Martin O’Malley was running late to his scheduled interview with Diane Rehm on Tuesday morning. Instead of appearing in the studio, O’Malley called in from his car. A presidential campaign may be perpetually running late, but Rehm wasn’t happy about changing plans.
Before asking the former Baltimore mayor about policy, Rehm said she expects guests to show up on time for a national interview. Punctuality is a reflection of whether people can trust a candidate, she said.
Diane Rehm starts show chiding Martin O’Malley for being late to show, calling from car. He tells her can’t believe every promise pol makes
— Laura Rozen (@lrozen) September 15, 2015
Wow Diane Rehm just schooled @MartinOMalley for being ate to show and not keeping his promise. Terrible start for Gov.
— baynardwoods (@baynardwoods) September 15, 2015
@NPR Diane Rehm is giving her guest the what-for because was late. it’s awesome
— Pronounced Scott ? (@sctmky) September 15, 2015
By the second segment of the show that began around 10:20 a.m., O’Malley was live in the studio. He was sure to tell the host he was a “big fan.”
UPDATE: At the end of the interview, Rehm asked O’Malley about where he was planning to raise money from.
“From listeners like you,” O’Malley joked.
Rehm wasn’t amused. “Doubt it,” she said.
He was home moving in his new furniture. Give the guy a break.
I’ve heard her do that to other guests, and I’d expect no less of her. Unfortunately, I expect no more of him.
Arrogance is self defeating. Given the state of his campaign, O’Malley does himself no favors taking a well respected host’s patience for granted.
exactly…being unprepared is a sad state for a presidental hopeful.
when did she become such a self absorbed brat who seems more concerned with personal slights than talking about the real future of the country. Ok so the flip side of that is if Trump just appeared on time for an interview with her that means he will keep all his promises?
no, she’s pointing out that she is giving him–an unknown–generous time on national radio to promote his campaign and he absolutely blew it. Apparently he doesn’t respect her, nor the people he is expecting to serve. He came off as an amateur. Sad. You don’t get a second chance to make a good impression.
She should have chided him on his record of ignoring his parole commission’s recommendations. Hard hearted man.
being nervous causes you to make stupid comments…not a great way to endear you to a very influencial interviewer. “listeners like you? that’s how he saw her? Idiot! Shouldn’t have been an hour early to studio.
Eh, things happen in real life to make people late. Rehm may think highly of her show, but it’s one of many appearances and responsibilities for O’Malley.
I mean we could talk about how Rehm doesn’t very put-together because of her messed up voice… That wouldn’t fair or relevant, would it?