Hasselbeck Gets Hot -- and a Hug From Babwa

Token "View" conservative Elisabeth Hasselbeck doesn't hide her emotions when it comes to the controversy surrounding the morning-after pill.

A heated discussion about the subject erupted on Wednesday's show when Barbara Walters brought up that the controversial morning-after pill was being considered for approval for over-the-counter distribution by the FDA. Hasselbeck became visibly upset while arguing the topic and was scolded by Walters for being overly emotional. The agitated Elisabeth proceeded to tear up her cards as the show went to a commercial break.

When the show returned from the break, Elisabeth was being soothed by a motherly Walters as they sat in each other's laps. Barbara told Elisabeth that she respected her opinions and Elisabeth responded that she respected Barbara' s opinion as well--and that she loved being on the show. They then hugged and kissed.

While the display was slightly disturbing--to say the least--we're just happy this sort of mothering wasn't around when Star was on the show.



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61. It's ok for everyone to have an opinon, except for Elizabeth? I think she made a great point and she's not afraid to state it. It's nice to see a young mother with a spine. I support Elizabeth 100% !!!!

Posted at 7:02PM on Aug 2nd 2006 by One Big Mother

62. She says she's passionate? Mel Gibson is passionate about his views too, does that make him right? Her poor, poor, poor, poor husband. God bless him!!

Posted at 7:02PM on Aug 2nd 2006 by Stringer

63. it is one thing to be passionate, it's another to throw a tantrum like a child. i like the concept of "the view" - women's perspectives, and furthermore women from different backgrounds. and i think it is important to have different views represented, and while i am liberal and disagree with most everything conservatives have to say about this this topic and others related to women's health, they deserve to be heard just like i deserve to be heard. but elizabeth hasselbeck is defiently NOT a good representative for the conservative point of view. i hope she's fired and replaced with someone who can express themselves without screaming and flailing about, and then needing to be held like a little child.
if she's fired i at least hope rosie o'donnel puts her in her place.

Posted at 7:03PM on Aug 2nd 2006 by kelly

64. I think Elisabeth belongs on FoxNews... perhaps as a co-host on the O'Reilly show. While I respect her morals, I think The View is not the right format for her riduculous right-wing tirades.
It's very hard to take anything she says serious anymore. She's just become too full of herself. Come on guys... I know this show is supposed to be about differing views and opinions, but she can be overbearing while trying to impose her views on us. To equate the morning after pill with discarding a newborn on the sidewalk is just ludicrous!

Posted at 7:06PM on Aug 2nd 2006 by BONNIE

65. THIS IS IN RESPONSE TO "ONE BIG MOTHER"

YEAH & I'LL BET YOU'RE A CONSERVATIVE CHRISTIAN TOO!!!

Posted at 7:25PM on Aug 2nd 2006 by Linda

66. Let me clear this up for you. You have a constitutional right to free speech as it relates to the government. The government can't , with some notable exceptions, shut you up. The rest of us can tell you to shut up. Your boss can tell you to shut up. Barbara can tell Elizabeth or Star or anyone else on her show to shut up. But just cause you're free to say it, doesn't mean the rest of us can't call you out for saying stupid and erroneous things. Elizabeth? Mel? You're wrong. Shut up!

Posted at 7:25PM on Aug 2nd 2006 by khia213

67. I think Elizabeth is just crazy. I mean everyone who comes on the show and they have a hot topic that perhaps is controversial she brings it upon herself to throw her ideas on them and in a very aggressive way. I think someone needs to smack her. I cannot wait until Rosie gets on. I am sure she'll put her in check and maybe enough to get her to quit.

Posted at 7:39PM on Aug 2nd 2006 by Rockstar2006

68. I wish they would replace Elisabeth. She never lets anyone else talks. She also thinks that her opinion is everyone else's opinion. That's the impression I get from her. I enjoyed Shannon Doherty on the show. I hope they have her as the new host.

Posted at 7:41PM on Aug 2nd 2006 by M

69. Elisabeth is getting obnoxious. She should start looking for another job. Just wait till she faces off with Rosie!!!

Posted at 7:50PM on Aug 2nd 2006 by Judy

70. Republicans don't have faith in God. if they had faith in God, they wouldn't be running around trying to do his job for him. If being gay or having an abortion is wrong. The person will pay for it at the end of their life.

I know someone who was date raped at 16 and she aborted the baby, that was the right thing for her to do. Who the hell am I to go and tell her she's wrong. Why do Republicans feel the need to force their beliefs on other people? Isn't that what the Muslim extremist are trying to do?

Posted at 8:07PM on Aug 2nd 2006 by Rain

71. I saw the show this morning! Elizabeth has said on the show she has been trying for another baby (with no luck)so maybe this why she is emotional about a morning after pill. However she DOES NOT respect people who do not agree with her! She is a terrible human being. Watch the show and you will see what a stupid she is! I hope her husband cheats on her with Al Reynolds

Posted at 8:08PM on Aug 2nd 2006 by Stan

72. Miss EH should care more about being with her baby and perhaps another baby on the way than making those big bucks on the view. Is it better to let the nanny raise your kids EH? Hypocrite as usual. I agree when Rosie comes on I don't know how they will get through this show and get off the hot topics! will make for good tv though

Posted at 8:30PM on Aug 2nd 2006 by alison

73. I saw this mornings show, the only reason I watch this, is to see what kind of fool
Elisabeth makes of herself....I've never heard her agree with anything....What a screaming liberal feminist! Barbwa, please get someone else!

Posted at 8:48PM on Aug 2nd 2006 by Jen

74. Too bad Elisabeth's parents didn't use this pill when their condom broke and they conceived her.

Posted at 8:50PM on Aug 2nd 2006 by dms

75. Eliz. Is a moron. And so is everyone else who beleives this is the abortion pill. This pill is a preventative of conception. She might as well stop taking her birth control and stop using condoms if she thinks this pill is wrong. The dumb bitch.

Posted at 8:59PM on Aug 2nd 2006 by KK

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