original surname was terrible! Instead, the answer appears to be that she really does love her dad even though he has a terrible sense of humor. And yes, Richard Engel. Mmmm. My love for Brian Williams (even though he could stand to lay off the tanning a tad) was cemented by his performance as guest host on Saturday Night Live a few years back. The man can act! ---
**Author:** ![Defensive\_Indifference](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/defensive_indifference/32/6502_2.png) [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2012, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-political-correspondant-gets-you-going/625946/25 "2012-06-24T14:06:21Z")
> [@mister\_nyx](#): > > I came in to mention [Ari](http://www.mainjustice.com/files/2010/02/Shapiro21.jpg). When I first saw a photo of him I was sort of outraged that someone that pretty was working radio and that I’d been listening to him for years without knowing. Sadly, he’s married. I asked my wife, “What do you think Ari Shapiro looks like?” She said, “I don’t know. Probably short, bald, and a little fat.” I showed her the picture you linked, and her jaw dropped a little. She gasped, “Oh my god!” ---
**Author:** ![etv78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d78d45/32.png) [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2012, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-political-correspondant-gets-you-going/625946/26 "2012-06-24T18:27:44Z")
> [@Ferret\_Herder](#): > > Apparently her dad was a physicist and [did his dissertation on crystals](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krystal_Ball). The first time I saw her, I had to look her up to figure out if she took a spouse’s surname and I thought that must really be love - or her original surname was terrible! Instead, the answer appears to be that she really does love her dad even though he has a terrible sense of humor. > > And yes, Richard Engel. Mmmm. My love for Brian Williams (even though he could stand to lay off the tanning a tad) was cemented by his performance as guest host on Saturday Night Live a few years back. The man can act! He can also totally “slow jam” the news! ---
**Author:** ![Eve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2012, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-political-correspondant-gets-you-going/625946/27 "2012-06-24T20:07:12Z")
> [@etv78](#): > > He can also totally “slow jam” the news! Brian Williams could slow jam me anytime. [Who said that? Did \*I \*say that? \*I \*never said that.] ---
**Author:** ![MPB\_in\_Salt\_Lake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c0e974/32.png) [@MPB\_in\_Salt\_Lake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MPB_in_Salt_Lake)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2012, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-political-correspondant-gets-you-going/625946/28 "2012-06-24T20:15:04Z")
> [@Eve](#): > > Brian Williams could slow jam me anytime. > > [Who said that? Did \*I \*say that? \*I \*never said that.] Yes, I am sure you are _exactly_ his type… ---
**Author:** ![Chicagojeff](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b19c9b/32.png) [@Chicagojeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chicagojeff)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2012, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-political-correspondant-gets-you-going/625946/29 "2012-06-24T21:39:03Z")
Ohh chiming in to vote for Isha Sesay on CNN… beautiful with a british accent to boot!!! [http://news.sl/drwebsite/exec/view.cgi?archive=6&num=14238](http://news.sl/drwebsite/exec/view.cgi?archive=6&num=14238) ---
**Author:** ![Eve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2012, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-political-correspondant-gets-you-going/625946/30 "2012-06-25T00:32:25Z")
> [@MPB\_in\_Salt\_Lake](#): > > Yes, I am sure you are _exactly_ his type… I am quite aware that I am _no one’s_ “type,” dear heart, so you can reassure Messrs. Engel and Williams that I have no designs on them. ---
**Author:** ![Ephemera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8baadc/32.png) [@Ephemera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ephemera)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2012, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-political-correspondant-gets-you-going/625946/31 "2012-06-25T00:59:23Z")
> [@mister\_nyx](#): > > I came in to mention [Ari](http://www.mainjustice.com/files/2010/02/Shapiro21.jpg). When I first saw a photo of him I was sort of outraged that someone that pretty was working radio and that I’d been listening to him for years without knowing. Sadly, he’s married. Jesus Christ ---
**Author:** ![Ferret\_Herder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47774/32.png) [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2012, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-political-correspondant-gets-you-going/625946/32 "2012-06-25T01:05:11Z")
> [@Eve](#): > > I am quite aware that I am _no one’s_ “type,” dear heart, so you can reassure Messrs. Engel and Williams that I have no designs on them. Pfft. As if any of us in this thread have a snowball’s chance with any of these lovelies. But I can still have happy thoughts! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Idle\_Thoughts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/838e76/32.png) [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2012, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-political-correspondant-gets-you-going/625946/33 "2012-06-25T02:10:06Z")
> [@MPB\_in\_Salt\_Lake](#): > > Yes, I am sure you are _exactly_ his type… This is out of line and jerkish. Do not post like this again. This is a warning. ---
**Author:** ![River\_Hippie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/river_hippie/32/26_2.png) [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2012, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-political-correspondant-gets-you-going/625946/34 "2012-06-25T02:58:34Z")
Not sure if she qualifies as a _political_ correspondent but Lara Logan could have her way with me…(I’ll be in my bunk.) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-political-correspondant-gets-you-going/625946.md?page=1)