Carly Fiorina interview by Katie Couric, COMPLETE w/Notes on Interviewer Bias

[@BoffinGrusky]

First time I've watched an extended interview with Ms. Fiorina, and I must say she is very impressive. Not the first time I've watched Katie conduct an interview, and she is the same mindless Progressive Socialist she's always been. Ms. Fiorina conducted herself admirably, despite the barrage of loaded, slanted, and biased questions delivered by one of the least objective airheads ever fired from a major television network.

[@JordanSmith-up7xe]

Tim - you are absolutely right!!! I am an Independent and not all of the mainstream media are Democrat Lap Dogs - but Katie has ALWAYS been a cheerleader for Obama, the Clintons, Pelosi, etc. Carly is very impressive I must say...

[@sethmann6397]

Jordan Smith You're a conservative Republican who votes GOP 100% of the time, who calls himself an independent on threads like this to attempt to foster an image of being far brighter than you are, farce.

[@JordanSmith-up7xe]

Seth Mann I love when a stranger commenting on a KZbin video claims to know your intellect and voting record based on his support of a current candidate. :-) I have a Master's, working on a PhD. Supported Bill Clinton for two terms, esp. during his impeachment. Have voted for tons of Democrats in my state and was against W. Bush's spending, handling of Iraq, immigration, Harriet Myers, and on and on and supported the Democratic takeover of Congress in 2006. I just happen to like Fiorina's message, track record, and accomplishments and am disappointed that Hillary is not the Hillary I supported in the primary in 2008. Oh and am majorly disappointed in Obama as our POTUS. So, go judge someone else bro. Oh...and I have never, ever liked Katie Couric. So, if not liking her makes me a Conservative..ok... :-) #votepersonoverparty

[@tomrobinson6779]

Jordan Smith VOTE BERNIE !

[@tomrobinson6779]

Seth Mann VOTE BERNIE !

[@DrKenWallin]

Jordan Smith I must say you are right. Up to this moment I was pretty strongly in support of Dr. Ben Carson. But, Carly showed me some intellect, and an ability to slap (figuratively) some truth onto a serious Liberal lapdog. Katie has to be careful to watch out cause if President Obama stops suddenly she will jam her head up his butt.

[@tannerroman7652]

Carly totally OWNED that interview - she dragged Katie around and slam dunked her with facts, eloquence, wit and class. she is the next POTUS... Awesome interview.

[@cameronalexander7018]

Fiorina is an impressive human being.

[@ductorman]

This lady makes a lot more sense than Hillary, she does not sound like a robot, reading from a teleprompter You can really see that Couric does not like her at all!

[@TechOutsider]

Clyde Cornwell And she answers questions, tough ones at that. I wonder if Couric (or anyone else for that matter) gets the chance to question Hillary, if the questions will be as tough... That was rhetorical.

[@2cavblaz]

TechOutsider just saw one of the questions Katie wants to ask Hillary "is Mary Kay lip stick better than Max Factor and which shade do you prefer" ?

[@TheCorrectAnswer56]

Clyde Cornwell You're right. It is so obvious looking at Katie Couric's face that she is disgusted with Carly Fiorina. How dare she be a woman and not a flaming liberal like me? Carly Fiorina handled this like a champ. She gives clear, concise, articulate, and specific answers to every question. And it's not just this interview. This is what she is like every time I see her. So refreshing!

[@imkluu]

TheCorrectAnswer56 I think much of Couric's attitude was that she couldn't get Fiorina to make any slips or stump her with some question.

[@ChadSolberg]

Clyde Cornwell yeah... Carly Fiorina is awesome.

[@1Daddoz1]

She's damn good! She doesn't hesitate to present a clear, concise and logical answer to every question.

[@TsmithJustin]

classy lady, well spoken and educated. wish people would've given her more attention during the race.

[@ewheeled9786]

Justin Smith I don't even remember hearing her name once.

[@joscoscott4449]

She was my first choice. But I think Trump is the only one rough and tumble enough to reverse DC politics. Fiorina is good, but with the media, Hollywood, and the academy being so unified in opposition against GOP, the guy who was pugnacious at first and later became smart clearly was the antidote to the criminal Hillary

[@measl]

Yeah, just think: she could have destroyed the USA, *_just like she destroyed Hewlett-Packard_*!!!

[@rebeccaherle2704]

lol Hewlett-Packard is doing incredibly well...

[@rebeccaherle2704]

well they were until they fired this goddess

[@uchopia]

I actually think this was an excellent interview. Carly was asked hard questions, and answered them with intelligence, dignity, and did not evade. I hope this interview gets shared around the world.

[@clevancampbell850]

Wow! I have to admit,based on this interview, I am very impressed. Mrs. Fiorina seems to be a very strong and honest woman. I loved the way she handled Katie's loaded questions. Thumbs Up!

[@rfrizz]

Clevan Campbell At least she is smarter than Palin. That isn't saying anything, of course.

[@clevancampbell850]

Rico Torpe Of course.

