Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough and White House Press Secretary Jay Carney got into a verbal battle on Wednesday while discussing President Obama’s falling poll numbers, and the IRS targeting scandal:
JOE SCARBOROUGH: I want to talk about the economy, but talk to me. Don’t give me talking points because it doesn’t work on this show and you’ve been here long enough to know it doesn’t work on this show. So answer my question and then let’s talk about the economy.
JAY CARNEY: When you get to the question, I’ll answer. Here it is--
SCARBOROUGH: I gave you the question and you decided to fight me, Jay, so stop your games with me. We’ve known each other for too long. I’m not somebody you talk down to from your podium. Answer my question, Jay.
CARNEY: Joe, please, let me answer. There is no question that the activity at the IRS was inappropriate and the president made clear that he wanted to take care of it and he appointed somebody who’s doing that.
