The Blatant Liberalism of Norah O'Donnell, CBS's New Chief WH Correspondent
"If Time-magaziner-turned-White House-press-sec Jay Carney ever tires of defending President Obama," wrote NB's Mark Finkelstein earlier this year, "Norah O'Donnell clearly seems ready to step in."
News broke Thursday that O'Donnell will, in fact, be moving to the White House briefing room, but she'll staying on the same side of the podium as CBS's Chief White House Correspondent. But that doesn't mean her incessant cheerleaeding for the Obama administration and its party will relent.
O'Donnell is one of television news's more blatantly liberal non-prime time personalities. In light of the move, let's review just a few of her "greatest hits."
O'Donnell is of course quick to see racism in criticism of President Obama. When Newt Gingrich jibed Obama for wasting time playing basketball, she saw racism. The comment "suggests that the President is an athlete and some people may suggest, you know, because all black people are good athletes." Fellow guests on Morning Joe laughed at the claim.
Though not as frequent as the racism charge, Islamophobia is a popular one among liberal media types. O'Donnell is no exception. In the midst of the debate over the "Ground Zero mosque," for instance, O'Donnell claimed that the project's opponents were "act[ing] like the people who attacked America and killed 3,000 people."
Other conservative protests have also earned O'Donnell's scorn. She was of course part of the MSNBC chorus that attempted to link the Tea Party movement to so-called "birther" movement.
So as one might expect, the Tea Party's primary target earned O'Donnell's effusive praise - often in spite of the facts. Reporting on the so-called health care "summit" last year, O'Donnell embarked on a misguided attempt at "truth-squadding." She heaped praise on President Obama for laying out the facts behind his reform proposal, such as the fact, by her telling, that insurance premiums would decline by 10 to 13 percent under Obamacare. In fact, the CBO score at the time showed premiums for individuals would rise by 10 to 13 percent. Giving O'Donnell the benefit of the doubt, she played defense for the president without bothering to check the facts.
As for Republican efforts to block Obamacare's passage, well, let's just say O'Donnell was not a fan. "Are you the Grinch that stole Christmas?" she asked GOP Sen. Judd Gregg in December 2009.
For all of O'Donnell's fondness for Obama, she really does not like Sarah Palin. Norah appeared at a Palin book signing - crib notes in hand - last year to grill a teen Palin fan, but threw softballs to a pro-Obamacare child weeks later. O'Donnell's lame defense of Obama's decision to wear a tacky faux-military leather jacket to an address to troops in Afghanistan was a childish "Sarah Palin wears a leather jacket too!" Norah also harped on the Palin "hand note" non-story perhaps longer than any other television personality.
Filmmaker John Ziegler even called on NBC to fire O'Donnell for her vehement hatred of everything Palin.
The firing never came, but now O'Donnell has left for another network where, no doubt, the Palin hatred and the rest of the liberal quips will continue.
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Hack
Submitted by Texndoc on Fri, 06/17/2011 - 9:12am.
Don't forget in the middle of the BP spill. Photos emerged of White House workers at a DC chug-a-lug party having a good time over the weekend and Nora O'Donnell on Monday morning was on Morning Joe throwing her hair back and closing her eyes saying her "friends in the White House" couldn't sleep! couldn't eat! they were so "devastated" over the oil spill.
It was here on Newsbusters. About 5 seconds after the command performance was given.
O'Donnell = O'Liberal
Submitted by Chris Norman on Fri, 06/17/2011 - 9:21am.
Let's see, Norah, Kelly, and Lawrence O'Donnell. All liberal mouthpieces for Democrats. What is it with that last name? Does it carry some kind of liberal curse?
Not quite every O'Donnell
Submitted by jpwcpa on Fri, 06/17/2011 - 3:48pm.
The cutie pie Senator wannabe from Delaware, Christine O'Donnell, would seem to be an exception to the rule.
Well, she's not an employee
Submitted by Chris Norman on Sat, 06/18/2011 - 1:48am.
Well, she's not an employee of an NBC network either, right?
