Newsweek Shocked Elisabeth Hasselbeck Not 'Being Mean

February 4th, 2008 11:11 PM

Hillary's Hallmark Channel Host? Carole Simpson

February 4th, 2008 5:25 PM
Pour Some Sugar On MeHillary Rodham Clinton (HRC) is having a one hour town hall meeting on the Hallmark Channel this evening, the eve of Super Tuesday, with an extra half hour for internet interaction. It begins at 9:00pm EST.The hostess? Former ABC News pseudo-journalist and current Clinton endorser Carole Simpson.The only thing that might be more lovey-dovey (and nauseating) than this…

Hillary Says She’s Happy to Have Ann Coulter’s Vote

February 4th, 2008 4:30 PM
As NewsBusters reported Saturday, conservative author Ann Coulter told Fox News's Sean Hannity that she will campaign for Hillary Clinton if John McCain wins the Republican presidential nomination. On Sunday's "This Week," ABC's George Stephanopoulos, a former Clinton adviser, asked the junior senator from New York the following question concerning this matter: What do you make of the fact that…

Behar Hits 'Extreme Right Wing Conservatives' Like Rush Limbaugh

February 4th, 2008 3:59 PM

ABC's Roberts Lauds 'Charming,' 'Fascinating' Michelle Obama

February 4th, 2008 1:15 PM
ABC reporter Deborah Roberts interviewed Michelle Obama on Monday's "Good Morning America" and glossed over some of the more controversial statements of this "fascinating," "straight-talking," "charming" woman.Roberts appeared comfortable repeating talking points from "the spouse of politics' newest star" and didn't challenge Mrs. Obama on her assertion, from November 2007, that it will be…

Stephanopoulos: Obama Could 'Win' CA, Romney Might 'Steal' It

February 4th, 2008 10:37 AM
When a Democrat pulls off an upset in California, it's a "win." If a disfavored Republican does the same, he's "stealing." Just ask George Stephanopoulos, appearing on today's Good Morning America.GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS [pointing to map]: This is Barack Obama's targets tomorrow night, this is what I'm going to be watching. If he wins Massachussetts, where he's got the support of Ted Kennedy, he…

ABC's Muir Asks Obama About Liberal Positions, 'More Left Than Clinton

February 3rd, 2008 9:15 AM

'20/20' Channels Lewis Black's Anger at God and Bush

February 1st, 2008 4:58 PM
I just stumbled across this from last Friday's (January 25) edition of ABC's "20/20," which devoted most of the show to Anger in America. From the entertainment world, they brought in angry liberal comedian Lewis Black. In between Black joking about how he loves to be angry, they plopped in clips from his stand-up routine that bowl them over at ABC: For the Democrats not to be able to find…

What Worries Hillary Late at Night, ABC's McFadden Wonders

February 1st, 2008 4:23 PM
Interviewing Hillary Clinton for Wednesday's "Nightline," anchor Cynthia McFadden speculated that a Bill and Hillary co-presidency could be a "good idea" and wondered what the New York Senator thinks about late into the evening. She sympathetically asked, "When you lie awake at night...what worries you?" Following Clinton's long answer about how "to whom much is given, much is required," McFadden…

As U.S. Troops Succeed, Network News Retreats from Iraq War Story

February 1st, 2008 12:24 PM
After months of improving security in Iraq, the big network morning shows on Friday cited one horrific suicide bombing as proof that “mayhem and misery are back in Baghdad,” as CBS correspondent Mark Strassmann put it. But over the last five months, the broadcast networks have consistently reduced their coverage of Iraq, as if the story of American success in Iraq is less worthy of attention than…

ABC's Kate Snow: The Oscar Goes to Barack and Hillary

February 1st, 2008 12:17 PM
"Good Morning America" correspondent Kate Snow appeared ready to present Academy Award statues to Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton on Friday's show. The reporter gushed over the performance of the two Democrats at Thursday's Los Angeles-based Democratic debate. She rhapsodized, "So, the nominees for best performance in a televised debate go to Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton..."Snow, as well as…

ABC's Ross Attacks Hillary From the Left; Hits Ties to Wal-Mart

January 31st, 2008 4:05 PM
ABC investigative reporter Brian Ross attacked Hillary Clinton from the left on Thursday's "Good Morning America." The correspondent looked into the Democrat's ties to Wal Mart during the late '80s and early '90s. He found the image of a "very corporate Hillary Clinton" and someone who played "the loyal company woman" to the successful business. However, the news wasn't all bad for Clinton. GMA…

ABC's Donaldson: Who Cares if Hillary Smears Obama in the Debate

January 31st, 2008 1:21 PM
ABC reporters Sam Donaldson and Cokie Roberts acted as debate coaches for Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama on Thursday's "Good Morning America." Previewing the January 31 debate between the two, Donaldson suggested that Clinton be aggressive and "put [Obama] on the defensive." The veteran journalist then casually asserted that it doesn't matter whether the New York senator's charges would be true…

Joy Behar: Rush Limbaugh 'Gave Me the Best Advice I Ever Got

January 31st, 2008 1:11 PM
Does left wing "View" co-host Joy Behar owe her success to the king of talk radio, Rush Limbaugh? At the very least, he gave her "the best advice" she has ever recieved. On the January 31 episode of the women’s chat show, Behar discussed a very friendly encounter she had with Limbaugh and recounted his wisdom when he urged her to "be bold.""I used to work on the same radio station with him. I…