Conservative radio commentator Rush Limbaugh says the mainstream media attitude on President Barack Obama is that he is too big to fail. What CNN has planned for the night of April 29 is one of several signs that could be the case.
According to an April 19 report from the Associated Press, CNN has a big night of coverage planned for Obama's 100th day in office that will deviate from its normally scheduled programming.
"CNN is marking President Barack Obama's 100th day in office with prime-time coverage that will recall last year's primary and general election nights, right down to John King's magic wall," the AP article said. "The network says it will compile a national report card of Obama's performance, using opinion polls and a series of viewer surveys. The big night is April 29, a week from this Wednesday, pre-empting regular programming."
The AP report said only ABC is the only other network that has made their first 100 days of Obama programming and will feature segments on its "Good Morning America," "World News" and "Nightline" programs. Obama's first 100 days have an added importance according to the story because of "the two wars and economic meltdown."
CNN will showcase its on-air talent as it did on Election Night 2008.
"[John] King, who used a giant touchscreen during the election to keep track of polling data, will use it again to show where money is going from the economic stimulus plan, he said. Bill Schneider will review polling data. Wolf Blitzer, Anderson Cooper and Soledad O'Brien will join King as the network's on-air leaders," the story said.
CNN came under fire recently after CNN correspondent Susan Roesgen interrupted one of the Tea Party protestors on April 15, and slammed the event for being "anti-government," "anti-CNN," and "not really family viewing."
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Why not a new CNN nightly show, seven days weekly?
April 19, 2009 - 15:52 ET by CKA in Red State USA"Another day of firsts in Barack Obama's life."
Or "Guess what cool things Barack did today"?
Or "Yet more milestones in Barack Obama's presidency"?
Or "How Obama screwed America and capitalism today"?
Or, my favorite: A blank screen for an hour.
Oh, rats....they missed
April 19, 2009 - 21:28 ET by motherbeltOh, rats....they missed "The 100th flush of the White House toilet" under Obama (no pun intended LOL).
And his 100th shower in the WH residence...
Or did I just miss those shows? I've been so busy.....
They might say "Wow, that sucks!" But at least they'll say "Wow!" -Duff Goldman, the Ace of Cakes
OMG! These people don't have
April 19, 2009 - 16:01 ET by bigtimerOMG!
These people don't have a clue as to why they are despised and their ratings keep falling!
Motherbelt...make sure that case of duct-tape I ordered from you is here soon!!
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Most Trusted
April 19, 2009 - 16:23 ET by Jerry MackThe most trusted name in news.
The best Political team on television.
HAHAHAHAHA
New motto: The network looking for an audience. These jerks do not realize that 50% of the people that watch this are watching to see how bad that they make fools of themselves. If they want to recover from "Teabagging" then they better come up with something better than this.
Sorry, bt....I just got
April 19, 2009 - 21:31 ET by motherbeltSorry, bt....I just got here tonight....hang on....it's coming by Fed Ex overnight!!
Compliments of the Duchess of Duct Tape! (thanks, Blonde for the terrific title!)
They might say "Wow, that sucks!" But at least they'll say "Wow!" -Duff Goldman, the Ace of Cakes
Handshake that Shook the World
April 19, 2009 - 21:40 ET by bigtimerWell mb...until that duct tape gets here I will just have to use my barf-bags...
Speaking of CNN I just clicked on the tv in the back bedroom and Lynn Sweet was saying to whoever the host is "The Handshake the Shook the World" between Chavez and OSoros.... blah blah blah....
Needless to say...I left.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
the Handshake that shook the world by Lynn Sweet
April 19, 2009 - 22:41 ET by merlin61Sure hope they get that duct tape to you fast, cuz
as Glen Beck says, blood is gonna shoot out of
your eyes soon with all this slobber from CNN.
Let me be the first to
April 19, 2009 - 16:02 ET by DavartLet me be the first to predict that CNN will give Obama an A++++++++++ (picture A Christmas Story's Ralphie's teacher giving him a grade where the "plus's" run around the room) now insert any CNN anchor, maybe Susan Roesgen can do it.
