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NewsBusted All-Obama Edition
Normally we put out "NewsBusted" on Tuesdays and Fridays but today we're making an exception given the motherlode of material Barack Obama just gave us by winning the presidency.Jokes in today's episode touch on a number of topics including the economy still remaining a problem, comparisons of Obama to Ronald Reagan, Joe the Plumber's reaction, and Obama's aunt who's currently living illegally in…
Media, McCain Ignored Key Issues
Conservative values still resonate with the public. Obama ran to the right of McCain on social and fiscal issues, and the media ignored the contradictions to his record.
Late Night Comics' Jabs Heavily Favored Obama
Study finds that Leno and Letterman monologues made GOP ticket butt of jokes 7-1 over Democratic ticket.
'America Matured by Choosing Obama,' Makes 'A More Perfect Union
The broadcast network evening newscasts on Wednesday night all marked Barack Obama's victory with stories on celebrations around the world, the joy expressed by African-Americans and how newspapers sold out as people cheered in the streets. NBC anchor Brian Williams hailed: “As one columnist put it, America matured in 2008 by choosing Barack Obama.” CBS, however, aired the most triumphant story…
Olbermann's Violent Palin Fantasy
If Keith Olbermann is going to engage in violent fantasies about Sarah Palin, can't he at least come up with some original material? On tonight's Countdown, Olbermann drooled at the prospect of Palin remaining in national politics, saying:She might stick around to be the slowest-moving target imaginable for comedians and commentators. It would be like shooting moose from a chopper.Despicable,…
RNC, DNC Chairs Clash Over Whether Media Aided Obama in Election
It might be a moot point for this last election, but the media played a role in it. Just who it helped was a point of contention for Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean and Republican National Committee Chairman Mike Duncan. Both chairs were asked if the news coverage gave President-elect Barack Obama an added advantage in this election at a luncheon at the National Press Club Nov…
ABC's Jim Sciutto: Obama Has 'Captured the World's Heart
"Good Morning America" foreign correspondent Jim Sciutto rhapsodized about international reaction to Barack Obama's victory on Wednesday and described the president-elect as "the winner who's capturing the world's heart." Sciutto described much of the foreign response with the phrase "only in America." Then, taking a shot at President Bush, he then added, "That's what we keep hearing in so many…
NBC Keeps Beating on Palin
Even though the votes have all been counted, NBC couldn't resist taking one last shot at GOP vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin on this morning's Today broadcast. Last week, CMI released a study documenting the media's character assassination of Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Analysts found that during a two-week period earlier this fall the media pushed three major…
Dean: DNC Uses Credit Card Data to Predict Votes
Democratic chair says analysts track personal spending to predict voting habits, claims Republicans pioneered tactic.
Liberal LA Times Admits Prop. 8's Victory; CNN Labels Issue ‘Undecid
The Los Angeles Times and CNN.com came to different conclusions on Wednesday about the results of the vote in California over Proposition 8, with the Los Angeles Time reporting on Wednesday morning (local time) that "California voters approve Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriages," while CNN stated that the "California ban on same-sex marriage undecided." As of late Wednesday morning, 95% of…
ABC's Bill Weir Glows Over Obama's 'Transcendent' Night of 'Communal J
"Good Morning America" reporter Bill Weir gushed on Wednesday morning about the "transcendent" reaction to Senator Barack Obama's presidential victory. Discussing Tuesday night's jubilant crowds in New York City, where the ABC program is produced, Weir described the "melting pot of communal joy." Weir enthused that the celebration was "the kind not seen on New Year's Eve or championship parades.…
Whoopi and Sherri Celebrate Obama's Victory, But Still Call for Affirm
Three of "The View" co-hosts are comedians by profession, but they unintentionally provided some comedy to the November 5 edition of "The View." After two segments of basking over Barack Obama’s victory, and the historic nature of the first African-American president, Sherri Shepherd and Whoopi Goldberg hammered away the need for more affirmative action. [audio excerpt here]The panel’s two rich…
AP/Yahoo: 'Suddenly, It May Be Cool to Be An American Again
If Michelle Obama gets tired of merely entertaining dignitaries as first lady, she might try her hand at editing for the Associated Press. After all, according to the AP, her husband has made it "cool" to be an American again. Yahoo.com is giving play to the story by featuring it as a top headline in the "World" section of its news page (see image at right).From AP writer William J. Kole:VIENNA,…