[@rfrizz]

Clevan Campbell That could be a left-handed compliment, y'know?

[@clevancampbell850]

Rico Torpe Explain please.

[@rfrizz]

Clevan Campbell Saying someone is smarter than Palin is damning someone with faint praise.

[@JordanSmith-up7xe]

I am also thinking...Carly handled Katie so, so much better than Sarah Palin did. I thought Couric's questioning of Palin was clearly biased, HOWEVER - Palin just stumbled through it and then cried about it for YEARS, still does! Whereas Carly has no problem standing up for herself, etc. and is just faring so, so much better as opposed to Palin - or frankly anyone else that Couric has tried to shame out of public life for not being a liberal like herself. Carly is just impressive folks, like it or not.

[@melodyoregon11]

Jordan Smith Palin and Fiorina are NOT even in the same arena. Fiorina is brillian, Palin is a political pundent.

[@JordanSmith-up7xe]

Yes, exactly. Go to conservatives4palin.com though and check out some of their posts. It boggles the mind that so many of her "followers" are hell bent on the idea that she IS and WILL run for POTUS. It is delusional. If they want a female, conservative candidate for prez...I know just the woman...and her name is not Sarah nor is she a pundit. :-)

[@malvinmccorvey560]

Hhvivvggii

[@tomrobinson6779]

***** BERNIE is most genuine of all !

[@tomrobinson6779]

Jordan Smith She handled Katie just fine, but, i fear Putin would eat her for lunch !

[@AnneNowlin]

Her LEADERSHIP is what we need. I really don't think that run your fastest, jump your highest (which has got to be higher) and better, better, and better will do one whit of good when solving the countries' problems. If this were the approach to solving all the problems that face our nation, then all we'd need to do is find a Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush, Rick Santorum or John Kaisich every few years and send them to DC. How well has playing dueling politicians/baby kissers served us in the past?. Carly Fiorina represents a very intelligent, well-spoken breath of fresh air.

[@AnneNowlin]

***** I thought of The Donald, but I've a hard time taking him seriously. This country has some tough decisions ahead and the routine suits haven't been able/willing to try. Carly Fiorina would and she will be taken seriously. However, the Donald-will he ever stop being a loose cannon? His being sure of himself is no more than CF, but his resonates on the side of being cocky: while hers resonates just as ; I AM GOOD.bjt if not

[@AnneNowlin]

***** You're saying that we need is to win the shouting, 'ok corral' match? That never got anyone-anywhere except to rally support from the fringes and that's not the way to win friends and infuence people. I could be wrong, but when O'Reilly screams over his guests, when anyone screams and gets mad (like "I don't get mad, I get even..."), the succeed in distancing a lot of the faithful. There's stil enough of American hope that right wil triumph in this gale. And that's the wrong kind of attention. You want passion. Watch this tape for PASSION and tell me that you don't feel something. PASSION AND FACTS: www.c-span.org/video/?326702-4/carla-fiorina-faith-freedom-coalition-conference Passion is what you're suggesting and I submit is that PASSION and FACTS are what the country needs, and a dose of COMMON SENSE.

[@AnneNowlin]

***** The liberal media won't allow themselves to appreciate ANYTHING that comes from the right. I was listening to Bob Beckel this AM on Morning Joe and was sickened at his ability to tell half-truths and BELIEVE them!! CF does tell it like it needs to be told. If it pisses off GOP members, so be it. She says it anyways. If it does the same with GOP voters or liberal voters, she says it anyway. She speaks her truth, not what we want to hear. People need to put aside petty politics for what is better for tha nation. HRC and killing Kathleen Wille's cat and other strong armed tactics for decades; or is Carly Fioirna what this country needs. We've tried out way for several centuries and it's unraveling. We need to try what won't unravel; common sense and the you's and mes running the show. Not the big business, big money, big ______________.That is as certain a winning combination as death and taxes!!

[@johnycomelately4393]

***** Up yours....YOU are brain dead! Fiorina is awesome!!!!

[@BARRIE-Chgo]

If by awesome you mean Carly Cap & Traid supporter - yes! Dreamers, bank bailouts, govt run education by the R's is okay!

[@andrer2006]

I hope she becomes president. She is smarter than the rest.

[@TaggedRed2]

andrer2006 Me too :)

[@veritymeme5959]

andrer2006 me too

[@ue4056]

andrer2006 Me three!!!!

[@justingreenough4296]

andrer2006 the fact that you think she's "smarter" than the rest is already alarming.

[@ue4056]

I suppose you "trust" Hillary? I trust NO politician. They have proven their worth-lessness.

[@DavidIstre]

Katie Couric- you just helped me decide that Carly Fiorina is now one of two candidates I'm willing to vote for. Katie's cheap shots demonstrated Fiorina's superb ability to handle condescending and trite comments without even flinching. Way to go Carly Fiorina. If you keep up handling yourself this way, you will earn my vote.

