Bob Beckel

The Worst Political Predictions Of 2016

... The Economist , “It is an article of faith among economists that betting markets on politics provide by far the most reliable forecast of future events, easily outclassing both polls and panels of experts.” “I suspect Brexit won’t happen,” said Morgan Stanley CEO Jeff Gorman in a Bloomberg interview in May, an opinion shared by influential investors like John Vail and Jeff Gundlach. When asked about the Brexit referendum just a few days out, Shaddick, the head of politics trading at a London-based betting firm, suggested to the IB Times that British voters would opt to remain in the EU because there is a tendency among the undecided to favor the status quo, which he described as “the least risky option.”. After the Brexit results—“leave” won 51.9 percent to 48.1 percent—there were those who ...

Leland Keyser, Bob Beckel’s Ex-wife

... that ended her pro tennis dreams, she did play basketball, field hockey and lacrosse while in high school. A year after the injury, her grandmother introduced her to golf, which changed her life. She began to focus on the sport. “I fell in love with it,” Keyser told the Gazette. “I basically never played tennis again. It was such a challenge. It was so frustrating, and it was just fascinating to me.”. In 1983, she competed in the Mid-Atlantic Golf Association junior girls tournament and continued playing in college. she graduated from the University of Virginia in 1988 and turned pro in spring 1990. She competed on the Futures Tour, a step below the LPGA. Keyser was going to law school, but dropped out to focus on her golf career. In the mid-1990 s, she played as an amateur. In 1998, she played in the U. S. Women’s Amateur Championship and was runner-up in the 1999 U. S. Mid-Amateur Championship. Click here to read more. 3. She Was the First-Ever Coach for the Georgetown Women’s Golf Team & Was the 2003 Big East Coach of the Year. Keyser was the ...

Trump's Poll Numbers Show His Ceiling Is Made Of Steel, Not Glass

... resistance The rise and possible fall of the ‘Card’ in politics Clinton beats Trump by nearly 3 M in popular vote MORE and Green Party candidate Jill Stein. Pennsylvania: Trump’s average support from 8/9 to 9/8 is 38.5% which is exactly where he was in the first PA poll on 8/9. During the same period, Clinton went from a high of 48% on 8/9 to a low of 44% on 9/8, a loss of 4 points. North Carolina: Trump’s average support from 8/9 to 9/8 was 40.1%, exactly where he started in the first NC poll on 9/8. During the same month, Clinton went from 43% on 8/9 to 42% on 9/8, a loss of 1 point. Ohio: Trump’s average support from 8/9 to 9/11 was 39.5% exactly where he stands on 9/11, but that is down 3 points from where he started in the first Ohio poll on 8/9, 42%. During the same month, Clinton ...

Who Was The Absolute Worst Pundit Of The Election

... off-base, out of touch, and hilariously arrogant. The controversy over Mitt Romney as a possible secretary of state for Donald Trump has boiled down to a few elements, perhaps the most prominent at the moment being the desire for an apology being expressed by a number of Trump loyalists.  But what about the pundits?  If they earn their living by providing expert analysis, haven’t they disgraced themselves. Now, I can understand a number of candidates having strong supporters.  George Will, who publicly wished for a 50-state Hillary Clinton victory, certainly deserves consideration.  But it is on the left that we find the most vitriol, or perhaps just the loudest vitriol, considering the depth of Will’s desire. One nominee worth considering is Bob Beckel.  The “Trump Fan Network” has compiled some of his most foolish statements. But nominations are open, particularly accompanied by a highlight reel.  There is a huge field out there. Hat tip: Clarice Feldman. Is it schadenfreude season yet?  Surely, the epic ...

Bob Beckel Will Return To Fox News’ ‘the Five

... hosts on TV. See Gallery. The highest paid hosts on TV. 17. Anderson Cooper: $9 million to $11 million. Cooper has been hosting his CNN show "Anderson Cooper 360" since 2003. (Photo: Getty). 16. George Stephanopoulos: $10 million. The "Good Morning America" host  renewed his contract with ABC in 2014.  According to TV Guide , Stephanopoulos signed on for a five-year deal. (Photo: Getty). 15. Chelsea Handler: $10 million. It pays to move to Netflix. The former E! host reportedly signed a  $10 million deal with Netflix  consisting of several comedy specials and a talk show for the streaming service. Handler previously made between  $8 million  and  $12 million  for her E! show. (Photo: Getty). 14. Shepard Smith: $10 million. The Fox News anchor renewed his contract in 2013 in a multi-year contract, which changed his role to  managing editor of Fox News' breaking news division and hosting "Shepard Smith Reporting.". (Photo: Getty). 13. Robin Roberts: $10 million to $14 million. The "Good Morning America" cohost ...

Cnn Appearances Show Bob Beckel Ready To Work Again; Here’s His Best Option

... to be a bit more buttoned-up and less, well…Beckelesque. Through the years, he has created ample controversy on The Five: Referring to “the Chinamen” as the biggest threat to national security, calling for cutting off visas for students from Muslim countries after the Boston bombings, and often dropping f/s-bombs and flipping off his co-hosts. What flies at Fox may not necessarily mesh with the culture of CNN…. So would the network be the best fit for Beckel? Maybe, maybe not. For the 66-year-old to really shine, he always needs a foil, an adversary to play off of. Combative, befuddled , you’ve-got-to-be-effing-kidding-me-Bob always beats unchallenged, sleepy, affable Bob. And at CNN, it’s not clear who that person is or what program currently on the docket would be any kind of real fit for him. Would he be fine as a contributor? Sure. But if I’m signing him, I want something more than just fine…just another face with no definitive home. So how about MSNBC? Would 30 Rock be a better fit? Yes, but only if the network adds him to the Morning Joe table on a permanent basis. Know this: It’s the closest thing to The Five in terms of extemporaneous thought and ...