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This is just great
April 19, 2009 - 22:07 ET by general companyThese very fools ridicule Fox for covering the Tea Parties, but yet they are going to have specials on Obama and his joke of a Admin. Think they will cover the spending and the impact it will have on our kids? Do you think they will cover the failed appointments, or the corrupt ones? Will they talk about him apologizing for us to other Nations, or embarrassing us to our biggest allies? Do you think they will talk about Biden and his lies about Bush, or his many gaff's? Will they cover the fact he has his handlers cover Christian symbols at a Catholic University, and then kisses the butt of Islamic nations that hate us? Will they highlight the lies he told during the campaign and contrast that with his actions? Or do you think this will just be another little love in with nary a critical word, well they may criticize him for being so late with the puppy. But Fox is out of touch for covering a spontaneous movement.
cnn will only report what Emanuel tells them to. This show was more then likely his idea
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Let me be the first to
April 20, 2009 - 05:50 ET by DontFeedTheTrollsLet me be the first to predict that CNN will give Obama an A++++++++++
I'll add to that, CNN will also show a poll that has Obama's approval ratings in the high 60's to low 70's. They will poll commies from around the world. The only thing that might ruin this lovefest is if Obama decides to preempt all TV for his celebration.
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Obama's new math
April 20, 2009 - 06:27 ET by ThisnThatCNN will also tout how "Obama is reducing spending" -- his so-called $100M "trimming" of the budget.
$100M out of $3.5 trillion? He would have to trim $100M every hour, 24 hours/day (including holidays and weekends) every day of his 4-year term to equal $3.5 trillion.
Yet, CNN is going to highlight this as a major accomplishment, and "evidence" that Obama is a fiscally conservative president.
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The challenge is to follow a consistent plan despite inconsistent prices - Sarah Palin, State of the State of Alaska speech
Will there be cake and balloons?
April 19, 2009 - 16:02 ET by superconI can'twait to hear about what a success that Barack has been.I sure hope they do nasty profiles on all those scary right-wingers who say mean and untrue things about our new leader.
Because with a name like Obama... you know it has to be good.
Punch and Pie
April 19, 2009 - 16:11 ET by rexdraconimThey are serving punch and pie. More people come if you serve punch and pie.
Hey...wait...this isn't punch....its Kool-Aid.....
"You can have Peace or you can have Freedom; just don't count on having both at the same time." - R.A.H
"I'll take the harsh reality of liberty over the illusion of security...everytime!" -me<
just one more reason
April 19, 2009 - 16:03 ET by seesalrunnot to watch the drivel.
Great expectations
April 19, 2009 - 16:03 ET by needle"CNN Planning Obama 100th Day Special Prime Time Coverage"
What a great opportunity for CNN to try to re-establish their credentials for even-handedness and objectivity.
I wonder how they will do? 100 to 1 they do not pass muster here.
Impunitas semper ad deteriora invitat.
LOL... Come on now
April 19, 2009 - 16:10 ET by bigtimerLOL...
Come on now needle...we all know the other twits at msnbc will do their best to surpass CNN with the leftist blathering adoration on their Dear Leader's 100th Day of walking on water.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
I believe you're right. This might be the night, though, that...
April 19, 2009 - 16:14 ET by CKA in Red State USA. . . Chris Matthews, Keith Olbermann and Rachel Maddow become so sexually aroused, as well as emotionally stimulated, about Obama's "progress" and success and anti-Americanism that their leftist hearts burst from the excitement.
Your odds are way way way too low.
April 19, 2009 - 16:11 ET by CKA in Red State USAMe, I wouldn't bet used toilet tissue that they do anything less than have on-air orgiastic recaps.
The swooning will be insufferable.
First 100 Days huh...
April 19, 2009 - 16:07 ET by rgoldI wonder if they will bust out the fake hologram again?
Oops....
April 19, 2009 - 16:09 ET by superconDouble post.
Because with a name like Obama... you know it has to be good.
CNN Anniversary
April 19, 2009 - 16:09 ET by slickwillie2001In a better world, I would expect that this would mean the honeymoon is over and they would go back to a semblance of journalism, but that's not going to happen. The old media's long decay can't be fixed easily or in less time than it took to get this bad.
So Fox News "Sponsor" Tea Parties...
April 19, 2009 - 16:10 ET by GrymWhat the hell do you call the MSM "News Coverage" of the Obama Campaign and Presidency? Certianly not "Journalism"...
