Chris Matthews Calls Hillary Clinton ‘Dukakis in a Dress
January 21st, 2007 9:53 PM
With the love-fest that is currently going on over Sen. Barack Obama (D-Illinois), it is certainly no surprise when a group of mainstream media members gets together to discuss Hillary Clinton’s shortcomings. Yet, it is quite odd to hear someone like Chris Matthews state that the current frontrunner for the 2008 Democrat presidential nomination – and a former first lady – is a female incarnation…
Chris Matthews Slams Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (Updated Video
January 21st, 2007 9:20 PM
This one was pretty deplorable. On Sunday’s “The Chris Matthews Show,” the liberal host said something truly disrespectful about a former House Speaker, and a highly-regarded member of the political establishment (video available here courtesy of our friend at Ms Underestimated).In the predictions segment, the New York Times’ David Brooks said:Newt Gingrich is going to come in a close second in…
'Saturday Night Live' Slams Chris Matthews, Hillary Clinton, and the L
January 21st, 2007 3:52 PM
NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” did a wonderful sketch last evening that in one fell swoop made fun of “Hardball” host Chris Matthews, Sen. Hillary Clinton, and the media’s sycophantic enthrallment with the former first couple from Arkansas (video available here). The skit began with the mock Matthews gushing over finally getting the chance to interview Madame Clinton. After he finally composed…
With Another Presidential Candidate, Stephanopoulos Again Calls for Ga
January 21st, 2007 3:36 PM
Another Democratic presidential candidate, another chance for ABC's George Stephanopoulos to push for higher taxes on energy. On Sunday's This Week, when just-announced candidate Bill Richardson outlined how his energy policy would be based on conservation and improved technology, listing how “it's going to take more efficient air conditioning, it's going to take green buildings, it's going to…
GMA Touts Hillary-Obama Battle as ‘Hot Factor’ vs. ‘Fluid Poetry
January 18th, 2007 3:21 PM
On Thursday’s "Good Morning America," reporter Claire Shipman effusively previewed the looming presidential battle between Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. How, Shipman wondered, would Obama’s "fluid poetry" stand up against Mrs. Clinton’s "hot factor?" The tone of the January 18 piece seemed to indicate that, although members of the media may think both candidates are terrific, Obama…
Networks Swoon Again for Barack Obama, Tout His 'Big Step' Toward Pres
January 16th, 2007 9:28 PM
Just as when Democratic Senator Barack Obama said he was considering a presidential campaign last October, his announcement Monday -- via a Web video that he has set up an exploratory committee -- unleashed media excitement. The CBS Evening News treated it as one of the two big stories of the day: “I'm Katie Couric. Two major stories tonight: A vicious attack in Baghdad....And Senator Barack…
