Crusty's Press Conference - Short on Words and Substance
Joseph Bruce - Associated Press
This afternoon in San Jose, CA, presidential candidate Crusty the Cat held a media press conference to address some of the criticisms launched against him, specifically the allegations made by President Barack Obama that Crusty is (or was) involved in an extramarital affair with co-star Madame Oink. Crusty has thus far remained silent on most of the attacks thrown at him from fellow competitor Mitt Romney and other sources, however this latest revelation brought the elusive Crusty outside of the protective bubble of his campaign - which thus far as done most of the talking from him. Today the press got to hear from Crusty himself for the first time since he began his quest for the presidency. His words were simple and to the point.
"I did NOT have sexual relations with that pig."
And with that, his press conference was over. There were no follow-up questions allowed, and Crusty did not elaborate. Members of the press had high hopes that they might finally get the chance to address Crusty personally and ask him questions the public is wanting to know. These hopes were crushed instantly when Crusty removed himself from the podium and his campaign staff rushed in to give the usual talking-points and canned explanations typically used when dodging having to give a direct answer to anything. Many journalists who attended the much hyped press conference were not at all impressed with what they witnessed.
"I drove all the way up here from Long Beach for this. SIX HOURS. And for what - a five second announcement?! I can't imagine any undecided voters would still be on the fence about Crusty after this media circus," commented Brett Wittshire, a reporter for The Long Beach Press-Telegram. His sentiments were echoed amongst many of the reporters leaving the scene.
Whether this press conference will help or hinder Crusty's prospects for the presidency remain unknown. Only a few weeks are left in the 2012 campaign season and time is running out for a 'breakout' moment. Speculation about Crusty has only amplified in the hours since Obama made his accusation, and the secret life of the little-known Crusty is rapidly coming to the surface. Many questions are being asked by pundits across the political spectrum, all wanting to know more about who Crusty is as a person and as a politician, and also where has he been and what has he been up to for the past 35 years?
It isn't over until it's over, but more 'October surprises' may be in store for Crusty. Rumblings of even more controversy is being hinted at... just this morning Donald Trump claimed to have "potentially damaging news" of Crusty that could shake up the entire presidential race. Also Crusty's denial of a relationship with Madame Oink may not be put to rest just yet - independent counsel Ken Starr has launched an investigation into the matter and claims to have damning evidence. In a related note, Starr also claims to know what ultimately happened to Chuck E. Cheese's cigar.
Joseph Bruce - Associated Press
"I did NOT have sexual relations with that pig."
And with that, his press conference was over. There were no follow-up questions allowed, and Crusty did not elaborate. Members of the press had high hopes that they might finally get the chance to address Crusty personally and ask him questions the public is wanting to know. These hopes were crushed instantly when Crusty removed himself from the podium and his campaign staff rushed in to give the usual talking-points and canned explanations typically used when dodging having to give a direct answer to anything. Many journalists who attended the much hyped press conference were not at all impressed with what they witnessed.
"I drove all the way up here from Long Beach for this. SIX HOURS. And for what - a five second announcement?! I can't imagine any undecided voters would still be on the fence about Crusty after this media circus," commented Brett Wittshire, a reporter for The Long Beach Press-Telegram. His sentiments were echoed amongst many of the reporters leaving the scene.
Whether this press conference will help or hinder Crusty's prospects for the presidency remain unknown. Only a few weeks are left in the 2012 campaign season and time is running out for a 'breakout' moment. Speculation about Crusty has only amplified in the hours since Obama made his accusation, and the secret life of the little-known Crusty is rapidly coming to the surface. Many questions are being asked by pundits across the political spectrum, all wanting to know more about who Crusty is as a person and as a politician, and also where has he been and what has he been up to for the past 35 years?
It isn't over until it's over, but more 'October surprises' may be in store for Crusty. Rumblings of even more controversy is being hinted at... just this morning Donald Trump claimed to have "potentially damaging news" of Crusty that could shake up the entire presidential race. Also Crusty's denial of a relationship with Madame Oink may not be put to rest just yet - independent counsel Ken Starr has launched an investigation into the matter and claims to have damning evidence. In a related note, Starr also claims to know what ultimately happened to Chuck E. Cheese's cigar.