Hey Grym... Excellent,
April 19, 2009 - 16:13 ET by bigtimerHey Grym...
Excellent, excellent point!
Hypocrisy is thy name when it comes to the left...as always.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
They'll be called . . .
April 19, 2009 - 16:17 ET by CKA in Red State USAThe "KAPs," as in Kiss A** Parties.
They might be called the HUTA parties, for Head Up The A** parties.
But, no, whatever's broadcast, it will not be remotely related journalism as most people believe it should be.
Advocacy media, though? You bet.
Fainting
April 19, 2009 - 16:11 ET by Jerry MackHaving heard the shrills listed in the article "gush good" about Obama continuosly for a year and half I am not surprised at this planned super gushing. I hope that they have Paramedics standing by because some of them could faint or hyperventilate from hearing several hours of their messiahs accomplishments during his first 100 days.
Dry heaving on Obama coverage
April 19, 2009 - 16:29 ET by ArchConservativeI thought their regular coverage was called "How great was Obama today?". So, if they deviate then they will actually be critical of The Messiah.
Nahhhhhhhh! It will just be a gigantic Obamagasm. Hopefully this is the iceberg that sinks CNN
You support the troops by supporting the mission! If you don't support the mission, have the guts to say you don't support the troops.
Obama: Not my President. Ever.
Do you think the "One" will
April 19, 2009 - 16:31 ET by d1carterDo you think the "One" will do a cameo and allow his ring to be kissed? I can just see it now......
They'll Join Chris Matthews
April 19, 2009 - 16:58 ET by SlyrrWhy not devote an entire day of every 'reporter' and producer from CNN, NBC, CBS, MSNBC et. al and show them all lining up to tongue Michelle Obama's armpits while Matthews humps Obama's leg while wearing a dog costume?
Slyrr
April 19, 2009 - 17:34 ET by AFCloneI was going to start planning dinner....that image has completely taken away my appetite. ((((Shivers))))
AF... LOL...I know what
April 19, 2009 - 17:40 ET by bigtimerAF...
LOL...I know what you mean...I am glad I just got done with preparing Sunday dinner... ;-)
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
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April 19, 2009 - 17:26 ET by dahliatraversI'm sure I was just out of town or something when it aired. Can someone please provide the archive link to CNN's Prime Time Celebration ... er, Coverage of President Bush's One Hundredth Day in Office?
dashing D!
April 19, 2009 - 17:31 ET by botgsure can't but you may find this funny: http://www.numberwat...
my favorite is better beer
"Outside of a dog a book is man's best friend,------------inside a dog it's too dark to read" ---Groucho
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April 19, 2009 - 19:31 ET by dahliatraversBotg!
Love the list. Can't believe it - they're all serious!
RIP, Loch Ness Monster. When oh when will the carbon madness end??
that's the truly funny
April 19, 2009 - 19:33 ET by botgthat's the truly funny part
"Outside of a dog a book is man's best friend,------------inside a dog it's too dark to read" ---Groucho
Oooh! Oooh!
April 19, 2009 - 17:30 ET by karelingDo you think this special will be available on DVD? And oooh, do you think Topps will come out with a "First 100 Days" edition of Obama trading cards?
http://www.toppsonlinestore.com/servlet/the-Obama-Trading-Cards/Categories
Kareling.. You know
April 19, 2009 - 17:35 ET by bigtimerKareling..
You know what...you are making a good point...this will be made into a DVD seller...more Kool-Aid for the leftist lemmings who are supposedly broke and need the bail-out $$$ from the tax-payers.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
bt, are you kidding????
April 19, 2009 - 21:36 ET by motherbeltObama himself will order a dozen DVD's to hand out as gifts to world leaders on his next trip abroad.....
They might say "Wow, that sucks!" But at least they'll say "Wow!" -Duff Goldman, the Ace of Cakes
Congrats motherbelt
April 19, 2009 - 21:41 ET by AFCloneThat one was *snort* worthy.
Duchess... I'm really
April 19, 2009 - 21:47 ET by bigtimerDuchess... I'm really laughing out loud...and you know there is going to be Part 1, Part 2, Part 3....heck like I was just posting somewhere here to you just "The Handshake that Shook the World" between Chavez/OSoros will be in there as a major title!