[@peterbarton8817]

Hillary couldn't hold a candle to her.. Do we get how long and specific this interview is, Carly is so grounded. Hillary is so disjointed from her being when she speaks. And Katie is very gross to me, she also can't hold a candle to this amazing woman

[@DrKenWallin]

Peter Barton Tend to agree, Peter. I hope to see her still in the race when it hits my state. I think she deserves a vote. And Katie is a horrible person. She so played with the Q&A she did with Sarah Palin. I am glad that she could not do that with Carly. Carly is twice the intellect that Katie is, or ever will be.

[@225kristent]

Peter Barton Hillary refuses to give interviews where she doesn't already know what questions will be asked and she will get rid of any questions she doesn't like. I can promise you Couric would NEVER take on Hillary like she did Fiorina.. does anyone even care about Couric anymore? She's irrelevant and has never been a reporter, she's just fluff

[@rfrizz]

DrKenWallin Yes, those unfair gotcha questions such as "...what newspapers and magazines did you regularly read..." The lengths to which partisans will go to defend the fucktardery of the pols who are on "their side" is astounding.

[@fannynoise]

+Peter Barton The alternate universe called. They want their cue cards back.

[@DrKenWallin]

+trha2222 Ha Ha ... there is one thing for sure the fanny noise lib-troll is hurting. Everyone is on his/her game and fannynoise is relegated to making noises from it's fanny.

[@katierose6559]

Carly is so well-spoken. I really really hope she is the Republican candidate in the 2016 presidential race. She has shown nothing but complete class throughout all of her interviews. As a young woman in America she is a woman I feel like I can truly look up to. I cannot say the same for Hillary. People criticize her for her time at HP, but honestly the fact that she was able make work her way up to that position is amazing in itself, and she has no problem being honest and talking about her time there and the good that she did.

[@nohalfsteps8746]

I honestly love her. She really pissed off Couric.

[@CriticalThinker02]

Carly handled Katie's liberal-pounding magnificently. Katie never ceases to grate on my last nerve.

[@randbentson6301]

Ms Couric is so biased it's painful to hear. I have heard Carly speak three times now and have to say that I've NEVER seen her flustered, confused, or rattled. I'm very impressed! The complete opposite of Ms Clinton..

[@ldkrahn]

Wow. Great job Mrs. Fiorina. This is the first interview I have heard from her and I agree with everything she has to say. Well done Ma'am, Couric was very distasteful and disrespectful. Love your composure and cool. Awesome!

[@arkadyrenko8684]

I really, really, appreciate her demeanor, not to mention her candidness... which is also known as transparency. And I don't think she's just saying what she says so she can gain access to high office in order to do what she really intends despite what she's saying. Go Carly!

[@MexSeiko]

I'm impressed with Fiorina answering Couric with such class, especially that question about being fired from HP, since Katy is NOT welcomed back at NBC. I did not look into the circumstances of Katy's leaving the network, nor do I care, but I did read that NO ONE wants her back and although Yahoo is no small outfit, it's NOT a network with prime time exposure.

[@walterhigo7658]

The real winner in this interview was Katie Couric! Wanna know why? Because she got schooled with a most high level of education in every single topic discussed in that interview. She threw her curve balls and Carly hit a Home Run EVERY SINGLE TIME. I gotta say.... I had no idea who Carly Fiorina was until a few weeks ago, but I am impressed by this woman's self confidence and transparency every time she answers a tough question.

[@Blue_Azure101]

+Walter Higo Carly Fiorina is not a scientist. Remember Washington is Hollywood for all the ugly people. It is still a popularity contest. Katie did not throw her any curve balls. she simply asked Carly for solutions, which she hemmed and hawed about how bad modern new sources of energy are.

[@peacechild61]

A very gracious and eloquently spoken woman, gracious to Courics obvious underlying hostility and eloquently spoken in the face of Couric s flustered and bumbling pretense at being any kind of fair and unbiased interviewer.. Class act versus Democrat ignoramus . WOW made mince meat of Couric with her intelligent informed answers.

[@tomloya7366]

Carly Fiorina is a beautiful mind, smart and articulate, and a real leader. We need leaders like her in the Republican party to overtake the RINO establishment, beat the Democrats, and make this country exceptional once again. She can do extraordinary things with ordinary people.

[@Temiken]

She's got this. What a prepared person.

[@DaisukeFlamedramon]

"When you have someone who reports directly to you, who is not performing the job. It's a very difficult decision, to say to someone who reports directly to you, that you know. That your not doing the job anymore. In the occasions in my career when I've had to do that, because in business your held accountable, unlike in politics where no one is ever held accountable." Is she really talking about someone in her career, or Katie Couric?

[@TaggedRed2]

DaisukeFlamedramon Probabaly both!

[@johndaddyo444]

DaisukeFlamedramon It isn't easy for someone to surprise me - but you pulled it off! Great post.

[@garysanders6091]

Wow first time I've ever seen a Katie Couric interview.. This woman is a real piece of work lol.. Seems like something I would see from 'journalists' from TMZ.

[@nana741]

I absolutely LOVE Carly! She's truly a bright woman, definitely worth voting for. I love how transparent she is. She's super articulate and professional yet she makes it so easy to understand. She answers EVERY single question without any hesitation.

