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What’s the deal with Prof. Joseph Olson’s "unreported stats" from the 2008 election? 5 Jan 2009, 12:51 pm
This chain e-mail is a hoax. The “statistics” are grossly incorrect, and Prof. Olson says he didn’t write it.
Source: FactCheck.org | FactCheck.org
Is it true that the Big Three American automakers made charitable contributions after 9/11, while foreign companies, by and large, did nothing? 1 Jan 2009, 12:51 pm
Actually, foreign car companies gave lots of money, too, despite what an old chain e-mail claims.
Source: FactCheck.org | FactCheck.org
Is the EPA considering a tax on cows and pigs? 29 Dec 2008, 12:51 pm
No. The farm lobby warned that EPA “could” push for such a tax, but EPA never proposed any such thing and says it lacks authority to impose one anyway.
Source: FactCheck.org | FactCheck.org
Year-end Whoppers 26 Dec 2008, 12:51 pm
The bunk just keeps on coming.
Source: FactCheck.org | FactCheck.org
Would 3 million jobs be lost if U.S. automakers go under? 24 Dec 2008, 12:51 pm
The 3-million-jobs figure is based on doomsday assumptions that are unlikely to materialize. Independent economists put the job loss in the hundreds of thousands if GM and Chrysler go under. Ford has. […]
Source: FactCheck.org | FactCheck.org
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NewsBusters.org - Exposing Liberal Media Bias
On ABC, Dem Barney Frank Rages at ‘Distortions’ of Chris Cuomo 6 Jan 2009, 4:46 pm
“Good Morning America” news anchor Chris Cuomo on Tuesday actually challenged liberal House member Barney Frank over how Congress has spent the bailout money. At one point, after the host implored Fra. […]
Source: NewsBusters.org - Exposing Liberal Media Bias | Scott Whitlock
CNN’s Lou Dobbs: Belief in Global Warming ‘Almost a Religion’ 6 Jan 2009, 4:04 pm
On his program on Monday evening, CNN anchor Lou Dobbs criticized the proponents of the theory of manmade global warming in response to a report by correspondent Ines Ferre about the latest climate da. […]
Source: NewsBusters.org - Exposing Liberal Media Bias | Matthew Balan
CNN’s Gupta: A Surgeon General Who Backs an Obesity Tax? 6 Jan 2009, 4:02 pm
Media analyst Howard Kurtz of the Washington Post reported on Jan. 6 that President-elect Barack Obama has asked CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta to be the next surgeon general. According to Kurtz’s column, Gup. […]
Source: NewsBusters.org - Exposing Liberal Media Bias | Julia A. Seymour
ABC Again Searches for Secret Racism of Everyday Americans 6 Jan 2009, 2:46 pm
On Tuesday’s “Good Morning America,” an ABC reporter once again attempted to probe and examine the secret racism of American citizens. Correspondent John Quinones, the host of a series of ABC hidden c. […]
Source: NewsBusters.org - Exposing Liberal Media Bias | Scott Whitlock
WaPo’s Hart Fails to Find Critic of Federal Digital TV Converter Program 6 Jan 2009, 2:40 pm
“The government’s billion-dollar program to help people prepare for the transition to digital television has run out of money, potentially leaving millions of viewers without coupons to buy converter. […]
Source: NewsBusters.org - Exposing Liberal Media Bias | Ken Shepherd
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CNN and Post’s Quinn Gush Over Obama Kids’ New ‘Magical’ School 6 Jan 2009, 8:52 am
CNN correspondent Joe Johns’ report on Monday’s American Morning heaped praise upon Sidwell Friends School, the new school for the Obama daughters. Johns read from one of the school’s own mission stat. […]
Source: MRC Latest Headlines |
CBS’s Schieffer to Cheney: ‘Is Anything President Does Legal?’ 6 Jan 2009, 8:52 am
On Sunday’s Face the Nation on CBS, host Bob Schieffer seemed to be acting out a scene from Frost/Nixon as he questioned Vice President Dick Cheney about the terrorist surveillance program: Do you fee. […]
Source: MRC Latest Headlines |
ABC Touts School for Obama Kids: ‘Complete With Organic Lunches’ 6 Jan 2009, 8:52 am
Various Good Morning America hosts and reporters on Monday glowingly commented on the first day of school for young Sasha and Malia Obama at posh private institution Sidwell Friends. At the same time,. […]
Source: MRC Latest Headlines |
Holiday Weeks CyberAlert Headlines: Hyping Obama and Deriding Palin 5 Jan 2009, 8:52 am
After a couple of holiday weeks, headlines and links to some CyberAlert items those away from their computers missed which are still relevant. Mitchell in Awe of Cabinet ‘Brain Power,’ Donaldson Pro-C. […]
Source: MRC Latest Headlines |
List of the 44 Judges Who Selected the Winning Worst Quotes 5 Jan 2009, 8:52 am
In recognition of their time and effort, a listing of the names and affiliations of the judges for the Best Notable Quotables of 2008: The Twenty-First Annual Awards for the Year’s Worst Reporting.
