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CNN Cheerleads For Murtha; Dismisses Damning Video as ‘Old Allegatio
The Democrats may have selected Steny Hoyer to be Majority Leader, but CNN’s sympathy clearly went to Representative John Murtha. "American Morning" aired two reports on a 1980 bribery investigation that involved the Congressman and, despite a damning video in which Murtha indicates possible future interest in a bribe, both accounts gave him more than the benefit of the doubt. Andrea Koppel began…
CNN's Velshi Slams Wal-Mart As Store Everybody 'Loves to Hate
But reporter left out how voters think the company's practices aren't an issue for politicians to address.
ABC Highlights Medicare Complaints, Overlooks Retailers' Drug Discount
'World News' complains of cost, confusion but ignores private sector solutions like Wal-Mart's $4 generic drugs.
Open Thread
Comment on the news of the day and anything else. The New York Times thinks Dan Rather's new HDNet show "so far seems to favor Democrats who love America."
CNN: ' Hoyer tapped for party's No. 2 House spot
CNN reports: "House Democrats have chosen Rep. Steny Hoyer as House majority leader, the No. 2 leadership post, a Democratic spokeswoman said."Mr. Hoyer had opposed Nancy Pelosi's choice, Congressman Jack Murtha.Ever have one of those days, Nancy? It should be a fun two years coming up.
On NPR, Bush Vietnam Visit Evokes Talk of 'Weak Christian Aggressors
President Bush traveling to Vietnam was guaranteed to bring out the Iraq-Vietnam comparisons, especially on National Public Radio. On Wednesday's "Morning Edition," co-host Steve Inskeep interviewed liberal author David Halberstam, who reported on Vietnam for the New York Times. Halberstam warned that we needed to withdraw from Iraq because it wasn't worth the death of "some kid in the Ohio…