[@teec3557]

My goodness - what command of so many different topics. A very impressive candidate. Great great interview.

[@Scablands_Scavenger]

This is a clear example of two people. One Thinks they are right, the other has facts and logic. Carly Fiorina I had never heard of her before, she seemed to breeze through this with class and dignity. I have no Idea why I just watched this two years later.....

[@spartarheel]

I respect Carly so much. She truly is an intelligent woman.

[@prankgirl9112]

Carly is amazing. I love her.

[@jimkey920]

Carly Fiorina is the brightest star in the Republican Universe. The press will have a difficult time attacking her like they did Sarah Palin. She is smarter and more prepared than ANY other candidate. I am so pleased with this video because it has given Carly the opportunity to share her views on her understanding of most issues. The Couric thing tried and tried to ensnare Carly. She was a complete failure in her purpose.

[@marciad3901]

What an impressive, intelligent take action woman Carly is~! Love her~!

[@tinarobertsstudios]

Thank you Katie! It only took you 20 minutes to completely eliminate this woman from all possibility of receiving my vote.

[@tinarobertsstudios]

***** I listened long enough. If she is already side stepping and spewing mamby pamby "common ground" crap, then we'll never get a straight answer out of her on anything. And "civil union" for same sex couples and not "marriage???????" If that's supposed to appease the religious people because somehow they think that "marriage" by definition, involves a god, then we had best be changing some terminology in this country. We all need to get a "civil union license" at the courthouse! Not just gay people. So lets do just that and solve this ridiculous debate and allow people who love each other to be in a legally committed relationship. Let the religious people have the word "marriage" and the ceremony performed in their place of worship by their spiritual leader is just that, a religious ceremony. Their marriage would mean nothing legally and if they want spousal rights by law, they would need to march themselves right down to the courthouse for their "civil union license" and make an appointment with the Justice of the Peace , just like the gays and everyone else. How about that, Carly?

[@roflsnpwncakes]

You just fucking described exactly what conservatives want civil unions and marriage to be. Great job. We WANT marriage to be strictly religious and have no legal bearing. We WANT civil unions to be for anybody and confer legal benefits. I don't get what you don't understand.

[@tinarobertsstudios]

Perhaps you misunderstood my comment. I think you missed the part where, should she have her way, I suggested that the religious marriage ceremony should not result in a LEGAL union, and that a separate state recognized ceremony would have to be performed. Or ...maybe we can just keep things simple and the religious fanatics can stop trying to force their beliefs on everyone else, and we just just let people who love each other get married if they want to.

[@roflsnpwncakes]

I know what you said. And the religious marriage ceremony not resulting in a legal union is what many conservatives are arguing for. They don't want marriages for straight couples as they are now and gay marriages to be called civil unions. They want civil unions to be for both gay and straight couples and for those to confer legal benefits. And they want marriage to be for anybody who can get a church to marry them but not for it to convey any legal benefits.

[@queun]

Tina Roberts Tina, I think you missed ROFL's point. When the municipal marriage license is signed and witnessed, two people are married. No words need be spoken except out of custom and tradition. No church nor perfunctory words from a Justice of the Peace are necessary. In fact, couples are already married before the church service begins. What you are asking for is what pretty much exists now. If everyone said, as you said, "Let the religious people have the word "marriage", this whole thing would be behind us. I think what has happened here is you actually agree with the conservatives on this one but have been conditioned to disagree with them - even when you don't.

[@valkarie2436]

Katie isn't qualified to wash Carly's jogging bra! Go Carly Go!

[@johndaddyo444]

Well done - good on both Katie Couric and Carly Fiorina for elevating the discussion in this run-up to the 2016 Campaign. Any coincidence it took two women to elevate the political rhetoric? No vitriol, no hyperbole. Just refreshing probing questions (in the best tradition of journalism) with honest answers (in the best tradition of political campaigning). I'm going to be watching Carly Fiorina, and rooting for her, at the next GOP debate.

[@EchoMike03]

It's funny with these people. Anytime you hear Couric say "Many people think" or "Some people would say..." or "People might think..." understand she means her, and people who think like here. I just wishes she had the integrity to be honest about it.

[@chrisbarnes5167]

In my opinion she is the only candidate providing substance to the problems we are facing today. I hope she is nominated.

[@EmalynneWilderbooks]

Steve Jobs got "fired" too. REACHING KATIE.

[@davidhoward496]

LOL! I _loved_ your annotations. XD

[@julirensch]

watched Carly in the Seven Member Debate on Fox tonight...wow, what a gal.... now, I am firmly convinced there are really only two candidates to consider.... Bernie on the Left and Carly on the Right...everyone, in between, is same old, same old!

[@julirensch]

from the currents polls looks like Americans might just be "not satisfied with Same Old...Same Old" Sanders and Carly scoring well....who would have guessed?

[@fannynoise]

+Jules Rensch Sanders has been in politics for 30 years. Carly has zero political experience. Hardly comparable!

