Tuesday, March 25, 2008

CNN MEN: #4 Jamal Simmons



Jamal Simmons drives me nuts. He is of course a Democrat, and Obama supporter, but unlike some other political analysts on CNN, he cannot seem to see beyond it. No matter what the subject, he finds a way to be critical of Clinton and spin anything Obama does. No matter what the subject, you can count on his bias to shine through loud and clear. Again, I know he is there publically as an Obama supporter, but he is exactly what I think people dislike about politics and that is the spin, and he masters the spin. But....he is incredibly hot with a face that makes me melt, so spin spin Jamal.

CNN MEN: #3 John Roberts



What can I say about John Roberts, strong handsome, intelligent. Also I remember thinking he was incredibly hot years ago watching him with longer hair interviewing the biggest in the music business on The New Music. You have come a long way Ian!


CNN MEN: #2 John King



John King used to annoy me with his map in which he pinpointed how short fat white balding men with limps and a butt rash voted in rural Wisconsin. But....He is also a great reporter who has covered some amazing stories. Lately as he has been filling in for Anderson Cooper and Larry King, I find myself strangely turned on. Yes he is quite a bit older than myself, but as with other men, as my respect goes, often does my lust. John King is one who has risen in my books lately.



CNN MEN: #1 David Gergen



David Gergen, who? Yes David Gergen. What? As stated, I am totally obsessed with coverage of the current election, and out of all the correspondents and analysts currently yacking about all things political, Gergen comes across as one of the fairest, unbiased and intelligent. He does not resort to some of the high school slams some of the other correspondents resort to and is always the most balanced on any panel he is on. I also find him compassionate and tries to look for the positive without the spin.

CNN MEN: Lets not forget



Lets not forget Thomas Roberts, although he did not stick around CNN long, he was great eye candy. The openly gay anchor left CNN in May of last year.




And What About:

So...where’s Anderson Cooper...well not on my list. I had great respect for Anderson when he was a reporter, covering the war, and his amazing coverage of Katrina. Since he started Anderson Cooper 350, Cooper has went from serious news man to the CNN late night version of Regis Philbin. His current role is more of a tv personality than reporter and he has become quite annoying. If he is Regis, then Erica Hill certainly is his Kelly, or more accurate, Kathie Lee. I find it inappropriate and off putting to be watching a story on the death toll in Iraq or a devastating flood only for them to abruptly transition into their silly banter about some funny picture or trivial matter. I am sure much of this is the producers decision, but it has diminished Anderson’s credibility in my eyes.