Alyssa Farah Griffin

[falltime]

Any tittle suggestions?

 

[Shrek]

"All legs no substance" or "when I was on the White House staff"....................................

Edited September 1, 2023 by Shrek

[Medicine Crow]

"Who knew?"

[Gemma Violet]

"Politics and Vanderpump Rules Are My Game"

"Ex-Trumper:  I've Seen the Light"

"I'm Not a Former Federal Prosecutor, but I Can Raise the Hackles of Those Who Are"

 

Edited September 2, 2023 by Gemma Violet

[Haleth]

Poor Alyssa is too boring to even have a clever description.

Bless her heart.

Hey!  Maybe that - Poor Alyssa, bless her heart. 🤣

[FaginZorro]

I do not share AFG's political leanings, but I find her to be a good addition to the panel. After one year I like that she states her opinion and holds her ground without being obnoxious (unlike MM). Nor has she pouted or hung her head at the poor treatment by Sunny especially. She knows that she is the new girl and acts accordingly. I hope that she will slowly and judiciously assert her presence more in this second season. She owns her position. She deploys her toothy smile. She is intelligent and well-spoken, not full of malapropisms (like "desperacy" from EH. Sheesh!) She is amusing and lighthearted when appropriate. I very much regret that she was a willing part of the DJT administration. She will carry this sin all of her life. But I still want to extract the best of what this flawed person has to offer vs. kicking her to the curb.

I welcome a calm, well-informed exchange with others of different political views. I do not want everyone on the panel to be in lockstep. Thus I am glad that AFG has a place at the table. While I do not "go to their church," I would welcome even another Republican/conservative pleasant, well-spoken, well-informed voice at the table. Ana is a lovable conservative and very funny and intelligent, but she does not really explain the roots of conservative perspectives to my satisfaction. Perhaps a woman of accomplishment who is somewhat older -- a Sandra Day O'Connor type. Or a Republican businesswoman -- a Georgette Mossbacher type. Or perhaps an outspoken, intelligent, accomplished non-wealthy immigrant woman (a hijab-wearing Muslim) with conservative views.

On a shallow note, I find AFG's personal taste and the View's stylists to be on point. AFG is almost always well-dressed, well-coiffed, and well-maquillaged to suit her figure and coloring.  Her personal style is very attractive.

[cinsays]

2 hours ago, FaginZorro said:

I do not share AFG's political leanings, but I find her to be a good addition to the panel. After one year I like that she states her opinion and holds her ground without being obnoxious (unlike MM). Nor has she pouted or hung her head at the poor treatment by Sunny especially. She knows that she is the new girl and acts accordingly. I hope that she will slowly and judiciously assert her presence more in this second season. She owns her position. She deploys her toothy smile. She is intelligent and well-spoken, not full of malapropisms (like "desperacy" from EH. Sheesh!) She is amusing and lighthearted when appropriate. I very much regret that she was a willing part of the DJT administration. She will carry this sin all of her life. But I still want to extract the best of what this flawed person has to offer vs. kicking her to the curb.

I welcome a calm, well-informed exchange with others of different political views. I do not want everyone on the panel to be in lockstep. Thus I am glad that AFG has a place at the table. While I do not "go to their church," I would welcome even another Republican/conservative pleasant, well-spoken, well-informed voice at the table. Ana is a lovable conservative and very funny and intelligent, but she does not really explain the roots of conservative perspectives to my satisfaction. Perhaps a woman of accomplishment who is somewhat older -- a Sandra Day O'Connor type. Or a Republican businesswoman -- a Georgette Mossbacher type. Or perhaps an outspoken, intelligent, accomplished non-wealthy immigrant woman (a hijab-wearing Muslim) with conservative views.

On a shallow note, I find AFG's personal taste and the View's stylists to be on point. AFG is almost always well-dressed, well-coiffed, and well-maquillaged to suit her figure and coloring.  Her personal style is very attractive.

maquillaged? had to look that one up

 

[Medicine Crow]

On 9/6/2023 at 12:26 PM, cinsays said:

maquillaged? had to look that one up

 

Me too!!

[Haleth]

Fancy word! 

[Gemma Violet]

I was at IHeart to listen to the latest Behind the Table podcast, and I noticed that they removed Alyssa's episode.  The others are still there.  I checked Apple Podcasts and same thing--Alyssa's is gone.  Strange.

[Mimi]

That’s odd!  I wonder why?

[maggiemae]

I like her. She isn't a thing like Elisabeth, or Meghan. Or like Jed, or Cameron  or Abby.

I think she is fun, and states her case even if I don't agree. Unlike Sunny always pouting and not giving an inch about her perfect life and "friends."

[Haleth]

Cassidy Hutchinson was on Nicolle’s show yesterday and had lots of glowing things to say about Alyssa. She said she greatly admires Alyssa for leaving the admin when she did, altho at first she was angry about it, and considers her very brave. This was one thing that led Cassidy to testify, wanting to be like Alyssa. 

[Gemma Violet]

I saw Alyssa on This Week with George Stephanopoulos and she did really well.  

[RealHousewife]

On 9/1/2023 at 1:49 PM, Shrek said:

"All legs no substance" or "when I was on the White House staff"....................................

lol Alyssa does have the best legs! I have long, slender legs like her, but she makes me want to work out and tan. 

