Probably every hour on the hour, right?
Well, on Tuesday, Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) said: "I believe sincerely that if Roland Burris had not been an African-American, then he would be appointed. They think that they are above the law, and although they might not be termed racist, their action is racist."
Oddly, despite tremendous media coverage of Burris's refused seating Tuesday, Rush's comments went largely unnoticed:
- Not one word mentioned on any of the three broadcast network evening news programs Tuesday
- Not one word on CNN Tuesday
- Not one word in print versions of the New York Times Wednesday
- Not one word from the Washington Post Wednesday.
For their part, Fox News and MSNBC did address Rush's statements.
Exit question: would the coverage of this issue have been different if Republicans controlled the Senate?
Answer: that's a rhetorical question.
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As loosely
January 7, 2009 - 14:13 ET by oldmanateeas the 'racist' term is tossed about, I'd like to see the MSM that has ignored this statement be called 'racist' as well.
But, I will bet my money instead that FOX and those that do report it will be called racist for trying to stir up trouble.
If the Senate was currently
January 7, 2009 - 14:13 ET by R D HelmIf the Senate was currently controlled by Republicans, and a black Congressman, in response to Roland Burris not being seated as president-elect Barack Obama's replacement Tuesday, accused that body of racism, do you think media would have reported it?
It would have been front page fare in the print media, and the electronic MSM would be running all-day specials about it.
What is more, both Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson, bullhorns in hand, would be fighting over space in front of the capitol building, with a sizable rent-a-mob amassed behind them, which I am pretty sure would include Cynthia McKinney, accusing Reid of every transgression they could think of.
-Dave
“Them that’s going get on the wagon. Them that ain’t get out of the way.” -Because enough is enough.
→ Sister Harriet Caves In
January 7, 2009 - 15:23 ET by Cool ArrowDrudge is reporting what we've all suspected; that Harriet Reid doesn't have a leg to stand on with his wish to prevent Roland Burris from joining the Senate.
Looks like Harriet doesn't like the idea of Americans being so convinced of his racism. Strange, he hasn't said anything to indicate he'll prevent Al Franken of Caroline Kennedy from joining.
CA....Surprise!
January 7, 2009 - 15:27 ET by BlondeNot much.
I heard earlier on Fox one of the talking heads say that Dingy Harry needs a beeper warning for all of his backing up.
If he keeps it up at this stellar pace, I'm sure his reelection campaign might be a little more "interesting" than he'd like. Hoping, anyway.
→ Right on Blonde
January 7, 2009 - 15:37 ET by Cool ArrowCan you imagine a more frail, limpwristed individual to be the face of the Democrat-led Senate?
I honestly appreciate him so perfectly representing Democrats. It's a twofer. Nancy fills the personna in her own special way as well.
Well, maybe Bawney Fwank
January 7, 2009 - 15:44 ET by BlondeWill move to New Yawk and be appointed Senator, in lieu of Princess Caroline of Kennedy.
That would give us a couple of poofters in the Senate.
Funny how the Dems all rallied around Obama...
January 7, 2009 - 16:30 ET by OxyCon...when he and his campaign libeled President Clinton as a racist.
But now the same Dems who took part in Obama's smear job on the Clintons are getting the race card thrown in their faces.
Karma sure is coming around quickly these days, what with Judas Richardson who knifed his friends in the back for his own political gain, then came up with nothing to show for his disloyalty, and now with Obama's racebaters are having the tables turned on them.
Can't wait to see more of the same.
Senate Restaurant
January 7, 2009 - 23:19 ET by nadadhimmiSo the only black person in the senate restaurant will be the servers???. Hey, I thought that was a "black seat" now. The true Democrat racists in the senate don't want any more "black boys" eating with them you know. The sad part is, American Blacks seem to believe the Demo horseshit about inclusiveness, and diversity, even as the blacks are relegated back to the cotton fields. It's laughable, but are blacks as a group really that Goddamn stupid?, I think not.