As NewsBusters previously reported, the same broadcast networks that two years ago could not get enough of the Mark Foley scandal, are offering little to no coverage of Foley’s successor, Tim Mahoney, now embroiled in a sex scandal of his own. The networks on October 21 completely ignored the news that Congressman Mahoney’s wife is now filing for divorce. Fox News’ "Fox and Friends" only provided a brief news read. After co-host Brian Kilmeade read the brief, Steve Doocy editorialized "I think [the Foley] scandal got more ink, didn’t it?"
In related news, Mark Foley himself recently announced his endorsement for Barack Obama. Though Obama won over another Republican, it’s a safe assumption it will not receive the same news coverage as Colin Powell.
Update: Mark Foley issued a statement denying his support for Obama:
"An article posted today on Variety's website innaccurately reported that I was supporting Barack Obama. The story on Variety's website, based on a second or third-hand account of my private conversation, is incorrect. I have already voted by absentee ballot in Florida. Although I didn't vote for Senator Obama, I intend to keep my choice private."
The very brief transcript on "Fox and Friends" follows.
BRIAN KILMEADE: A week after Democratic Representative Tim Mahoney admitted to numerous affairs, his wife has filed for divorce. His divorce papers, Terry Mahoney says, are filed now and the couples’ marriages, quote, "irretrievably broken." They got married in 1984. He was the congressman who replaced Congressman Foley when he was embroiled in that scandal.
STEVE DOOCY: I think that scandal got more ink, didn’t it?
KILMEADE: Well, so far this is the only ink it had. I hadn’t seen-
DOOCY: I know.
KILMEADE: -it written down.
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Foley's Endorsement
October 21, 2008 - 12:39 ET by allanfFoley's endorsement of Obama will generate more news time than the Mahoney mess.
I guess Foley feels as though he was thrown under the bus by the GOP. If he had committed a crime, he'd have been charged by now.
Foley Cleared
October 21, 2008 - 12:47 ET by Justin McCarthyFYI, the state of Florida announced last month they won't charge Foley with a crime.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/09/19/foley.investigation/
Justin
October 21, 2008 - 13:22 ET by BlondeHere's something else you wont hear about Rep. Mahoney, either.
His wife just filed for divorce from the two-timing jerk.
In his own words (19 seconds): This man is qualified to be VP?
Foley Debunks Endorsement
October 21, 2008 - 13:05 ET by Lamb-chopFoley has stated within the last hour that his so-called endorsement of Barack Obama was incorrect. Although he stated that his vote is secret, it will NOT be for Obama.
Thank goodness that the
October 21, 2008 - 13:12 ET by Chris NormanThank goodness that the disgraced perverted ex-congressmen vote for McCain is secured after all... :)
McNotObama '08
Dont scoff at it Chris
October 21, 2008 - 13:15 ET by general companyThey add up to be quite a few ya know.
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
True - and in a tight
October 21, 2008 - 13:19 ET by Chris NormanTrue - and in a tight race...
McNotObama '08
Lamb-Chop... Yeah, I just
October 21, 2008 - 13:22 ET by bigtimerLamb-Chop...
Yeah, I just heard this on Rush about an hour ago, he said Foley just called in and said these second and third hand accounts that have been reported are not true, plus like you say, he said he has already voted, and it wasn't for Obama, but he would keep his vote private.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Joe Plumbers Endorsement Brings the st. of Ohio whats Foleys do
October 21, 2008 - 13:27 ET by JayTeeObama picked up two more votes . . .Powell's, The Last black person in America to committ to Obama,
and Foley's which will never make the MSM news.
Foley turns over a new page
October 21, 2008 - 13:25 ET by Jack BauerSo Foley has turned over a new page and backed Obama! What an endorsement.
I wonder if Foley text messaged his vote in for Obama?
You can do that in Florida, right?
Jack and JT... Read my post
October 21, 2008 - 13:31 ET by bigtimerJack and JT...
Read my post above...and Lamb-Chops...
Foley called Rush today and said this is NOT true.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
BT -- ha, yeah I heard
October 21, 2008 - 13:34 ET by Jack BauerBT -- ha, yeah I heard that. But even the truth doesn't stop me making a cheap obvious joke!
I'm an equal opportunity laffer.
It's a failing I know. Pray for me!
BT-lamb Chopper - The Foley thingie was a little confusing
October 21, 2008 - 14:11 ET by JayTeeThe questions of WHY? even have it reported.....unless Foley found out he had Slave blood in his Ancestry.
Is there still anyone around
October 21, 2008 - 14:09 ET by mattmIs there still anyone around who denies liberal media bias?
Guess what? The polls in
October 22, 2008 - 06:38 ET by msh1973Guess what? The polls in Mahoney's district are showing that his sexual misconduct haven't hurt him one bit....unreal. I reside in the district below his, the media here have actually interview some of those voting early...not a problem for them. I am just sick to my stomach. If a man would lie to his own wife what in the heck is going to keep him from lying about everything else. I just don't get it.