Reader: Michael Brown’s criticism of Obama over Hurricane Sandy poorly timed

Sam Levin's interview with former FEMA director turned talk-radio host Michael Brown went viral hours after Hurricane Sandy made landfall on the East Coast -- and Brown's suggestion that President Obama may have held a news conference about the storm too early riled up plenty of readers. Like this one,...
By Michael Roberts
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Sam Levin’s interview with former FEMA director turned talk-radio host Michael Brown went viral hours after Hurricane Sandy made landfall on the East Coast — and Brown’s suggestion that President Obama may have held a news conference about the storm too early riled up plenty of readers. Like this one, for instance.

bethies writes:

Mr. Brown,

Who are you to criticize our President? I have heard Governor Christie, Republican, give nothing but praise for President Obama’s help during Hurricane Sandy. Now remind me sir, what did the critics say about you and Pres. Bush and Hurricane Katrina? I have great respect for Gov. Christie. If you have some help to offer the victims of Sandy, wonderful. If not, don’t try to stir up negativity in people with your criticism.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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