Cheney to Blitzer: Lay Off My Lesbian Daughter

Posted Jan 24th 2007 5:38PM by TMZ Staff

Vice President Dick Cheney went off on CNN's "Situation Room" host Wolf Blitzer for asking him about ... his lesbian daughter Mary's pregnancy.

On Wednesday's episode, Blitzer congratulated the sneering Veep on the impending birth of his grandchild, while adding that some conservative groups are critical of Mary's pregnancy. Blitzer then read a statement by the anti-gay Christian organizaton, Focus on the Family. "Mary Cheney's pregnancy raises the question of what's best for children. Just because it's possible to conceive a child outside of the relationship of a married mother and father, doesn't mean it's best for the child."

A steaming Dick would not respond to the comment but did seethe, "I'm delighted -- I'm delighted I'm about to have a sixth grandchild, Wolf, and obviously think the world of both of my daughters and all of my grandchildren. And I think, frankly, you're out of line with that question."

Blitzer, who stated he was sympathetic to Mary and her partner Liz, tried defending himself by saying, "That was just a question that's come up and it's a responsible, fair question." But Cheney wasn't having it and fumed, "I just fundamentally disagree with your perspective." Wolf quickly switched topics to another controversial woman Cheney's not too happy with, Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

This isn't the first time Dick was inflamed by someone mentioning his lesbian daughter. In 2004, the Cheneys found it inappropriate when John Kerry mentioned Mary's homosexuality during a presidential debate.

Filed under: TV, Celebrity Feuds

Comments [117]

Digg it Del.icio.us My Yahoo Sphere RSS MySpace Permalink Email

from

More news at PopEater.com

Reader Comments

(Page 6 of 8)Previous 15 Comments | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Most Recent | Next 15 Comments

76. . Wolf Blitzer was out of line, as was John Kerry. Personal, family relationships have nothing to do with his job as Vice President.
If you were being asked questions about your JOB, would you find it appropriate to discuss your family's business? No way!
Wolf was out of line. Cheney is in the public eye, but to put him on the hot seat for the choices his daughter makes is wrong. And you all know it

Posted at 11:41AM on Jan 25th 2007 by bob

77. Dick Cheney may not agree with his daughter's lifestyle. He may have no problem with it. I do believe though, that the issue is more that people should have a choice, atleast, about what they decide to do with their life. A person can be against gay marriage, but still understand that the constitution allows people, state by state, to choose. If one does not agree with gay marriage, they can still take their stand, but people have to be able to choose their own paths, for better or worse.

Posted at 11:45AM on Jan 25th 2007 by Sachacon

78. The point is moot, since there is NO proof that a God even exists. All the fuss by these Bible-bashers (and I know, I used to be one until I saw the proverbial light) is just a way to excuse their bigotry.

Posted at 12:11PM on Jan 25th 2007 by STeven

79. #10 Beatrice. You don't even know what you are talking about when it comes to the Iraq War, you must be one of those Liberal ASS(**@)) or a Democ(RAT)! From the sounds of it you must be a Liberal Democrat. What a PITY!

Posted at 12:15PM on Jan 25th 2007 by Theresa

80. Mary Cheney is not just the daughter of Dick, but also a republican political operative. This question was fair and deserved to be asked & answered. Dick is such a hypocrite! May I say, what a Dick!

Posted at 12:42PM on Jan 25th 2007 by Dennis Jones

81. You see people its not a problem with the religious crowd if your a f***ing rich retarded lesbian...as long as your a RICH retarded lesbian.
Its all about the money.
And boy is wolf blizter a p***y or what?
I would have jumped down that fat asses throat with some real good questions...I'd have made him cry like a little baby.

Posted at 12:43PM on Jan 25th 2007 by bang

82. Amy...you are WAY too intelligent to be posting here. But since you did, THANK YOU...Finally some common sense!!! Lynn I agree with you too.

And a side note this is my first post EVER on this site...not that some of you judgemental jerks care....lol....sorry had to say it.

Posted at 12:58PM on Jan 25th 2007 by Listen to Amy

83. John Kerry hates ketchup

Posted at 1:00PM on Jan 25th 2007 by WHO ME?

84. "Cheney is in the public eye, but to put him on the hot seat for the choices his daughter makes is wrong. And you all know it"

thanks, bob. You can copy my posts word for word any time you want to and take credit for it. I'm honored, lol.

Posted at 1:03PM on Jan 25th 2007 by Bettyboop

85. Theresa, I had thought that tmz.com was a media/gossip site, not a political one.

Cheney wants his family life to be off limits, then perhaps he should do a bit more to prevent his party from interfering in other people's family lives. You can't support a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage, oppose legislation that would forbid discrimination against gays and lesbians, and inexplicably keep them out of the military (a military in which he's never served) and at the same time, declare that it's DIFFERENT because it's YOUR DAUGHTER. No, it's not. Every other gay person is someone else's son or daughter, and he's got no problem demonizing them or promoting discrimiation against them. He doesn't like the questions? Too fscking bad. Those questions wouldn't be asked if there weren't such a blatant disconnect between his publically-stated policy stance and his personal life.
He's a public figure trying to have it both ways. Doesn't work, no matter how often the old windbag blows up on the air. He still looks like a hypocrite.

Posted at 1:08PM on Jan 25th 2007 by beatrice

86. I just wanted to say that I am being raised by 2 men that are both my fathers that love and care for me dearly, I am not at all "confused" about the situation. They send me to the best school and are both active in all my school activities. We are raised with morals and have been taught from right from wrong, and was taught to love everyone and not judge unlike most of you, so who is being raised right here? I also have a sister as well, so for all you that have poison minds you are the ones that need the help not us.

Posted at 1:14PM on Jan 25th 2007 by tyler

87. Amy #74 is the Amy I was referring to, I just noticed another amy...and all she thought was that 'Dick was inflamed' was way funny.......sorry not the common sense I was pointing out.....LOL!

Posted at 1:22PM on Jan 25th 2007 by Listen to Amy

88. Hey Tyler, I know a dude in Missouri that works at a pizza parlor that wouldn't mind taking you in, poor kid.

Posted at 3:09PM on Jan 25th 2007 by Me

89. I am a Chrisitian and I am horrified by all the comments that other "so-called Christians" make regarding homosexuality. If you were true Chrisitans then you would remember that Jesus loves all, accepts all, and even walked with prostitutes when he was alive. God does not hate homosexuals, he may not agree with it but he accepts them and loves them because he loves all his children. You should be ashamed of yourselves because as God of children we should encourage people to join in the Lord's walk not alienate them. And to say that a child growing up in an abusive home rather than by two loving parents regardless of their sexual preference is just plain old ignorant. For all the homosexuals reading this not all Christians are as mean spirited as Vega Lee.

Posted at 3:29PM on Jan 25th 2007 by Leslie

90. Bush, Cheney and his administration should be IMPEACHED for the Iraq mess, Kartrina mess AND the Trillion dollar defecit this country is in, not to mention the countless times they have VIOLATED the Constitution...No wonder immigrants are returning to their homeland. I'm sure a third world country will be better than this if Bush continues to run this country!!! Can't wait for '08 election!!!!!!

Posted at 4:12PM on Jan 25th 2007 by Maverick

Previous 15 Comments | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Most Recent | Next 15 Comments