A cynic might suggest it’s because he’s supporting a Republican
for President. Hollywood actors aren’t
supposed to do that.
To be sure, the monologue was an unusual convention
offering, and the two references to self-inflicted acts were tasteless. But he was also funny. Who would have thought that Dirty Harry had a
comedic side?
However, there is a more substantive explanation. Gov. Romney gave a forceful, impressive
speech last Thursday night. But Friday
morning network shows (with the unsurprising exception of Fox News) chose to
emphasize Eastwood’s twelve minute performance.
Unfavorably, of course.
If lambasting the popular actor hadn’t been an option,
the focus would have unavoidably been on the GOP nominee. Given his performance, it would have been
very difficult for media foes to avoid being complimentary. Aside from MSNBC, the networks cling to the
myth that there is no political bias in their coverage. Failing to give credit where it was so
plainly due would be too blatant.
So they were grateful indeed that Clint Eastwood gave
them a palatable excuse to talk about something else.
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