MSNBC's Matthews Attacks 'Grenade'-Tossing Michele Bachmann Voters

Chris Matthews is no fan of retiring conservative Rep. Michele Bachmann (R), but it's rare that he attacks everyday rank-and-file Republican voters. Tonight was an exception as the MSNBC Hardball host excoriated the voters of Minnesota's Sixth Congressional District for repeatedly having elected her to the House of Representatives.
Ken Shepherd
December 10th, 2014 8:50 PM

NBC, ABC Tout Democrats' 'Anger' at Budget Bill; Omit GOP Complaints

The Wednesday editions of NBC Nightly News and ABC's World News Tonight both spotlighted many Democratic lawmakers' objections to portions of a proposed budget compromise in Congress. However, the two evening newscasts couldn't be bothered to mention that many congressional Republicans and their conservative allies also object to parts of the bill, especially on immigration and on social issues.
Matthew Balan
December 10th, 2014 8:28 PM

MSNBC Guests on 'Can't Breathe': Capitalism Underlying Problem

Two guests on this evening's Ed Show on MSNBC revealed what lies just below the surface for many in the current protest movement: opposition to capitalism. First up was Rosa Clemente, a "hip hop activist" and 2008 Green Party VP candidate: "Capitalism, I think that is the institution all over this country. It is really the oppressive force." Next, Georgetown Prof. Marcia Chatelain, who said that…
Mark Finkelstein
December 10th, 2014 6:52 PM

Politico vs NBC News: A Tale of Two Grubers

NBC Nightly News and Politico presented two views of Jonathan Gruber's appearance before Congress in such sharp contrast that it seems as if they described two different events.  
P.J. Gladnick
December 10th, 2014 6:49 PM

Pity Party at AP: Obama Still Handicapped by Bush 43's 'Legacy'

Nearly six years into Barack Obama's presidency, it's still George W. Bush's fault. Early Wednesday morning, Julie Pace at the Associated Press proved yet again why it is more than appropriate to characterize the wire service where she works as the Administration's Press. The headline at Pace's story tells us that poor President Barack Obama still has to confront the "Bush legacy," and is still…
Tom Blumer
December 10th, 2014 6:42 PM

Ramos Hits Obama From Left on Race & Not Addressing 'White Privilege'

Fusion/Univision anchor Jorge Ramos interviewed President Obama on Tuesdayand spent the interview flaunting his liberal beliefs by constantly hitting the President from the far left on a wide range of issues, including race. After discussing the release of the so-called CIA “torture” report by Senate Democrats,  President Obama was asked if he got “angry with” the belief that “many people…
Curtis Houck
December 10th, 2014 6:31 PM

TIME's 'Person of the Year' Angers Supporters of Ferguson Protesters

Every December, the people at TIME magazine choose the “Person of the Year,” who is described as “the person or persons who most affected the news and our lives, for good or ill, and embodied what was important about the year.” Two of the candidates for the 2014 honor were: the Ferguson, Missouri, protesters, “who took to the streets ... following the fatal shooting of an unarmed black 18-year-…
Randy Hall
December 10th, 2014 6:27 PM

Lefty Blogger: Right-Wing ‘Nonsense’ About Gruber Confused Public

The Talking Points Memo editor and publisher contends that no matter what right-wingers say, Obamacare is “almost certainly the most deeply scrutinized, discussed and argued over piece of legislation of the entire 20th century and early 21st century.”
Tom Johnson
December 10th, 2014 6:03 PM

Rosie O'Donnell Derides 'Horrific,' 'Illegal' U.S. 'Torture'

9/11 truther Rosie O'Donnell on Wednesday lashed out against America's "horrific," "illegal" "torture." O'Donnell sparred with her fellow View co-host Nicolle Wallace over a new Senate report on the CIA and torture. 
Scott Whitlock
December 10th, 2014 5:42 PM

Ed Henry Hits Obama WH Press Sec Over Obama's CIA Hypocrisy

Fox News Channel White House correspondent Ed Henry posed some tough questions to White House press secretary Josh Earnest regarding President Obama's hypocrisy on enhanced interrogation techniques.
NB Staff
December 10th, 2014 5:11 PM

CNN's Cooper Hounds Police Union Head About 'Inherent Bias' on Race

CNN's Anderson Cooper forwarded common liberal talking points on race on the Monday and Tuesday editions of his program. During a two-part interview of Patrick Lynch, the president of the union for New York City police officers, Cooper asserted that "everybody has inherent biases...biases that, sometimes they're not even aware of" and wondered, "Aren't those amplified amongst those who have…

Matthew Balan
December 10th, 2014 4:46 PM

Nets Appear Finished With Gruber Coverage, Morning Shows Silent

Despite ObamaCare architect Jonathan Gruber being grilled by both Republicans and Democrats in a Tuesday congressional hearing over his infamous remarks that the health care law was passed due to "the stupidity of the American voter," none of the Big Three network morning shows on Wednesday made any mention of the latest development in the controversy.
Kyle Drennen
December 10th, 2014 4:18 PM

Norah O’Donnell Insists CIA Tortured Terrorists

On Wednesday, Michael Morrell, former Deputy Director of the CIA and current CBS News Senior Security Contributor, appeared on CBS This Morning to discuss the Democrat-led Senate Intelligence Committee report on the CIA’s use of enhanced interrogation techniques against suspected terrorists. While the former CIA official vehemently rejected the contents of the report, co-host Norah O’Donnell did…
Jeffrey Meyer
December 10th, 2014 3:20 PM

Nothing to See Here: Major Newspapers Sweep Gruber Off Front Page

Three of the nation's major newspapers downgraded ObamaCare architect Jonathan Gruber's testimony to the U.S. Senate, keeping it off the front page. The New York Times on Wednesday demoted the story to page A-20.
Scott Whitlock
December 10th, 2014 3:14 PM