Abby Philip Strikes Again

Abby Philip Strikes Again

Last night was surely a turning point. Abby Philip’s nightly show features vigorous debate between pundits of the left and pundits of the right (usually the MAGA right). She handles it with the utmost integrity and intelligence (not to mention charm). I always dislike the right-wingers she has as guests—all of them. I often think they should not be allowed on TV to spew their poison. Last night, however, broke new ground: one of them (whose name I will not even mention) went so far that he had to be removed from the show during a commercial break (I also will not repeat his vile comments). Abby apologized to the audience on behalf of CNN. About time, I thought. No doubt he will now become a hero to the MAGA right and used as evidence of “media bias”. Complete rubbish, of course, but you know the script. Abby managed it impeccably, as always. I hope this sets a precedent: such people should not be given a soapbox. We will of course now see assorted apologists trying to defend this awful character, adding to the political degradation that is enveloping us.