No and thank goodness. You
Submitted by Martin2717 on Sat, 06/18/2011 - 3:00am.
No and thank goodness. You can add Rosie O'Donnell to that list of O'Donnells who are leftist hacks even though she doesn't currently work at NBC.
Poor girl; she must have a bad back...
Submitted by KyWriter on Fri, 06/17/2011 - 9:40am.
...from all the pro-Obama crap she shovels every day. She'll enjoy her new job, but will CBS supply her with the proper safety equipment such as knee pads for her daily genuflection and other...er...duties while on her knees in front of the throne?
Well, at least SHE's shovel-ready
Submitted by Galvanic on Fri, 06/17/2011 - 1:09pm.
O'Donnell is a Couric-class 'journalist.' She gets a few talking points from the WH and regurgitates them for the CBS audience.
CBS
Submitted by jessieH on Fri, 06/17/2011 - 10:03am.
What they going to do when obama is impeached for treason?
The Obama cult
Submitted by Boil It Down on Fri, 06/17/2011 - 10:28am.
I'm sure the Obama worshippers will not be any more discouraged than the Clinton worshippers were when he was impeached. True believers are capable of rationalizing even the most egregious behavior by the object of their adoration. -bidn-
DOWN, DOWN DOWN WE GO.......
Submitted by Herbster on Fri, 06/17/2011 - 10:11am.
Once again, the state run media - in this case, CBS - has scraped the bottom of the barrel. Have you ever watched this person? Not only does she have the IQ of a turnip, she speaks with all the authority of a two year old. Her knowledge of history stops at what she had for breakfast. Her "Facts" are rooted in her leftist agenda. How true when people say that the media is dead. Just look at what passes for "Journalists" today: O'Donnel, Brewer, Shipman, Chucky Todd, Mrs. Greenspan, Tampon hall, Borger, Clift, Schultz....the list goes on.......
What can you say about an industry that gives a TV "News show" to Mr. Client # 9? I'm watting for Weiner to show up on MSNBC......after his wife runs for congress and is elected by the sheeple of New York. She's the "Perfect" candidate.....Clinton connection, a muslim, (Muslims are "In") has a weirdo for a husband, has no governmental experience............if H-oprah was still around, she'd be on the show ASAP. Can a barbara walters "Interview" be upcoming?
PRAY FOR OUR NATION!
Right on target
Submitted by smitty195 on Fri, 06/17/2011 - 1:00pm.
Your comments are spot on! It's funny but serious at the same time. Wifey probably will run for Congress and get elected. Her "qualifications" are perfect!
Ignorant "liberals"
Submitted by iveseenitall on Fri, 06/17/2011 - 10:25am.
Most "liberals" are immature, ignorant, poorly - educated people who emote rather than think. This adolescent getting a job with the adolesecent in the White House shouldn't surprise anyone. Coulter is right--they're a mob. They are also very similar to a high school clique, groupies with the mentality of teenagers. Sad.
P.S. No better example than Weiner -- a 46 yr. old "liberal" who hangs out with teenagers on the internet. And his former girlfriend is Kirsten Powers, a "liberal" in the media --- the beat goes on.
NEVER,NEVER trust a "liberal" (progressive)
Boobs and Hair
Submitted by Utherpend on Fri, 06/17/2011 - 10:38am.
That is all the people who hire ODonnell see, they figure they can teleprompt her to say whatever they need her to say but it all comes down to looks on the News programs these days.
CBS exposed again.
Submitted by Boil It Down on Fri, 06/17/2011 - 10:52am.
Norah O'Donnell's history clearly precludes her from being hired by any reputable news organization as a chief correspondent of any sort. That is especially true with regard to the position of representing that news organization in the White House briefing room. Any credible news outfit would find the best person of journalistic integrity to occupy the prestigious position of Chief White House correspondent. On the other hand, there is CBS.
So, there you have it. By hiring O'Donnell for Chief White House correspondent, they have once again defined themselves. They are neither reputable or credible and they further display their blatant bias with O'Donnell.