[@julirensch]

fannynoise for your information ....We've never had a Democratic Socialist as president and further more,... we've never had a Women for President.... voting against either of these two is Voting for "Same Old Same old".... The only question is: Will fannynoise vote for "Same old, Same old", this time, around?

[@fannynoise]

+Jules Rensch We've had 2 Roosevelts (one of them a Republican) who were more "socialist" than anything currently ruling in Europe. Stop splitting hairs and defending candidates who are below the pale. Fiorina is a self-serving, incompetent, dishonest silver spoons nightmare, like Romney and McCain before her. There will NEVER again be a Republican president in our lifetime. Deal with FACTS and stop feeding on those right wing fantasies. You can't be as dumb as your writings, so I must call you a liar instead of an idiot.

[@julirensch]

fannynoise Sorry ...I just am unable to make the bold & unequivocal predictions that you can! The American voting populace has fooled me too many time before! P.S. I don't lie. P.P.S. I am as dumb in my writings as you perceive I am. LOL. Observer Jules

[@estoy1173]

How AWESOME to see someone on the right who can actually articulate on so many issues, effectively. And it was a bonus to see Carly make mincemeat out of Leftie Katie, too. Almost pitied Couric, watching her so easily outsmarted. Carly's got my attention! Will be watching her closely.

[@cmdesign01]

she's cool under pressure! and intelligent...and sharp...she's got character too....she's handling Catie well...

[@TheRealJimW]

WOW never thought I could ever be hopeful of a female president. Based mostly on I always thought they'd be Democrat or Palin… This lady is tough, smart and could just make a heck of a POTUS.

[@samking73]

Carly isn't my #1 pick but she is definitely on my short list. She's well above the majority of the rest. Rand Paul would have to be my number 1.

[@dukerwong3900]

It doesn't matter Carly Fiorina wins the Nomination of the candidate or not, we will still very much appreciate her willingness to serve our country by her good leadership. I understand most of the issues what she talked about and she is very resonable and straight forward to the point. I learned a lot from her too. 😊

[@melodyoregon11]

Love how Katie cannot step away from the mantra of the left and listen to the responses.

[@clarenceb2326]

Katie Couric shows her true colors. She tried gotcha questions but FC handled her very well. Couric is a partisan.

[@dcaudio1]

Go Carly, I really enjoyed how she changes the perspective on any issue. There are always two sides to every story. The left focuses on one side, the right focus on the other. Isn't it time we see both sides and make decisions based on facts. I think it is really sad that raising money for a campaign is legal. The very act is corrupt. Each person should raise money as needed to become the nominee, but once nominated each party should be given equal amounts to run on period. This is the only fair way. The money raised individually should then be given back to contributors on a pro-rated bases. This is the only fair way to do it period. Buying candidates only buys corruption. I like Carly and I still need to hear from candidates on both sides before I make my decision on who to support. I can say this with absolution though. Carly has owned every Liberal, so called, journalist she has sat with. Very interesting to hear her perspective on abortion especially when compared to tattoo artist. Exactly the straight shooter we need right now. No more Bush, No more Clinton....let’s move on to fresh and new. Carly is near the top of my list right now until I hear different.

[@victimofugliness]

Those were actually (for the most part) pretty good questions. It's just a pity that a Democratic candidate wouldn't have been interviewed so thoroughly.

[@chrisw9534]

The Silicon Valley isn't diverse? I work in the Silicon Valley. I work with Indians, Chinese, Ukrainians, Middle Easterners, Mexicans, black people, white people, men, and women. Who are we missing? Eskimos?

[@ArkinAngle]

Chris Warmuth That is what we call, "faux diversity." You can have an entire collective pf people that look totally different but participate in collective thought.

[@DeClaw-]

Chris Warmuth intellectual diversity

[@chrisw9534]

Malcolm Rice You can, but when you have people from so many different places around the world with different backgrounds and different schooling, it seems less likely for that to occur and more likely that intellectual diversity would be present. I agree intellectual diversity is the important thing here, and we seem to have a lot of it in the Silicon Valley considering how many new and different companies pop up seemingly every day.

[@linjp2773]

The Silicon Valley is very left-leaning--if possible even more so than the overall population of California. One way to measure this is to examine patterns of political giving. Based on the last three Presidential elections, their giving to Democratic candidates was at least three times larger than to Republican candidates.

[@ShadowBlade873]

I think Carly Fiorina did an excellent job answering those questions. I have heard of her but I didn't really know anything about her before watching this interview. I have to say that I like her. Her problem is that no one knows her. She really needs to make herself seen if she plans on having any chance of being a front runner.

[@teratokomi8731]

I didnt bother watching this whole video... I do like carly fiorina, I just cant stand watching katie curic....

[@bobbybrown1636]

SO FAKE

[@chamboyette853]

+Tera Tokomi I like Carly as well but Katie seems to be doing her job for the most part.

