ABC: 'Obama Appears to View Hillary as a Thug
January 31st, 2008 9:28 AM
"For his part, Obama appears to view Hillary as a thug who will say anything to win." -- ABC's Dan Harris, GMA, 01-31-08.Gangsta rappers for Hillary? Could be. After all, Barack Obama apparently sees her as a "thug." At least that's what ABC's Dan Harris said on today's Good Morning America.ROBIN ROBERTS: And that brings us now to the Democrats. It's their turn tonight. Whatever your political…
ABC's Moran: Obama Makes 'Connections' and Overcomes Divisions
January 30th, 2008 3:32 PM
"Nightline" co-host Terry Moran spent the day with Barack Obama on Tuesday and continued his habit of spouting talking points for Democratic candidates. This included telling viewers that Obama's campaign revolved around "connections" and then elaborating, "That's what is at the heart of Obama's politics, the notion that divisions are artificial and can be overcome by an act of will and of…
Joy Behar: 'Sexism and Misogyny' Behind Hillary Opposition
January 30th, 2008 3:07 PM
People who oppose Hillary Clinton's presidential aspirations do so primarily out of sexism. That's at least how "The View" co-host Joy Behar sees it. Discussing NOW’s attack on Senator Kennedy for supporting Obama over Clinton on today's show, Behar implied anti-Clinton forces are after her because she’s a woman."They’re piling up on Hillary from every, every corner, including Maureen Dowd, women…
ABC Alone Covers Dem Mayor Accused of Perjury; Ignores Party ID
January 29th, 2008 5:13 PM
On Tuesday's "Good Morning America," reporter Dan Harris covered the growing sex scandal of Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and, at the same time, skipped the fact that he is a Democrat. The story, which has, thus far, been ignored by both NBC and CBS's morning shows, relates to testimony Kilpatrick gave in the summer of 2007 when he denied having an affair with his chief of staff, Christine…
ABC’s Newest Economic Indicator: The Big Mac
January 29th, 2008 5:04 PM
It isn't home foreclosures, high gas prices or even the stock market being used to show the economy is heading for hell in a hand basket. No, this time the culprit is "two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun," otherwise known as the Big Mac. And ABC's Bianna Golodryga asks, "If Americans are saying goodbye to fast food, could we be saying…
Joy Behar Misleads on Scheduled Tax Hikes
January 29th, 2008 2:06 PM
In Joy Behar’s fantasy world, an automatic tax increase for nearly all income taxpayers are simply "taking back tax cuts to the rich." And if one calls it a tax increase, one is engaging in "double speak." On the January 29 edition of "The View," the co-hosts chatted about President Bush’s last State of the Union and co-host Joy Behar added this comment on the president’s tax hike veto pledge.…
ABC's Berman Snidely Knocks Romney for Running on Economy
January 29th, 2008 1:12 PM
"Good Morning America" correspondent John Berman couldn't restrain himself on Tuesday from making snide comments about Mitt Romney campaigning heavily on economic issues in Florida. Speaking of the presidential contender and his tendency to tout business success as a CEO, Berman sarcastically claimed, "Here in Florida, sometimes it seems Mitt Romney isn't running so much to be president, as the…
Bush Hater Behar Denounces Kennedy and Clinton 'Hatred
January 28th, 2008 2:06 PM
Joy Behar, a noted Bush hater, took the moral high ground to denounce hatred against Ted Kennedy and Hillary Clinton. On the January 28 edition of "The View," Ted Kennedy’s endorsement of Barack Obama was the discussion topic. Behar then scolded those who exhibit hatred towards the Massachusetts Senator as well as Senator Clinton claiming Kennedy "is hated by a lot of Republicans just like…
Clinton Clobbered in South Carolina, Will Media Blame Race Baiting
January 27th, 2008 6:37 PM
Have the recent race baiting antics of the Clintons left you wondering whether the former first couple has lost its collective mind, especially now that this tactic seems to be at least partially responsible for Barack Obama's landslide victory in Saturday's South Carolina primary? Or, like most conservatives, do you believe that nothing this pair ever does is spontaneous and without…
ABC's Moran: 'Brilliant' Bill Clinton 'Implores You to Believe
January 25th, 2008 4:10 PM
While spending the day in South Carolina, "Nightline" co-host Terry Moran could barely contain his awe over Bill Clinton and his political skills. The reporter lauded the former president as "the man often called the most gifted politician of his generation." While describing the ex-commander in chief's campaigning for Hillary Clinton in Saturday's primary, Moran rhapsodized, "He lectures and…
ABC's Roberts Gushes to Hillary About Crying; Wants More
January 25th, 2008 12:03 PM
"Good Morning America" host Robin Roberts conducted a gushing interview with Hillary Clinton on Friday's show in which she essentially wondered if the Democrat plans on crying again. Roberts also blithely accepted the New York senator's claim to be focusing her campaign what can be done for America. She extolled, "I'm sure your tone will be well received this morning." Overall, Roberts failed to…
Joy Behar Has the 'Hots' for Bill Clinton
January 24th, 2008 1:28 PM
A woman has the hots for former President Bill Clinton, "The View’s" Joy Behar. Discussing the former president’s recent confrontation with a CNN reporter, Behar announced she still has "the hots for the guy" and "women respond" to a man notorious for sexual indiscretions.Video (1:12): Windows (2.25 MB) or MP3 audio (538 kB) Sherri Shepherd and right of center co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck added…
ABC to America: 'Not-So-Big Time' Celebrities Back GOP
January 24th, 2008 12:05 PM
"Good Morning America" correspondent John Berman filed a snide report on Thursday's show that mocked the "not-so-big time," occasionally C-list, celebrities backing Republican presidential candidates. Berman framed the segment as a "bizarro awards show" (see picture at right) and it played out like a bad "Saturday Night live" sketch. The ABC correspondent sarcastically mused, "Best portly retiree…