One doesn't have to be a PR professional to know that Rep. Grimm's (R-NY) behavior towards a NY1 TV Reporter immediately after the State of the Nation on Tuesday, was ridiculous and stupid in the extreme. It will do immense harm to his media relations going forward and his poor staff will have their work cut out for them if they want anyone else to interview him anytime soon. No one wants to be threatened with bodily harm, even if this is acceptable behavior in a New York borough. Rep. Grimm's future image is grim to say the least.
My New York friends have said - ah nah, move on, its just a New York thing. Well actually, its not. It's rude and I think it will harm him a lot come re-election time. At the very least, he might need some anger management intervention if he loses his temper that easily.
Even though he apologized to the hapless reporter the following morning and it was tacitly accepted, his outburst spread around the world like wild fire. Even the UK press reported on the out of control Congressman from NY! Watch his 'performance' here. Glad I don't have to pick up those pieces.
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