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
cooper
April 19, 2009 - 17:39 ET by boozythanks for the headsup...should be a real hoot watching the demise of America in a 2 hour timespan...Only in America could this travesty occur.....Obama..give me a break...it is like giving the keys to a Ferarri to 16 year old and not expecting really bad things to happen...
Fade In...
April 19, 2009 - 18:11 ET by GeronLThe propaganda machine of the Obama State Media must bow down to its master.
You
April 19, 2009 - 18:14 ET by RukusYou. Are. So. Right. On. Carry on...
Gary
All the oil is in Texas and the dipsticks are in D.C.!
Who cares and
April 19, 2009 - 18:16 ET by Worriedwho'll be watching?
I only turn to CNN to watch
April 19, 2009 - 19:32 ET by Apark559I only turn to CNN to watch Lou Dobbs. If this Obama love fest is going to preempt Lou, then my tv will be on Fox.
On BHO's birthday....
April 19, 2009 - 19:23 ET by Prester John...I hear the White House will be asking for three-hour of prime time for a Obama Birthday special with live reporting from the White House, BHO's home in Chicago, and entertainment community tributes from New York City and Hollywood.
Pieces of birthday cake will be available to everyone who takes the day off from work or school to perform voter fraud duties, er, I mean community service, and the Congressional Black Caucus will submit a bill to make BHO's a national holiday.
Any Congressman not voting for the bill will be added to DHS' database of right-wing extremists.
How about a nice parade?
April 19, 2009 - 19:24 ET by AFCloneI hear it is all the rage in the other people-loving communist countries.
"...I hear the White House
April 19, 2009 - 22:06 ET by GregE"...I hear the White House will be asking for three-hour of prime time for a Obama Birthday special...."
But no one really knows what day that actually is.
And we trust them why?
April 19, 2009 - 19:23 ET by pbthinkerCNN, the most trusted name in news, is celebrating 100 days of the messiah? Why? Has any network done this before? Is this normal for a presidency, any presidency? No need to answer, I can't remember any before, in my lifetime.
I'll have to admit that I'm naive, when it comes to todays journalism, in a Presidency that is going to last for 4 years, what is the significance of 100 days? Perhaps it's a little hope to get CNN's ratings up.
Election 2008-God's way of showing us that elections count.
not to worry fox will be
April 19, 2009 - 19:44 ET by kangaroonot to worry fox will be there with their red cape and tight pants to save the day from the down right crazy msm
In < 100 days, Barack Hussein Obama has managed...
April 19, 2009 - 21:31 ET by R D Helm...to essentially bankrupt the nation, make us a laughingstock in the face of our allies, as well as our enemies, and has managed to turn the federal government against its own citizens.
Along the way, he has also managed to put a sizable chunk of the socialist agenda into place, and has greased the rails to greatly ease the swift implementation of what is left of it.
By the time the 2010 midterm elections roll around, the Marxist coup (and that is exactly what we are witnessing) will essentially be complete-not to mention irreversible.
If the fact that a Marxist POTUS could actually fire the CEO of one of the largest private companies on Earth and get away with it did not shake you out of your slumber, just wait until you see what he will be doing once the midterm elections have passed.
A pile of tea bags the size of Mt. Everest will have no affect whatsoever on any of it.
-Dave
This coup has gone on long enough. The time to put it down is NOW.
Nuts to Marxist Coup
April 19, 2009 - 22:15 ET by AgentAmericanThere will be no Marxist Coup. Not if I and a growing number of us have anything to say about it.
It will be stopped. The sleeping giant is asleep no more. I have faith that morning in America will come.
2010: A GOP Hill
Let's be Fair to CNN on this 100th Day Special. Perhaps all of
April 19, 2009 - 22:27 ET by Rush Fanyou forget that when President George W. Bush marked his 100th day, CNN rolled out the bandwagon for him. I remember that CNN's Wolf Blitzer heaped praise on President Bush almost to ad nauseum, Jack Cafferty said he was finally proud to be an American, and Candy Crowley (it might have been Carol Costello) had a sweet piece on Laura Bush and her dog (or was it her cat). How could you forget CNN's Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider when he said that he felt safer knowing Dick Cheney was helping our President. Senior Political Analyst David "Rodham" Gergen said he was contemplating switching to Republican. All in all, President Bush's 100th day was a special event and a proud moment for those at CNN.
