Nets FAIL to Hold Kamala Harris Accountable for Anti-Vaccine Quackery

The media love to mock conservatives and Republicans as kooks who are prone to all sorts of conspiracy theories. Yet Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris is sounding like the most extreme anti-vaxxer and journalists are trying to give her a pass. The three networks on Tuesday downplayed or offered no critique of her attempts to turn Americans against a COVID vaccine.

Scott Whitlock
September 8th, 2020 10:45 AM
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Pathetic: NYT, Deadspin Defend BLM Protest at Kentucky Derby

Mark off one more sport exploited by Black Lives Matter protesters: horse racing. Just like basketball, baseball, football and soccer, the Kentucky Derby had to be overshadowed by social justice protests. Louisville is where Breonna Taylor lived and died, and the Black Lives Matter disrupters were out in force to protest and turn the actual sporting event into a sideshow.

Jay Maxson
September 8th, 2020 10:00 AM
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Al Sharpton: 'Defund the Police' Is Nonsense for 'Latte Liberals'

On Morning Joe, Al Sharpton expresses opposition to defunding the New York City police, saying it's something for "latte liberals" in the Hamptons. Joe Scarborough grudgingly admits things were safer in NYC under Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Willie Geist says he still feels safe in NYC, and that crime statistics are not up -- except for "shootings and murder."

Mark Finkelstein
September 8th, 2020 8:58 AM

Stupid! Stelter Pretends 'Write a Letter to the Publisher' Is a THREAT

CNN just gets desperate trying to say everything the president says is dictatorial. On Sunday's Reliable Sources, host Brian Stelter pretended it was "ominous" and threatening for the president to tell his supporters on Twitter to call or write the publisher of The Atlantic to object to their nasty story. If that's a threat, then NewsBusters threatens media outlets…

Tim Graham
September 8th, 2020 7:33 AM

New York Times Lies About Trump Banning 'Racial Sensitivity' Training

The Labor Day edition of the New York Times led its National section with a hostile full-page “news analysis” from chief White House correspondent Peter Baker on President Trump’s supposed appeals to white grievance in “Trump Makes White Grievance a Pillar of His Campaign – Seeking a Political Lift From Banning Training On Racial Sensitivity.” But Trump didn't ban mere "racial…

Clay Waters
September 8th, 2020 7:15 AM

'It's All Just Lies': Superhero Series Bashes Religion on Amazon

Amazon Prime’s The Boys is back, and with it are all the things we know and loathe. Within just the first three episodes, we’re subjected to numerous f-bombs, more gratuitous violence, and even a little religion bashing. Once again, there’s nothing heroic about this superhero series.

Lindsay Kornick
September 8th, 2020 7:00 AM

CNN Hypes Anita Hill Endorsing Biden While Totally Ignoring Tara Reade

As the Labor Day edition of CNN's New Day hyped Brandeis University professor and sexual harassment activist Anita Hill's decision to endorse Joe Biden for President, the sexual assault accusations made against the Democratic nominee by former Senate office employee Tara Reade were not mentioned at all.

Brad Wilmouth
September 7th, 2020 8:37 PM

CNN's John King Touts Silence of Generals as a Boost to Trump Smears

"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, the non-existent testimony of two witnesses prove beyond a shadow of doubt the guilt of the defendant."

Even a lawyer with much less ability than a Perry Mason would easily get such a declaration laughed out of court. However, that is exactly the assertion that John King made on CNN's Inside Politics on Sunday when he declared there was…

P.J. Gladnick
September 7th, 2020 6:24 PM

After Salon Scandal, MSNBC Gifts Pelosi With ZERO Questions About It

Nancy Pelosi’s press protectors were at it again on Sunday’s AM Joy, with the MSNBC host gifting the House Speaker with a softball interview exclusively focused on attacking President Trump and unbelievably, ignoring Pelosi’s recent salon scandal. 

 

Filling for Joy Reid was political activist and CEO of Vote Latino, Maria Teresa Kumar. Amazingly, Kumar gave the…

Kristine Marsh
September 7th, 2020 3:25 PM

Breitbart: Tapper Told GOP Pal to Run for Different House Seat in PA

As CNN touts the anonymous sources in The Atlantic telling the worst tales about President Trump, Matthew Boyle at Breitbart is using anonymous sources against CNN. "Sources familiar with Tapper’s actions" say that Jake Tapper engaged in some sly backstage political activism, trying to convince Sean Parnell to run in a different congressional district in Pennsylvania than the 17th,…

Tim Graham
September 7th, 2020 3:12 PM
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CNN Host: 'Sadly,' Michael Cohen Allegations Might Not Hurt Trump

On CNN's New Day, substitute host Erica Hill says of allegations against President Trump made by his former employee Michael Cohen: "I wonder if this will still have an impact though, sadly, given where we are at this point."  Hill seems to be sad at the prospect that the Cohen allegations will not hurt President Trump politically. 

Mark Finkelstein
September 7th, 2020 12:20 PM

FLASHBACK to CBS in 2016: 341 Electoral Vote Landslide for Hillary

he 2020 presidential race is tightening with close races in the battleground states. But most journalists still expect Trump to lose handily to Joe Biden. Some perspective from 2016 should help any reporter who might get too excited. The day after Labor Day weekend four years ago, CBS predicted a 341 electoral vote landslide win for Hillary Clinton.

Scott Whitlock
September 7th, 2020 11:00 AM
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New Smithsonian Collection Mischaracterizes Athlete Activism

On Thursday the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture introduced a new webpage and collection celebrating the activism of African American athletes. A story by The Undefeated's Parker Owens declares, "The same athletes who were chastised and told to 'shut up and dribble' are now going to be immortalized as a part of the Smithsonian and chronicled in the story of…

Jay Maxson
September 7th, 2020 10:00 AM

CNN's Bash CONSPIRES With Schiff to Push Wild Russia-Trump Theories

On Sunday’s CNN Newsroom, host Dana Bash colluded with Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) to spin wild Democratic conspiracies about the upcoming election. Bash even set up Schiff to accuse President Trump of colluding with the Russians by suggesting that he is being “aggressive” about mail-in balloting “to send a signal to Russia.”

Duncan Schroeder
September 7th, 2020 9:05 AM