[@bobbybrown1636]

SHE LEFT THE TODAY SHOW TO BECOME A TREMENDOUS FLOP LETS SEE KATIE RUN FOR SOMETHING BETTER YET STAND FOR SOMETHING OTHER THEN MAKING MONEY FOR HERSELF

[@chamboyette853]

A VOTE FOR A BOUGHT POLITICIAN IS A VOTE FOR CORRUPTION. That's why we need to vote for the only politician who is not bought. Bernie Sanders 2016!!!!

[@teratokomi8731]

Bernie sanders is bought too.

[@rebeccaherle2704]

hell yeah this woman is amazing

[@LineOfTheDead]

oh my god... I fucking love this bitch. (carly, NOT katie)

[@sirgravesghastly9183]

Finally, an intelligent and articulate female Republican politician. Irrespective of political leanings, she is easy to listen to. I hope Sarah Palin is paying attention and never shows herself in public politics again.

[@gap949]

HP stocks were stable that year because she laid off 31000 workers and destroyed their lives...and she got a big bonus...however after that it was all downhill...so she got the sack !

[@polkaringo]

gap949 And your a nut

[@gap949]

polkaringo are'nt we all !

[@treeoflife3494]

gap949 I've been laid off many different jobs I was given. By the way you don't own your job. I never once considered that my employer ruined my life when I got laid off. I was grateful for the time and opportunity I was given to work for them. You might find yourself maturing faster in life if you adopt a similar attitude.

[@gap949]

Tree Of Life Yes I own my own job now...for the past 12 Years and looking forward to my retirement soon...Yes I was removed from my position from a major Corp. As I objected to plans to decrease staff and increase productivity for the 3rd year running during a budget meeting... after 27yrs in the company .I was not worried as I got a good lawyer

[@gap949]

Tree Of Life By the way ...I am over 60 now so no l don't want to mature any faster..may be you should ? Also I am glad you are happy in your situation good on you Corporations need more people like you...known as sheep, so you get the hay and we get the dough !The lemon have been squeezed of it's juice...may be we can get some oils from the seeds !

[@hammer3960]

She is smart and she has great idea's the others need to be afraid of her she is real and to the point, very clear and straight forward answers even though the lib asking them tried to trip her up she stayed focused and is spot on. She is a breath of fresh air!!!

[@EmmaBeverage]

Carly Fiorina is very dangerous! As a progressive, I say that because unlike so many spokes women for the Republican party she can actually think on her feet, keep her composure and give really intelligent answers! I read through the very biased comments and unlike so many others, I think Katie Couric gave a very professional hard hitting interview. It is true that Carly gave answers that Katie did not agree with and Katie did try hard to make Carly stumble but Katie did not interject her own viewpoint and try to prove that her view was more valid than Carly's view. When Carly handled the questions and gave intelligent answers, Katie did not try to dominate and one up her, she simply moved on to the next question. Katie tried to make her stumble by delivering the hardest, most pointed questions that she could. Carly handled every question with intelligent answers and complete composure. This was an interview that was done by two very professional women and they both performed admirably!

[@OverwhelmingCoolness]

Katie: How do you explained being fired by HP? Carly: Well Katie, you've been fired too. Does it mean you are an incompetent failure? This would have been a GREAT reply except in Katie's case it was because of incompetence. Carly was not.

[@justingreenough4296]

We should resist electing anyone who served as CEO of a large company like HP. We don't need that kind of 'leadership' nor the sort of policy that will inevitably result from habitualized corporate exceptionalism. Not only this, but the complete and utter lack of any foreign policy experience is problematic.

[@ChampionMarauder]

Wow... I can't say whether or not I would vote for her yet but Carly Fiorina looks to be the most potent speaker we've had in politics during my lifetime.

[@dear_totheheart]

Fiorina is beyond eloquent and I'm so very impressed by her rational, composed nature and logical and insightful responses.

[@michaelangileo2760]

Carly Fiorina is an extremely fine person. She would make a wonderful world leader. God bless you and best of luck!

[@jamesbeck2243]

This Company, the USA needs to be fixed. Fiorina can fix it!

[@evansytube]

I love Carly Fiorina -- So smart and real. I hope she runs again. I would vote for her in a heartbeat!

[@anthuriuminblack8109]

I cringed at the foreign policy questions posed by Couric. So shameful, brutal. Good job, Carly. Tough as nails.

[@WesternPI1]

The more I see and hear Carly Firioni, the more I like her. First off, she has such a powerful story rising from secretary to CEO. She has a very calm and thoughtful in answering questions She listens carefully and her answers always seem to address the substance of what's being asked. She is very intelligent and seems to genuinely believe in what she says. She expresses ideas in a very clear, easy to understand manner. And she doesn't pander or attempt to manipulate voters by pitting one group against another. Obviously, I agree with her politics of limited government, support for life, low taxes, less regulation, strong national defense and free markets solutions to the economic problems in America. But, even if I didn't agree with her politics, I don't understand how anyone could not be impressed with her as a person and a candidate. Just compare Carly's real acomplishments and genuine ideas to the way Hillary rode the coat tails of her husband, changed her political beliefs based on what was popular, moved to New York just to run for office and particularly the way Hillary has tried to minipulate women and minorities for pure political gain. She can't hold a candle to Carly Firioni. Carly is my candidate for president in 2016.