I do actually really like Alyssa. I find her to be one of the nicest hosts they've had on the show. I've actually even felt bad for the way she's been spoken to at times. I knew I'd like her more than MM, but I didn't expect that to happen. 

[ForumLou]

Wannabee Housewife? 

On 11/23/2023 at 10:00 AM, RealHousewife said:

lol Alyssa does have the best legs! I have long, slender legs like her, but she makes me want to work out and tan. 

I do actually really like Alyssa. I find her to be one of the nicest hosts they've had on the show. I've actually even felt bad for the way she's been spoken to at times. I knew I'd like her more than MM, but I didn't expect that to happen. 

Yes but the maturity level shows through. Alyssa didn't cry and cop an attitude etc she handled it like an adult.  I think at first they were testing her to see if she could handle the big leagues. i think she did. 

[Gemma Violet]

There's a NYT article about Alyssa.  Alyssa talked about it on today's Behind the Table podcast and she seems pleased with it.  I can't read it because it's behind a paywall.  Could anyone tell me if there are any interesting behind-the-scenes stuff and maybe summarize it?  One thing Alyssa did talk about was the co-hosts being supportive and Joy telling the reporter to be nice to Alyssa.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/09/style/alyssa-farah-griffin-trump-cnn.html#:~:text=After breaking with her onetime,“The View” and CNN.&text=Now and then during an,of a hero to Democrats.

[bluegirl147]

Thank you @HerkyJerky.  I don't think I ever liked any of the conservative co hosts.  I'm not sure I even tolerated any of them.  But Alyssa doesn't bother me.  And one big reason why is she plays well with others.  I don't agree with a lot of what she says regarding policy but overall she is nice to watch.  

 

[atomic]

I don't like Alyssa for reasons that were touched on in the article about what a fake opportunist she is. But still, I'd rather take a phony like her over her rude, screeching predecessor any day.

[Gemma Violet]

Thanks, HerkyJerky! 🥰

[HerkyJerky]

Alyssa did a good job on the panel on This Week with George S.  A lot better than Reince Preibus who usually represents the Republican side.

[mispickel]

On 5/5/2024 at 10:18 PM, HerkyJerky said:

Alyssa did a good job on the panel on This Week with George S.  A lot better than Reince Preibus who usually represents the Republican side.

But every time I see her on there her microphone isn't working!

[HerkyJerky]

7 hours ago, mispickel said:

But every time I see her on there her microphone isn't working!

True!🤣

[Haleth]

 Oops. Wrong thread. 

Edited May 9 by Haleth

[HerkyJerky]

Did anyone watch her on Watch What Happens Live? Anything juicy?

[Gemma Violet]

 

Did anyone watch her on Watch What Happens Live? Anything juicy?

Darn, I forgot about it.  I guess I'll catch it online.

eta:  A little Aftershow tidbit.

 

Edited July 24 by Gemma Violet

[Gemma Violet]

 

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[HerkyJerky]

It was nice seeing Alyssa tonight on the CNN panel of the post debate coverage, but I bet she’s going to be REALLY tired tomorrow on the view!😴

[Gemma Violet]

Alyssa announced on the podcast today that she's undergoing IVF treatments.  She said she's been trying to get pregnant for one and a half years.  She's now doing her second cycle of IVF.  She said she felt fine during the first cycle, but this second cycle has her feeling like a wreck and she is tired and emotional.  

[Haleth]

Aww, that’s too bad. I hope she has more success this round. It’s not an easy process. 

[BuckeyeLou]

I hope Alyssa will be OK, she has to be worried & under a lot of stress, knowing she is on Kash Patel's List of people who will be charged with disloyalty to Trump & brought up on some kind of charges(along with her friend, Cassidy Hutchison).  There are a lot of people in the media who must be worried about their names being on Kash's list.

[Blissfool]

20 hours ago, Gemma Violet said:

Alyssa announced on the podcast today that she's undergoing IVF treatments.  She said she's been trying to get pregnant for one and a half years.  She's now doing her second cycle of IVF.  She said she felt fine during the first cycle, but this second cycle has her feeling like a wreck and she is tired and emotional.  

Awww this reminds me of when Whoopi blatantly asked her "are you pregnant?" on air. If she was struggling at the time, it might have hurt her emotionally. 😔

[Back Atcha]

 

On 12/3/2024 at 9:33 PM, Blissfool said:

  On 12/3/2024 at 1:06 AM, Gemma Violet said:

Alyssa announced on the podcast today that she's undergoing IVF treatments.  She said she's been trying to get pregnant for one and a half years.  She's now doing her second cycle of IVF.  She said she felt fine during the first cycle, but this second cycle has her feeling like a wreck and she is tired and emotional. 

On 12/3/2024 at 9:33 PM, Blissfool said:

Awww this reminds me of when Whoopi blatantly asked her "are you pregnant?" on air. If she was struggling at the time, it might have hurt her emotionally. 😔

Yet another reason why Whoopi is NOT a good fit for this show.  Alyssa has been an "opposing view," while remaining kind, interesting and entertaining. I'm often surprised (don't know why) at how RUDE to Alyssa Whoopi is allowed to be.  Sad IVF situation...in my day (I'm 84) not getting pregnant for a year and a half wasn't long--even for all my Catholic friends.  We actually considered ourselves somewhat lucky!  She's probably considering the "age" of her eggs; we had no clue in our Dark Ages.

This information won't make Whoopi any kinder to Alyssa...although she'll pretend it will.