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  “What Is A Democrat?” Wonders Fox News Anchor Jenna Lee
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Last EditedHomegrown Democrat  Aug 05, 2010 08:18pm
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AuthorSteve Krakauer
News DateThursday, August 5, 2010 06:40:00 PM UTC0:0
DescriptionWhat is one way to waste two minutes of cable news?

How about asking a Democratic congressman, “What is a Democrat?” and “How is that different than a Republican?” and letting him talk about whatever he wants.

This puzzling exchange occurred today on Happening Now, between Fox News anchor Jenna Lee and Democratic Rep. Chris Van Hollen.

“I just wanted to clear something up going into the election season,” said Lee. “What is a Democrat?”

Van Hollen was caught off guard. “What is a Democrat?” he repeated, before going into a stump speech on “opportunities” and “fair chance for everybody.” “And how is that different than a Republican?” asked Lee.
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