[@doogleandalix]

Let's face it - this informed lady is so much more intelligent than just about any other candidate out there . She knows her stuff , very articulate and level headed and keeps her cool . The bigger problem is that whoever gets the most $ in donations from the bankers,lobbyists, tobacco companies, etc. buys the candidate to do their bidding .

[@carolmckee8456]

Ok- she sounds pretty sane and logical (for a repub), so why do I get the impression that people who really know her hate her guts?

[@alwaysopen7970]

Carol McKee You are a liberal...go sit on the toilet and read about democrats on your Ipad.

[@carolmckee8456]

I was not commenting on her politics, just her lack of warmth. BTW-I am a recovering republican, and I vote independent. Right now, I like Bernie Sanders, since he is the only candidate who isn't wholly owned AND not full of shit. If the repubs keep running these un-likable people, they will not be winning elections. George W Bush was likable, Ron Reagan was likable, even The Donald is a likable guy, in his way. But this lady is a stiff.

[@carolmckee8456]

***** You don't include citations, but I believe your statistics reflect the genocides of communist dictatorships, not of social democracies. Perhaps you have thrown a few Fascist regimes into the mix? Which Social Democracies have been responsible for mass murder in the past 100 years? China. End of list. And they are still transitioning to democratizing, from a communist dictatorship. Socialist does not equal Oppression. A Social Democracy is a free society with many government programs and regulations designed to balance benefits to middle class and business interests, which produces a robust economy FOR EVERYONE (study US economic history of the 1950's, 60's and 70's, as well as world economic histories). They can and do have a capitalist economies. Unlike the US today, the SD government does not make laws and loopholes that favor business interests (profits) over people interests(quality of life). Right now, corporations pay 25 cents income tax for every dollar individuals pay. *NOT balanced* Do you remember reading about the early 1900's monopolies, child labor, & worker abuse in the US? That was CAPITALIST oppression. Without some regulation the powerful will oppress the weak in any system. THERE IS A MIDDLE GROUND. The top ten most socialist countries in the world today are China, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Canada, Sweden, Norway, Ireland, New Zealand, & Belgium. Aside from China, these are all peaceful countries with high standards of living and high life-satisfaction scores. www.commondreams.org/further/2009/05/11/worlds-happiest-countries-social-democracies In comparison, it is estimated that the US alone has been responsible for 20 million deaths since the CONCLUSION of WWII- study was published in 2007, so add 8 years of death. Officially, in the classification of veterans for the purposes of benefits, the US has been at war for the past 23 years. www.sott.net/article/273517-Study-US-regime-has-killed-20-30-million-people-since-World-War-Two

[@olepedersen1617]

Carol McKee If you want to see how real socialism functions, and don't do as you do, carefully select previously prosperous and peaceful nations and celebrate that we not have yet crashed, the you should look at the Latin American third world hell holes. Explain why Latin America, despite better climate and natural resources, is a socialist poverty and crime ridden hell-hole, while North America, based on a free market and not being ruled by all-powerful socialist over-lords, are by far the countries wish to emigrate to. You liberals/socialists are deranged, unintelligent, uninformed evil liars. The Daily Show with Jon Stewart is not a news program and you Marxist college professor did not give you neutral information. You were brainwashed.

[@carolmckee8456]

Ole Pedersen Ole- Did u think the remark, "pretty sane & logical for a repub" was HATEFUL? Obviously, you haven't listened to our Republican presidential candidates this season. They are generally acknowledged as radical in their views and some are perhaps unstable. Listen to Donald Trump. Some of the rhetoric which spews from his mouth is what I would consider hateful. I am sorry your system has failed you. In comparing systems of govt, I can only go by statistics on worldwide crime, citizen satisfaction scores, etc, since I don't personally know Norway. In answer to your post, I would be interested to know when Norway became "more socialist". Was it a recent regime shift? Sudden or gradual? I ask because I hope u can give me a place to start when I research your claims, to match your experience with the available facts. As far as Latin America, some so-called "socialist" govts are NOT politically democratic ( they are dictatorships) and are actually NOT socialist control of the means of production, but rather govt control of all business. They are a perversion of Marxist socialism- or what you might call "real socialism", if you knew about that which you speak. More like govt-run-capitalism, where govt simply replaces the citizen capitalist and makes EVERYONE poor. In it's unperverted form, socialism is actually WORKER control of the means of production- there are no overlords. But I do think govt has a place in managing certain business that impacts the well-being of it's citizens, in the cases where free-market capitalism would trample human rights or otherwise negatively impact the society. I am thinking of child labor laws, taxing power, regulatory power, ie: to prevent seizure of water rights or regulate pollution, etc. In the USA, we do not have free-market capitalism (risk vs reward) when financial institutions can gamble with abandon, knowing they will be bailed out by taxpayers when the shit hits the fan. I would only ask for a level playing field. Right now, business is greatly advantaged over the middle class by govt regulation and statute. Mega-Corporations are taxed at 25 cents for every dollar taxed out of individuals. There is financial incentive to export jobs, and powerful business and special-interest lobbies control many of the decisions made by our politicians. Govt places a low priority on infrastructure, education and health. This kind of capitalism will devour itself, as American consumer demand will dry up. But, no worries- the businesses will find other markets, while the USA becomes a third-world country.

