In November 2011, Rep. Barney Frank, the mouthy Massachusetts Democrat, announced that he would retire from Congress in January 2013. A few short weeks after his retirement last month, he had second thoughts about leaving Washington. He asked Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick to consider appointing him interim senator after incumbent John Kerry’s confirmation as secretary… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Barney
Barney Frank’s Strange Obsession With Misogynistic Henny Youngman Line
What's with Barney Frank and his odd obsession with a Henny Youngman line that—had virtually any other politician used it—would result in him being accused of the worst kind of misogyny? Back in 2011, I noted that, appearing on Morning Joe, Frank had quoted the hoary Henny line: "How's your wife? Compared to what?" Yet… Read more »
LA Times editor recalls popularity of the ridiculous ‘Barney cam’
Jimmy Orr, managing editor of the Los Angeles Times and former White House communications staffer, has a column remembering “Barney cam.” It was a 2002 project in which a video tour of the White House during Christmas time was seen through the eyes of Barney, President George W. Bush‘s dog which died Friday. Orr knew… Read more »
Former First Dog Barney, R.I.P.
The Bush Family’s beloved Scottish terrier Barney has passed away: RIP Barney Bush http://t.co/lR3T4ojR— Andrew Kaczynski (@BuzzFeedAndrew) February 01, 2013 George & Laura Bush remember Barney, the Scottish Terrier: "He was a fierce armadillo hunter…his favorite activity was chasing golf balls"— Michael Falcone (@michaelpfalcone) February 01, 2013 "Barney guarded the South Lawn entrance of the… Read more »