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CBS: Hey, Remember When Obama and Hillary Supported Border Barriers?
Since the shutdown started, the general media tone has been something like this: Unreasonable Republicans are “digging in” as Democrats try and find a solution. But CBS This Morning did something different on Thursday. Reporter Tony Dokoupil actually went back into the past and found that high profile Democrats, including Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, supported placing big barriers on the…
Likely Candidate Bloomberg’s Magazine Hits Trump over Stock 'Slump’
Political watchers are well aware that former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is probably running for president in 2020. That makes his media empire’s attacks on President Donald Trump more concerning than ever. The cover story of the Jan. 7, issue of Bloomberg Businessweek shows a dejected looking Trump with his red tie extending all the way to the ground. “The Trump Slump,” the headline read…
CNN Goes Gaga Over ‘Powerful' but 'Non-Partisan' Pelosi's 'Girl Power'
CNN’s all-female panel couldn’t contain their excitement over Democrat Nancy Pelosi being elected again as House Speaker, after she last assumed that role in 2007. CNN’s Dana Bash in particular provided over-the-top feminist commentary on how amazing the swampy liberal politician was, despite her low favorability ratings and partisan record.
NYT Can’t Find Enough Ways to Praise ‘Icon’ Nancy Pelosi
California Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi is Speaker of the House again, and the New York Times Sheryl Gay Stolberg, fresh off whitewashing the reputation of new Rep. Ilhan Omar, is thrilled: “Same Gavel, but Whole New Challenge for Pelosi.” The online headline had more room to gush: “Nancy Pelosi, Icon of Female Power, Will Reclaim Role as Speaker and Seal a Place in History.” The text box on the…
Celebs Gloat Over Dem Congress Restraining ‘F*cking Moron’ Trump
Democrats have readied themselves to take their majority in Congress, and their biggest Hollywood fans have started celebrating as if it was their Christmas and New Year’s all rolled into one.
MSNBC: ‘Historic' Pelosi ‘Poised to Make History Again’
The historic Nancy Pelosi is going to make history again. That’s the cheering response from MSNBC on Thursday as journalist Kasie Hunt offered the equivalent of a press release for the hard-left Democrat. Describing the women being sworn in as members of Congress, Hunt touted the incoming Speaker as a “historic figure.” The MSNBC graphic for the segment proclaimed, “Pelosi Poised to Make…
NewsBusters Staffer Locked from Twitter for Mocking Drunk Don Lemon
NewsBusters Analyst Nicholas Fondacaro was suspended from Twitter on January 2 after posting a tweet with a story criticizing CNN anchor Don Lemon. Over 12 hours later, Fondacaro's account was restored, telling him that "we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused," admitting that "it looks like we have made an error."
Guthrie to Pelosi: Trump ‘Afraid of You? Afraid of Women in Congress?'
During a lengthy exclusive interview with incoming Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi for Thursday’s Today show, NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie touted how the Democratic leader questioned President Trump’s “manhood” and wondered if Pelosi thought Trump was “afraid” of her or women newly elected to Congress.
Network News: Who Cares If Walls Work? They're Mean!
Broadcast news networks have vocally opposed the President’s border wall since he first discussed the idea during the 2016 election. While the proposed wall has returned to the spotlight thanks to the ongoing government shutdown, the media’s hostility towards it is nothing new.
Lefty Sports Website Shames Ray Lewis as a Bible Thumper
2018 was a Pro Football Hall of Fame induction year for former Baltimore Ravens' linebacker Ray Lewis. But the Awful Announcing blog shamed him for his faith, including him in its year-ender, "This Year In Hot Takes: breaking down the 10 hottest sports takes of 2018."
Record 102 Women in House, But CNN's Camerota Carps: 'Baby Steps'
On CNN, New Day co-host Alisyn Camerota notes that the composition of the newly-installed House of Representatives includes a record 102 women. But she adds: "if it really reflected the United States, it would be twice that many. Not to be a wet blanket this morning, okay? But, baby steps."
Where Are Media Demands for Democrats to Cooperate With Trump?
Democrats take control of the House of Representatives today, but you don’t hear journalists instructing them to “show that they can govern” by finding ways to “compromise” with President Trump, as you do when Republicans are poised to gain power. “Opposing the President is not a policy,” NBC’s Matt Lauer lectured New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on the November 5, 2014 Today.
On MSNBC, Mark Thompson Claims Baby Jesus Might Have Died Under Trump
On Wednesday's MSNBC Live with Stephanie Ruhle, liberal talk radio host and frequent MSNBC guest Mark Thompson declared that baby Jesus, as an immigrant, would have been separated from his parents and might have died in detention if he had lived under President Donald Trump's rule.
Flashback: ABC Cheered Pelosi ‘Taking Care of the Children & Country’
The last time Nancy Pelosi became Speaker of the House, in January of 2007, ABC anchor Charles Gibson showed video of her on the House floor holding her infant grandchild “while giving directions on how events were to proceed.” Gibson hailed: “It seemed the ultimate in multitasking: Taking care of the children, and the country.”