Fox host highlights 'affectionate' embrace between Bush, openly gay congressman

During a staid, post-State of the Union discussion of the nation's fiscal policy, something caught Brit Hume's eye. The Fox News anchor interrupted commentator Nina Easton to highlight an embrace between President Bush and Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee. Frank is also an openly gay Member of Congress.

"Hold on a second, what we just saw there was an interesting moment, a moment of friendship and almost affection between the president and none other than Barney Frank," Hume said as Frank and Bush hugged. "Who I think it's fair to say is one of the most liberal Members of Congress, also one of the smartest guys up there, but, uh..."

Easton cut him off to point out how closely Frank has worked with the administration on fiscal policy.



This video is from Fox News, broadcast January 28, 2008.