Source: MRC Latest Headlines |
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“Invasion Of The Transvestites” Not A Horror Movie But A Bill O’Reilly Talking Point 6 Jan 2009, 11:50 am
“Invasion of the Transvestites” would certainly be a great title for a campy horror movie based on “Invasion of the Body Snatchers.” But America’s Daddy, Bill O’Reilly, wasn’t talking ab. […]
Source: News Hounds | Priscilla
Ann Coulter Holds Herself Up As Champion Of Family Values Despite A Record Indicating Otherwise 6 Jan 2009, 1:00 am
Ann Coulter got two segments to promote her latest book on Hannity & Colmes last night (1/5/09). Predictably, Coulter spent the segment attacking liberals, this time for being anti-marriage and for su. […]
Source: News Hounds | Ellen
Bill O’Reilly is number two 5 Jan 2009, 10:02 pm
You can take that any way you like. Bill O’Reilly really likes to brag - a lot - about his number one status on FOX News, but in this case his FOX nemesis Sean Hannity pushed him into second place. He. […]
Source: News Hounds | Chrish
FOX News Promoting Sales Of Ann Coulter’s Book 5 Jan 2009, 2:30 pm
FOXNews.com is not just promoting Ann Coulter’s appearance on tonight’s Hannity & Colmes, it is promoting a direct link to Amazon for readers to purchase her book. A screen grab is after the jump….
Source: News Hounds | Ellen
Media Matters for America
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CNN’s Lou Dobbs Tonight baselessly included Franken in segment on “Dems behaving badly” 6 Jan 2009, 5:40 pm
After the Minnesota Canvassing Board certified the recount in the state’s U.S. Senate race, showing Al Franken finishing 225 votes ahead of incumbent Republican Norm Coleman, the January 5 edition of. […]
Source: Media Matters for America |
Coulter claimed a reportedly "fairly typical" vote shift proves MN Senate election is being "openly stolen" 6 Jan 2009, 4:39 pm
Claiming the U.S. Senate race in Minnesota is being openly stolen in front of our faces, author and syndicated columnist Ann Coulter asserted on the January 6 edition of Fox & Friends that the inestim. […]
Source: Media Matters for America |
After penning book blasting "the way liberals use victimhood," Coulter portrayed herself as victim of an NBC "setup" 6 Jan 2009, 3:59 pm
Following reports that her January 6 appearance on NBC’s Today had been canceled, author and syndicated columnist Ann Coulter — who reportedly told CBS News that her new book is about the rewards and. […]
Source: Media Matters for America |
Dick Morris claimed Franken is “stealing [the election] right in front of our eyes,” echoed WSJ’s claims of disputed ballots being counted twice 6 Jan 2009, 3:48 pm
Hours after the Minnesota Canvassing Board certified the recount in the state’s U.S. Senate race, showing Al Franken finishing 225 votes ahead of incumbent Republican Norm Coleman, syndicated columnis. […]
Source: Media Matters for America |
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Free for All - 1/6/09 6 Jan 2009, 7:59 am
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Bret Baier Profile… 6 Jan 2009, 7:53 am
The Washington Post’s Howard Kurtz profiles Bret Baier… Bret Baier, who took over Fox’s Washington newscast last night, dutifully declares that he will gradually put his own “stamp” on the p. […]
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Oookay… 5 Jan 2009, 6:02 pm
Score one for script kiddies I guess… Update: Make that more than one… Posted in CNN, FNC
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CNNI Changes? 5 Jan 2009, 5:55 pm
CNN Observations posts some news/rumors about changes to CNNI…then gets CNN’s reaction… As we posted earlier, changes are coming to CNN International. A tipster recently posted on CNNFan.org abo. […]
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Olbermann Watch - MSNBC’s Countdown with Keith Olbermann
Keeping Keith Olbermann honest - one lie at a time.