After so many examples, you have to wonder if CBS is deliberately portraying themselves as stupid. It seems like an insane business plan to me. -bidn-
Getting the 'right' person
Submitted by Galvanic on Fri, 06/17/2011 - 3:05pm.
To paraphrase the line by Kurt Russell as Herb Brooks in Miracle, "I'm not looking for the best person. I'm looking for the right person."
In the case of MSM TV news, that means physically attractive women regardless of credentials.
Sex sells, and when your network's news audience is dwindling, you hope you can hang on to those who tune in if only to stare at the female reporters.
Norah O'Donnell is the
Submitted by motherbelt on Fri, 06/17/2011 - 11:01am.
Norah O'Donnell is the forever teenager sighing Isn't he dreamy???? like Lea Thompson in Back to the Future.
And when she's not sighing, she's making fun of everyone who disagrees with her.
I swear, liberals never grow up. Their last line of argument is always something like "Well nobody likes you, so there!!
But Sarah Palin wears a leather jacket too!!
Wow, Norah, very mature.
iveseenitall is right on the mark.
Submitted by Herbster on Fri, 06/17/2011 - 12:54pm.
Excellent post. Describes liberals to a "T." "People who emote rather than think." Beautiful!
ADMINS
Submitted by Radical1979 on Fri, 06/17/2011 - 2:29pm.
Please get rid of this ugly post as it does not represent the site or it's members.
PLANT
Yes please. Those comments
Submitted by Free Stinker on Fri, 06/17/2011 - 2:47pm.
Yes please. Those comments do not belong on Newsbusters.
UPDATE: thank you Admins! :-)
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Poor Herb.
Submitted by SickofLibs on Fri, 06/17/2011 - 2:52pm.
;)
Suggestion to NB: when a particularly heinous post is deleted, delete all the associated comments under it.
See ya
Submitted by Boudin on Fri, 06/17/2011 - 2:42pm.
Wouldnt want to be ya.
Why apply for an account, to get yourself banned?
liberalism transforms attractive women into ugly ones.....
Submitted by thescoots on Fri, 06/17/2011 - 3:29pm.
While O'Donnell still has some looks....that progressive virus is beginning to show signs of erosion on her...She will look like Joy Behar soon enough. Not sure if its the anger or the twisted logic at the root of it...but most ugly women are liberals....sadly, liberalism was a contributing factor. She is entirely liberal and anti-all things Republican. CBS News has excellerated its demise by hiring her.
I guess no one liked my comment?
Submitted by NJRightWinger12 on Fri, 06/17/2011 - 5:27pm.
Sorry-but why else would she be on the air? Shes an idiot, who espouses ultra liberal views. And I have to say she looks like virtually no other lib, thats all-as that PC-or PG enough for everyone? Geez! Ive read alot worse on here!
I'm gonna help you out here, fellow Jersey boy
Submitted by SickofLibs on Fri, 06/17/2011 - 6:03pm.
Playboy's original "hate f*ck conservative women" article was roundly condemned in the conservative media (and here @ NB too, but completely ignored by the MSM) as a reprehensible example of the lib's disrespect and double standard for women. So we don't need to reanimate that monster with a weblink to us here... it makes us look bad.
That, plus at least 1/3 (?) of the posters here are of the feminine persuasion and don't take kindly to rape fantasies of any kind.
That's all I got.
That was the idea, the joke!
Submitted by NJRightWinger12 on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 10:42am.
I knew of that article, how they used it to demean con women, so I wanted to demean her, through that article, thats all! i DIDNT MEAN TO OFFEND, ESP. WOMEN!
Everytime I see this dunce on tv...........
Submitted by djwolf12 on Fri, 06/17/2011 - 9:05pm.
she looks like she has the "deer in the headlights" look.
Norah O'Donnell is very unusual for a Liberal lady.
Submitted by jawebster1 on Sat, 06/18/2011 - 12:18am.
Most of them are a ugly as hell, thereby explaining why they are Liberal ladies. I guess she is the exception that makes the rule.
Hey, at least she has a funny
Submitted by Martin2717 on Sat, 06/18/2011 - 3:02am.
Hey, at least she has a funny laugh.