If Not Romney, Who? If Not Now, When

So now, apparently, we have to go through the cycle of the media pushing Newt Gingrich. This is going to be fantastic. In addition to having an affair in the middle of Clinton's impeachment; apologizing to Jesse Jackson on behalf of J.C. Watts -- one of two black Republicans then in Congress –- for having criticized "poverty pimps," and then inviting Jackson to a State of the Union address;…
Ann Coulter
November 17th, 2011 5:36 PM

It Seems 'Occupy D.C.' Has Worn Out Its Welcome with WaPo's Editorial

In an October 12 editorial, the Washington Post editorial board opined that "If any should go the extra mile to accommodate free expression, it's Washington, D.C.," and as such, the "End the Machine" and Occupy D.C. protests at Freedom Plaza and McPherson Square respectively should be "given their space." A month and mile extra miles later, it appears the Occupiers are starting to wear out…
Ken Shepherd
November 17th, 2011 5:24 PM

Media Pump Up Obama Despite High Gas Prices, Hype Dropping Prices

Meanwhile, per gallon prices still 60 cents higher than last year, $1.56 higher than when Obama took office.
Julia A. Seymour
November 17th, 2011 4:58 PM

Big Three Networks Devote a Scant 36 Seconds to Obama's 'Lazy' Gaffe

According to Politico, Barack Obama's "lazy" gaffe is "catching fire," but you wouldn't know that if you got your news from the major networks. The President's remark, made at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference in Hawaii on November 12, that "We've been a little bit lazy" in attracting "new business into America" received a grand total of just 36 seconds on the Big Three (ABC, CBS…
Geoffrey Dickens
November 17th, 2011 4:45 PM

Networks Jokingly Highlight 'Unhate' Campaign Featuring Pope in Gay Ki

The network morning shows on Thursday took a mostly light-hearted look at clothing company Benetton's ad campaign featuring the Pope kissing a Muslim cleric. The ads, which have now been pulled under legal pressure, were summarized by Good Morning America's Josh Elliott. He parroted, "It was part of Benetton 's Unhate campaign, challenging people to have the courage not to hate." Elliott…
Scott Whitlock
November 17th, 2011 4:34 PM

MSNBC Shows Uncensored Bare-Breasted Women at Occupy Wall Street

At the top of the 10 a.m. Eastern hour on MSNBC on Thursday, MSNBC aired uncensored taped footage of two topless women at the Occupy Wall Street protest in lower Manhattan. Fill-in anchor Richard Lui made no mention of the explicit images as he talked to correspondent Mara Schiavocampo about the protest. (h/t TVNewser) Back in July, NBC's Today did an entire segment on why Americans are…
Kyle Drennen
November 17th, 2011 3:50 PM

Free Publicity on CBS for Millionaire Liberal's Call to Tax the Rich

CBS's Chris Wragge spotlighted a millionaire's bid to raise taxes on the rich on Thursday's Early Show, all the while omitting that his guest is a big money donor to liberal candidates like Al Franken and to Moveon.org. Wragge didn't bring on any opponents of higher taxes, nor did he play sound bites from them. Instead, he played three clips from proponents, including former Clinton aide Robert…
Matthew Balan
November 17th, 2011 3:04 PM

NYTimes Avoids Word 'Obama,' Buries Story on Plea to Delay Solyndra La

Energy Secretary Steven Chu is testifying today before a Congressional committee on Solyndra, the solar equipment maker favored by the Obama administration that went bankrupt after being pledged federal loan guarantees worth a half-billion dollars. Revelations that the administration asked Solyndra to delay a layoff announcement until after the 2010 midterm elections made the front page of…
Clay Waters
November 17th, 2011 2:31 PM

ABC Hypes Gingrich Connection to Freddie Mac, Ignores New CEO Bonuses

ABC's World News on Wednesday and Good Morning America on Thursday both reported on the revelation that Newt Gingrich received almost $2 million while consulting for Freddie Mac over an eight year span. Yet, the network ignored the fact that the company (with a Democratic President) is still giving massive bonuses and will now be asking the federal government for an additional $6 billion. On…
Scott Whitlock
November 17th, 2011 1:08 PM

NBC's Harry Smith Wonders if Rahm Emanuel Will Be 'First Jewish Presid

In an interview with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel set to air on Monday's Rock Center on NBC, correspondent Harry Smith wonders if President Obama's former chief of staff will one day sit in the Oval Office: "They think that you're using this – Rahm Emanuel, first Jewish president." [Audio available here] During a promo that aired Wednesday night on the broadcast network, the NBC announcer…
Kyle Drennen
November 17th, 2011 12:59 PM

Media Pump Up Obama, Despite High Gas Prices

For years while George W. Bush was in the White House, the three broadcast networks and other media repeatedly hyped the threat of rising gas prices, exaggerated the "record" price of gas and incorrectly predicted, $4, $5 and $6 gasoline or even higher. Now the gas price story has been turned upside down under the anti-oil presidency of Obama, despite sustained high gas prices.
Julia A. Seymour
November 17th, 2011 12:39 PM

HLN's Outgoing Joy Behar: A Record of Bashing and Smearing Conservativ

With the news that the liberal Joy Behar's HLN show will end next month, the Media Research Center compiled a "best of Behar" list from its own archives. The liberal prime-time host was one who could never be accused of holding back her smears against conservatives, and repeatedly teed-up her liberal guests to bash Republicans. Behar, who is also the co-host of ABC's The View, mostly…
Matt Hadro
November 17th, 2011 12:15 PM

Video: 'Occupy San Diego' Honors Suspected White House Shooter with Mo

During the height of the Tea Party protests, the liberal media sought to hype any hint that the movement may turn violent against Democrats in general and President Obama in particular. For example, Hardball's Chris Matthews famously blew up in August 2009 at a libertarian protester who legally carried a gun to a presidential townhall meeting in New Hampshire, suggesting it was wildly…
Ken Shepherd
November 17th, 2011 11:48 AM

Open Thread: Could Gingrich's Ties to Freddie Mac Hurt His Campaign

Former Speaker Newt Gingrich has been surging in national polls lately, many of which put him in first place for the Republican presidential nomination, slightly ahead of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. However, like any other GOP candidate could tell you, the better you are polling, the more criticism you get. Gingrich is now being scrutinized for his ties to the widely disliked…
NB Staff
November 17th, 2011 11:04 AM