Countdown: Monday Recappers Thread 5 Jan 2009, 6:37 pm
It’s the first Hour of Spin of the new year! That means tonight the infamous, deplorable Keith Olbermann begins his quest for a clean sweep of the 2009 Olby Awards. As always, we need you to document. […]
Source: Olbermann Watch - MSNBC’s Countdown with Keith Olbermann |
Presenting the 2008 Olby Awards! 1 Jan 2009, 12:05 pm
A new year means a time to look back and honor those who have achieved greatness in the year preceding. For that reason, we take this opportunity to reveal the winners of the 2008 Olby Awards, as det. […]
Source: Olbermann Watch - MSNBC’s Countdown with Keith Olbermann |
Help Decide the 2008 Olby Awards! 28 Dec 2008, 9:05 pm
With the end of another year of Keith Oralmann’s Hour of Spin, we really should recognize the high, and low points, of 2008. That’s the purpose of the Olby Awards. What was Keith’s biggest lie? The m. […]
Source: Olbermann Watch - MSNBC’s Countdown with Keith Olbermann |
How Will Olbermann Spin This? 22 Dec 2008, 2:32 pm
There’s nothing quite like watching the infamous, deplorable Keith Olbermann attempting to spin his way out of embarrassment, rewrite history, or otherwise mangle the ethics of journalism to protect. […]
Source: Olbermann Watch - MSNBC’s Countdown with Keith Olbermann |
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The Ticker: NBC, CBS, CNN… 6 Jan 2009, 5:28 pm
> NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams appeared on the Bonnie Hunt Show today, who admitted her huge crush on him. Williams also revealed his childhood crush — Joan Embery. > CBS Early Show corres. […]
Source: mediabistro.com: TVNewser |
Cooper: "Get This Bitch Off The Stage" 6 Jan 2009, 5:05 pm
Anderson Cooper helped out The Daily Show last night, moderating the first ever CNN Puppedential Debate. That’s right, to pick the First Dog. What followed were an image of Tom Brokaw sniffing Sen. Jo. […]
Source: mediabistro.com: TVNewser |
John Harwood to Interview Pres.-Elect Obama 6 Jan 2009, 4:14 pm
So, will Dr. Sanjay Gupta be Surgeon General? Who will be Commerce Secretary? And will the economic stimulus package surpass $1 trillion (damn, that’s a lot of money). Find out tomorrow when President. […]
Source: mediabistro.com: TVNewser |
FBDC’s Gavin Talks Inauguration Crowds, D.C. Nerds on "Morning Joe" 6 Jan 2009, 4:10 pm
FishbowlDC’s Patrick Gavin appeared today on Morning Joe to talk inauguration and the impending masses coming to D.C. He’ll be avoiding the crowd and watching the event from his couch. Check out the c. […]
Source: mediabistro.com: TVNewser |
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