Politico's Simon to John Edwards: Less Jesus, More Gun Control
April 23rd, 2007 5:55 PM
Update at bottom of post: other bloggers reactions.In a column this afternoon, Politico's Roger Simon took a swipe at Democratic presidential candidate and former Sen. John Edwards (D-N.C.) for giving a public prayer for the victims of the Virginia Tech gunman "in Christ's name.":Does John Edwards include Jews in his prayers? Or Muslims? Or Hindus? Or any other non-Christians?He didn’t the other…
The NewsBusters Weekly Recap: April 14 to
April 21st, 2007 9:40 AM
Use Electricity: Don’t Watch GMA ABC’s weatherman, Sam Champion, continued his crusade to get every American to adopt liberal environmental polices. While standing in front of a massive bank of televisions, he lectured viewers on their contribution to global warming: "If you think you have nothing to do with global warming, think again. From the car you drive, to the house you live in, it all…
Disappointment at ABC News: 'Politicians and Gun Control: Why Aren’t
April 20th, 2007 8:31 PM
ABC's Good Morning America and World News on Friday displayed disappointment that liberals and Democrats have not pursued gun control in the wake of the mass murders at Virginia Tech. GMA's on-screen graphic for a 7am half hour story demanded, “Politicians and Gun Control: Why Aren’t They Outraged?” Co-host Robin Roberts rued: “After every major shooting in the U.S., without fail, there has been…
Activist Suggests 'Reference' Checks For Gun Sales; Couric Fails to Sc
April 20th, 2007 6:20 PM
On her "Couric & Co." blog today, the CBS "Evening News" anchor posted a 10-question interview with gun control activist Paul Helmke. Couric's questions largely lobbed softballs for the Brady Campaign's Helmke to hit out of the park. But beyond that, she let slip a suggestion a keener ear might have caught and followed up on.Helmke suggested he'd prefer a law making law-abiding citizens have…