Weekend Captionfest
February 1st, 2008 4:00 PM
Sen. Barack Obama (D-Illinois) and Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) embrace following their debate in Los Angeles on January 31, 2008.
Clinton-backing Mayor Got Money from Rezko; Will the Media Care
February 1st, 2008 3:29 PM
One major flash-point in the January 21 Democratic debate was when Hillary Clinton slammed Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) for ties to Tony Rezko, an indicted real estate developer. Shortly thereafter a photo from the Clinton administration depicting Sen. Clinton with Rezko and her husband came to the fore, and Clinton subsequently denied knowing Rezko.Fast forward to today and the Associated Press…
Tapper Holds Up Coulter as Symbol of 'Blind Outrage' at McCain
February 1st, 2008 1:55 PM
ABC's Jake Tapper took some jabs at conservative columnist Ann Coulter in a February 1 post to his Political Punch blog. Coulter, no McCain fan she, went so far as to facetiously pledge on "Hannity & Colmes" that she'd campaign for Hillary Clinton if she were the Democratic nominee and Sen. McCain her GOP opponent. To my judgment, Tapper did land a few good hits in laying out his case for…
CBS ‘Early Show’ Guest: GOP ‘A Restricted White Men's Club
February 1st, 2008 1:13 PM
On Friday’s CBS "Early Show," co-host Harry Smith analyzed Thursday’s Democratic debate with Democratic strategist Joe Trippi and the left wing editor of "The Nation," Katrina Vanden Heuvel, who called the debate between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama "a historic first," while referring to Republicans as the "Grim Old Party" and "a restricted white men's club." Vanden Heuvel went to say that, "…
ABC's Kate Snow: The Oscar Goes to Barack and Hillary
February 1st, 2008 12:17 PM
"Good Morning America" correspondent Kate Snow appeared ready to present Academy Award statues to Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton on Friday's show. The reporter gushed over the performance of the two Democrats at Thursday's Los Angeles-based Democratic debate. She rhapsodized, "So, the nominees for best performance in a televised debate go to Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton..."Snow, as well as…
Sit, Roll Over, Speak
February 1st, 2008 10:26 AM
Tim Russert isn't practicing his Christmas tree-ornament hanging technique. The Meet the Press host is demonstrating how John McCain is dangling the VP slot to Mike Huckabee. And Huck seems as transfixed as a hound before a bone, judging by the way he's staying in the race against all odds and spending his time taking shots at Mitt Romney.Russert was a guest during the 7 AM half-hour of Morning…
Scarborough: McCain Can't Win Without Rush, Dobson
February 1st, 2008 7:28 AM
Don't tell Joe Scarborough that John McCain's the stronger Republican candidate because he can attract voters in the middle. The Morning Joe host has depicted McCain as unelectable because of the opposition to him of two key conservative leaders, Rush Limbaugh and James Dobson.Scarborough's comments during the opening segment of today's Morning Joe were prompted by an article in today's New York…
LAT’s McManus Overlooks Clinton’s Flip-Flop on Licenses for Illega
January 31st, 2008 11:58 PM
Doyle McManus, Washington Bureau Chief for the Los Angeles Times, and one of the three members of the mainstream media who asked questions at Thursday night’s Democratic presidential debate on CNN, neglected to mention Hillary Clinton’s previous waffling on the subject of driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants when he asked the former First Lady about the issue. "Senator Clinton, Senator Obama…
Obama-Clinton Debate, CNN 8pm ET
January 31st, 2008 7:10 PM
Following the dropout of John Edwards, the remaining two Democratic presidential candidates are squaring off tonight at 8 on CNN (live video link). Watch the fur fly and post your comments here or, if you are a registered NB user, join the live chat.
ABC's Ross Attacks Hillary From the Left; Hits Ties to Wal-Mart
January 31st, 2008 4:05 PM
ABC investigative reporter Brian Ross attacked Hillary Clinton from the left on Thursday's "Good Morning America." The correspondent looked into the Democrat's ties to Wal Mart during the late '80s and early '90s. He found the image of a "very corporate Hillary Clinton" and someone who played "the loyal company woman" to the successful business. However, the news wasn't all bad for Clinton. GMA…
ABC's Donaldson: Who Cares if Hillary Smears Obama in the Debate
January 31st, 2008 1:21 PM
ABC reporters Sam Donaldson and Cokie Roberts acted as debate coaches for Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama on Thursday's "Good Morning America." Previewing the January 31 debate between the two, Donaldson suggested that Clinton be aggressive and "put [Obama] on the defensive." The veteran journalist then casually asserted that it doesn't matter whether the New York senator's charges would be true…
Newsweek Joins Media Chorus in Praise of John Edwards
January 31st, 2008 12:34 PM
In a January 30 Newsweek Web Exclusive, Matthew Philips added his voice to a chorus of mainstream media figures effusively eulogizing the failed candidacy of class warrior par excellence John Edwards.In, "Travels With John: Edwards ran hard, and he leaves a lasting mark on his party," Philips moved from his lament about Edwards long hours and non-stop campaigning...Some of us started wondering…
CBS ‘Early Show’ Praises ‘Amazing Grace’ of Elizabeth Edwards
January 31st, 2008 12:08 PM
On Thursday’s CBS "Early Show," co-host Harry Smith continued the media’s love affair with John and Elizabeth Edwards following the former Senator dropping out of the presidential race: "John Edwards says he is stepping aside so 'history can blaze its path.' And it will tonight. Also this morning, we're going to look at the amazing grace of Elizabeth Edwards who has campaigned passionately beside…
