Barney Frank lashed out against the Today Show’s Savannah Guthrie this morning for asking ‘negative questions’ during an interview about his recent retirement announcement.
Frank took issue with Guthrie for suggesting he was retiring becuase of redistricting in his district, and seethed at a seemingly innocent question about whether Democrats could win back the House of Representatives in the next election.
“I wish we could talk substance sometimes in the media.” Frank blustered, “I know that’s against the rules. I’d like to talk about public policy. I regret that we can’t.”
When asked about the partisan tone in Washington, Frank further berated the Today Show host.
“You manage to ask all sort of negative questions. I understand that’s the media’s current role. It didn’t used to be that way. That’s part of the reasons for the low approval. It’s gotcha this and gotcha that, it’s gotcha journalism and gotcha politics an it does lessen our chances to get things done.”
When Guthrie asked Frank if he took responsibility for adding to the partisan tone in Washington, he shot back. “Well, congratulations, you’re four for four in managing to find a negative approach.”
