Gov. Beshear went on CNN to talk about devastating tornados, was asked about Tapper's book

[HereForTheParty]

Gov. Beshear went on CNN to talk about devastating tornados that just hit his state, but CNN has books to sell:

“I also have to ask you while we have you about news of the day today that includes this book written by my colleague Jake Tapper …”

— Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) 2025-05-21T02:37:40.103Z

[JohnSJ]

1. I refuse to watch ANY crap from CNN, but I will make a comment. Kentucky has suffered a major tragedy

from devastating tornados with the governor trying to make people aware, and this pimp network is trying to push the shrill tapper's book, only highlights what a deplorable, disgraceful, garbage outlet it has become.

[tanyev]

2. Why is the mental fitness of someone who decided not to run for president in 2024

deemed more important than the mental fitness of the person currently in office?

[Johonny]

3. CNN officially morally bankrupt

If you work for CNN, you're a piece of shit.

[yardwork]

4. "News of the day" is that dozens of people in Kentucky died.

Not some stupid book.

[OrlandoDem2]

5. Beshear is a great candidate for 2028. Democratic Gov in a red state.

And as an outsider he gets to claim zero knowledge about Biden’s health. He gets to just move on.

In 2028, I think Tapper’s book hurts anyone on the “inside” in 2024.

[JustAnotherGen]

8. I think he'll bend

To Red State temper tantrums and be too nice.

I'd much rather see Pritzker.

I don't think the Presidency ending has a Political Solution. Without a political solution and the continued decimation of the Constitution by the maga Repubs, I want someone who can say with a full throat: the 3/5 Compromise is null and void by Presidential Decree - and that will start some shit re the Electoral College.

Post Trump - we do not HAVE to go back to the Status Quo. We can do 'radical things' that fit where our country is now.

I'm fed up with being ruled by an arrogant, uppity, white supremacist minority.

And uppity is a very carefully chosen word. Very deliberate.

I'm okay with a white male being the President and the leader of the Democratic Party - but he has to cater to the base. Without us - you don't win the nomination. Ask Bernie Sanders about that.

[OrlandoDem2]

9. I'm not opposed to Pritzker. It'll be up to the voters in primaries.

Either way, my point remains as it relates to Tapper’s book, Biden’s health, and who knew about it in 2024 will hurt those in the inner circle. Outsiders will benefit. They can claim no knowledge and focus on the future.

[JustAnotherGen]

10. That assumes that

We aren't looking at an entirely different political landscape.

I think we are. Which means none of the rules apply.

And with ALL of the atrocities that this current Admin has begun and will inflict over the next 5-10 years (whenever Trump dies and Vance is deposed) - This little book could very well land Jake Tapper in prison.

And I hope he does. He's a propagandist and a person of the lie.

[CrispyQ]

11. This right here below, what you said!!!

Post Trump - we do not HAVE to go back to the Status Quo. We can do 'radical things' that fit where our country is now.

Adam Serwer, journalist, author, & staff writer for The Atlantic, on bluesky:

"American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base."

Maybe cuz they don't know how pissed off we are. ??? Let's all call our senators & reps today & let them know we're pissed off & not going to take this shit anymore!!

[no_hypocrisy]

6. Advertising over Journalism

Typical

[Kid Berwyn]

7. Why would COMCAST suck up to King Dip?

Money.

[karynnj]

12. Disgusting. First thought .. Tapper's book is not news

Joe Biden's cancer announcement is and even it is not what the Governor has to concentrate on. The weather damage in his state is. Especially in these days where Trump and Musk think FEMA does not need to exist.

[CrispyQ]

13. Disappointing that Beshear's answer wasn't included in that clip. -nt

[Rebl2]

14. I refuse

to watch that clip. Hopefully he told her no comment and I am here to talk about damage from tornadoes in his state.

[jrthin]

15. Rhetorical question: why would anyone watch CNN? Is it the propaganda,

the both-side-ism, the false equivalency that have their viewers coming back. Or maybe their viewers just like supporting these billionaire/oligarchy tv stations.

[allegorical oracle]

16. Do wish networks (CNN and all) would stop hawking podcasts and books that

involve their on-air personalities. Believe that it diminishes journalistic credibility as these side-hustles tend to be far more opinionated products than are their network TV stints.

Tapper has seriously dented his reputation as an even-handed journalist who can be trusted to bring unbiased information to audiences. It's a slippery professional path for Tapper, too, because insider sources who feed him news tips tend to dry up if he can't be trusted.