AP's Kugler: Palin Meets Leaders 'in a Bubble

September 24th, 2008 1:12 AM
Doubtless still seething over not being privy to Gov. Sarah Palin's private chats with world leaders, AP's Sara Kugler described the Republican vice presidential nominee as being wrapped "in a bubble" by the campaign, even though it's fairly common practice for politicians to chat with foreign dignitaries behind closed doors.Here's how Kugler opened her September 23 evening article, "Palin in a…

AP's Palin Reporter Gave to Liberal 527 Group in

September 23rd, 2008 6:05 PM
Earlier today I noted how AP reporter Sara Kugler painted the McCain/Palin campaign as having "banned" print reporters from asking the Republican vice presidential candidate questions as she met with foreign leaders. This despite no concern by the AP or other print outlets back in July when Barack Obama conducted closed-door meetings with European heads of state.Now a NewsBusters tipster has…

AP Whines Palin 'Banned' Them From Chat with Foreign Leaders; No Such

September 23rd, 2008 1:04 PM
Associated Press reporter Sara Kugler pounded out a 7-paragraph article today on how McCain running mate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R), has "[Banned] reporters from meetings with leaders" from around the world. Palin is in New York City for the open of the United Nations General Assembly. A review of media coverage from Obama's behind-closed-doors chats with European heads of state, however, shows…

AP Presents Image of Robotic Sarah Palin Who 'Sticks to Script

September 10th, 2008 8:46 AM