Democrats Don't Need To "Soften Their Rhetoric"

They need to get off big money and publicly challenge corporate power. Ana Kasparian, Ben Mankiewicz, Mark Thompson, and SueAnn Robinson, hosts of The Young Turks, discuss. Tell us what you think in the comment section below.

"Grimm later released a statement explaining—but not apologizing for—his actions. "I was extremely annoyed because I was doing NY1 a favor by rushing to do their interview first in lieu of several other requests," the Staten Island rep said in a prepared statement. "The reporter knew that I was in a hurry and was only there to comment on the State of the Union, but insisted on taking a disrespectful and cheap shot at the end of the interview, because I did not have time to speak off-topic."

He continued: "I verbally took the reporter to task and told him off, because I expect a certain level of professionalism and respect, especially when I go out of my way to do that reporter a favor. I doubt that I am the first Member of Congress to tell off a reporter, and I am sure I won’t be the last.””*

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Hosts: Ana Kasparian, Ben Mankiewicz, Mark Thompson, Sue-Ann Robinson

Cast: Ana Kasparian, Ben Mankiewicz, Mark Thompson, Sue-Ann Robinson

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Young Turk (n), 1. Young progressive or insurgent member of an institution, movement, or political party. 2. A young person who rebels against authority or societal expectations.(American Heritage Dictionary)