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Ed Rendell's Convenient Spin: Bashes Fox News Now After Praising 'Very Balanced' Network in 2008

By Lachlan Markay | May 24, 2011 | 19:14

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Former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, D, can't seem to make up his mind on whether Fox News is "fair and balanced," or an ideologically-stilted - possibly malicious - political operation.

Rendell appeared on Ed Schultz's program Monday night to announce - presumably with a straight face - the removal by a New York Magazine cover story of the "thin veneer of impartiality that Fox may have."

But just a few years ago, when Rendell was campaigning hard for Hillary Clinton, he had effusive praise for Fox, which he called "the most objective of all the cable networks."

Here's video of his appearance last night on the "Ed Show":

Contrast that with his views in 2008:

Politico transcribed some of Rendell's Fox praise thusly:

The outspoken Rendell, who couldn't immediately be reached, has indeed had praise for Fox in the past - most notably in the primary season of 2008, when he was an active Hillary Clinton surrogate.

"I think during this entire primary coverage, starting in Iowa and up to the present -- FOX has done the fairest job, and remained the most objective of all the cable networks," he said in March that year, in an appearance chronicled on this blog. "You hate both of our candidates. No, I’m only kidding. But you actually have done a very balanced job of reporting the news, and some of the other stations are just caught up with Senator Obama, who is a great guy, but Senator Obama can do no wrong, and Senator Clinton can do no right.”

Fox, for its part, hit back at Rendell Tuesday with claims that he had even pursued employment with Fox before signing as an MSNBC contributor. "Governor Rendell didn’t seem to have an issue with our ‘credibility’ or ‘impartiality’ when he was trying to shake us down for more money before signing with MSNBC,” said Fox exec Bill Shine.

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What do you expect?

Submitted by gmaniac1 on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 7:51pm.

He's a no good left wing liberal when all is said and done. He knows what he says is false but his ideoology is his religion. The truth and facts be damned!

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Just another...

Submitted by adamsmith on Wed, 05/25/2011 - 9:17am.

Just another bought and paid for "Useful Idiot" for George Soros. Another politician who has no problem selling his country into tyranny. These guys should all be hanged for killing America....

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the ex Gov-

Submitted by JIMMY1660 on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 8:04pm.

is a big spender of others money.
Liberals can always say -it wasnt me-its those bad Conservatives-and the historical data shows something else.
BHO-liar and thief.

Fast & Furious along with Solyndra are example of who BHO is BHO Policies have caused Failed Economy- Liberals = Wealth Re-distribution

 

 

 

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Like most liberals, Rendell is a two-faced snake...

Submitted by PrairieSky on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 8:04pm.

And as a result, he (they) can't be believed or trusted...Period.

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction...It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them (our children) to do the same." ~President Ronald Reagan 

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PrairieSky......Most liberals? I thought that the definition of

Submitted by Rush Fan on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 8:34pm.

a Liberal was a two-faced snake.

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Rush...True, but hey...Cut me some slack...

Submitted by PrairieSky on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 8:53pm.

I was trying to be magnanimous in my comment...  ;-D

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction...It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them (our children) to do the same." ~President Ronald Reagan 

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Prairie....You've got whatever slack you need, my friend. I know

Submitted by Rush Fan on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 9:05pm.

you were just trying to be nice to some on the other side who may be borderline. It is commendable. Perhaps, I have gotten somewhat jaded in my old age.  :-)

regards,

Rush Fan

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Rush...I appreciate that, and right back at cha, my friend...

Submitted by PrairieSky on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 9:15pm.

There's plenty of slack to go around.

I find myself becoming more jaded as the years go by, too, so you've got company on this one.  :-)

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction...It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them (our children) to do the same." ~President Ronald Reagan 

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Hey Eddy

Submitted by Radical1979 on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 8:16pm.

Before you criticize Fox, take a look at the horrible condition you left Pennsylvania in. Failures like you have no business criticizing winners.

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