So what is the big deal? By celebrating President Obama's 100th day, CNN is just trying to be fair and balanced.
Moreover, you people forget that CNN has treated President Bush with utmost fairness and respect during his eight years in office. If you don't believe me than at least believe NewsBusters.
I rest my case. I'm bad.
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Isn't every day a Obama Special on CNN?
April 19, 2009 - 22:28 ET by jefflebowskiThey've gotten pretty good on Obama Specials. After all, they've been doing it since they decided to throw the Clintoons under the bus during the primaries. CNN....I came, I watched, I yawned.
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Okay, Rush Fan, that was
April 19, 2009 - 22:41 ET by JerOkay, Rush Fan, that was clever. But you realize that after subtracting all of Bush's vacation time, his 100th day in office didn't occur until February of 2002.
Jer
Your comments made me laugh, Jer. I'm not surprised because
April 19, 2009 - 23:19 ET by Rush Fanwe have similar humor.
Have a good evening.
Rush Fan
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Thanks, Rush Fan... I
April 19, 2009 - 23:43 ET by JerThanks, Rush Fan...
I bet most of us are a lot more alike than all the political bickering would suggest.
You have a good evening, too...and a great week.
Jer
State run tv without force.
April 19, 2009 - 23:07 ET by obxrayState run tv without force.
How is this any different?
April 20, 2009 - 03:01 ET by chaosmongerOk, the left complained the last few weeks about Fox covering the Tea Parties and advertising about it and then CNN throws a full night celebrating the first 100 day of BO?
In the defence of Fox News, they knew the Tea Parties were going to be big and newsworthy but CNN is creating hype over something, that for the most part, has been pretty unworthy of such a night of broacasting. Other than blowing the budget up beyond belief, what has been so remarkable about these first 100 days?
Fox may have went a little overboard on their advertising before the Tea Parties, but the ratings showed it payed off...let's see what CNNs ratings are after the 29th.
The difference is this:
April 20, 2009 - 08:15 ET by CKA in Red State USAFNC still has credibility. As for the runup to the Tea Parties? Well, there was just more than Fox News on cable TV promoting that. Conservative talk radio EVERYWHERE was.
Meanwhile, CNN sticks its head in the sand or in anantomical places heads were never meant to be stuck, deigns to send out a hostile so-called news gatherer and now ducks the blowback from that.
The difference?
Fox News seems to still remember it's called "news."
CNN can even spell "news" anymore, nor can it spell "objectivity," if only in the slightest.
Historic "Firsts" duing the reign of The One...
April 20, 2009 - 08:17 ET by Pilgrim1949Gee, I can hardly wait for the "first (half)African-American President's dump in the White House Master Bedroom bathroom" to be followed by the brand of toilet paper and how many sheets (T.P., of course, silly!) were used by the ecology-aware new First Resident.
Then we're sure to be treated to how quickly the First Mutt (canine, that is) is housebroken, how many Number Ones and Number Twos were "oopses" and on which historic rug.
Naturally a bronze plaque will be placed next to the favorite tree of the First Mutt, commemorating this historic occasion. (Is there anything else NOT historic about this administration?)
GMWAS (gag me with a spoon!)
Looking foward the the "first" of this President's belongings being packed into a moving van for final departure from the quite MORE historic White House.
Now there is a day for national celebration.
April 20, 2009 - 08:34 ET by CKA in Red State USA"Looking foward the the 'first' of this President's belongings being packed into a moving van for final departure from the quite MORE historic White House."
Perhaps we can dream: The removal from office of the first perjurer to illegally take office because he was not a U.S. citizen.
Actually, he won't be removed from office, because he never legally will have held it.
He'll simply be arrested and carted off to jail.
That will be another day of national celebration and victory for the Constitution.
It will also be the day of the complete downfall of the seditious Democrat Party and the advocacy/advesary media.
CNN
April 20, 2009 - 14:13 ET by jessieHJessie R. Hamby Let's just boycott CNN & MSNBC completely. If we want news, honest news, unbiased news, we can watch FOX NEWS. CNN sucks. MSNBC sucks.