Spencer Raley is a contributing writer for NewsBusters. A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Spencer attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he recieved a B.A. in Political Science. Spencer worked as a legislative aide in the Texas State House during the 2013 legislative session. He was a News Analysis intern for the Media Research Center during the Summer of 2015.

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CNN Spins On 'Meaner Jeb Bush,' Romney's 'Total Disaster' In Europe
June 10, 2015, 9:46 AM EDT

CNN’s Newsroom with Carol Costello analyzed Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush's trip to Europe and campaign shakeup on Tuesday, and couldn't help but put a negative spin on it. 

MSNBC Live Brings On 'Adios Mofo' Author to Slam Rick Perry
June 5, 2015, 3:28 PM EDT

Shortly after former Texas Governor Rick Perry announced his bid for the Republican nomination yesterday, less-than-objective MSNBC sought out the author of an anti-Perry, anti-Texas book to discuss the highlights of the Texas hopeful’s speech. MSNBC Live host Thomas Roberts and James Moore, an analyst for the network and author of Adios Mofo: Why Rick Perry Will Make America Miss George W Bush, seem to agree 2015's newest presidential candidate is mired in “big negatives.”

Barney Frank Takes Over MSNBC's The Last Word, Blasts Warren Supporters
June 3, 2015, 5:35 PM EDT

Last night MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell all but officially made liberal former Congressman Barney Frank a co-host on his program “The Last Word With Lawrence O’Donnell”. The Massachusetts Democrat appeared on the first 3 segments, spanning 40 minutes. This included a scalding attack on fellow liberal Ben Wikler of MoveOn.org for daring to lead a movement encouraging Senator Elizabeth Warren to challenge Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination for president.