[@johnykalykaba]

Carly Fiorina is awesome. She speaks clearly, she is honest and capable. A fresh wind of change.

[@loiecampbell3626]

Yes, Katie.....her poll numbers are definitely going up. Eat your heart out! P.S. Thank you for all the hard hitting [baiting] questions. Now people realize what a small person you are and what an outstanding candidate Carly Fiorina is.

[@wtfdoihavetodohere]

Carly Fiorina is about 1000 times smarter than pretty much any other conservative, which makes me wonder how she can be a conservative at all...

[@karylentner7956]

I am so glad that someone shared this video on facebook today. Fiorina handled Curic's somewhat biased questions. Time and again Curic tried to "corner" Fiorina came out like a lady who is a strong voice.

[@mattpimley5912]

Carly SLAYS every time I see her talk. Keep her in your prayers guys! I think she'd be a fantastic nominee! Just imagine her with Marco Rubio as her running mate... That covers minorities and women while still upholding conservative values... Good luck Carly.

[@maryelizabethkuykendall3451]

What an impressive interview! Carly handled all the questions articulately and intelligently. It is refreshing not to get "political" answers. I agree with Carly, it is time we have a "citizen" president rather than another career politician.

[@matthewlaguerre]

impressed with the interviewer and interviewee. katie asked good questions and carly gave good clear answers (whether you agree or or not)

[@vickirush5183]

eric pieper, I totally agree! Katie does a good job as an interviewer. Carly does an excellent job answering all questions. She is highly articulate.

[@phoenixfire83]

Gosh Katie gives me the creeps.

[@Rocketninja200]

Fiorina is super strong and seems very honest. She handled all the bias questions and didn't allow Couric to roll topics into absurdity. She smiles while Katie's little daggers bounce right off her because she's too serious and powerful to play "gotcha" games. I don't agree with everything she believes in but at least she'll give a straight answer. Most politicians will never tell anyone where they stand on any subject, then again she's not a politician, but a no nonsense business woman.

[@joeschwartz8013]

Carly has truthful and interesting opinions on so many issues that I haven't heard from any other of the 16 running Republicans.

[@gardnerdisdaine6551]

You could just see the expression of disdain on Couric's face during the entire interview. She hit every one of the liberal bugaboo questions: climate change, path to citizenship, abortion. Boring. Fiorina handled it beautifully, professionally. Katie, you can't carry Carly's pocketbook!

[@roomie4rent]

Couric challenges every candidate she interviews - not just Republicans. A question isn't illegitimate just because you don't like it.

[@CobraABC]

Fiorina's freakin brilliant. I'm loving her right now.

[@abmadorsky]

Carly missed a big opportunity .... When Katie asked about her being fired she should have said..."why aren't we having this interview at NBC?... Instead we are @ Yahoo??"

[@gombis666]

"I'm unlike every other candidate..." And by "unlike" she means she's in exact lock step with the GOP on every issue.

[@stephenmcmullen7600]

I love how Carly Fiorina talks down to the perky Katie Couric.

[@jenniferlehman1280]

Just saw this interview & am very impressed with Carly Fiorinia! From the interviews I've seen so far, she's not afraid to call people out on things & she's always able to back up her claims articulately & do so without getting bitter & catty like Katie Couric. I always liked Katie Couric, but after seeing this interview, and seeing how biased she was, I can't help but lose some respect for her.

[@loununya9251]

Poor Katy had to be told three times what Carly's "Common Ground" on abortion is.

[@DrBalenson]

I have a new hero ! Go Carly - This women should be President!

[@Ham_Stand]

She just has solid, logical, and clear answer to every one of these questions. If you disagree with her, at least you know what your disagreeing against.

[@jeffgutknecht307]

This is one really intelligent person, with steely ability to make the tough calls. I would certainly trust her as my President.

[@bryanmartin5901]

What happened to all the notes of interview bias? I miss the version that included them, the commentary was spot-on and at times hilarious!

[@stevebonasera4137]

It's delightful to watch Katie Couric stare, like a deer in the headlights, at a woman who has an IQ at least 100 points higher than she does.

[@fatboyfisha]

As someone who's always considered himself a liberal, I'd vote for this woman in the general election

[@Darkpara1]

That domain name thing was pretty funny.

[@stevenmiller7874]

Whens the last time Hilary Clinton answered any questions about anything

[@michaelterrell1350]

I hope she never pauses before calling Washington corrupt ever again, cuz she is right.

[@swlobdell]

The superior intelligence, pose and demeanor of Carly Fiorina over Katie Couric is clearly evident in this interview.