In today's "Can You Believe This Gall?" moment, Democrat presidential candidate Barack Obama has actually blamed Fox News for his likely loss in next week's Kentucky primary.
Can someone that has been implicitly endorsed by virtually every press member in the nation get away with accusing a news network of negatively impacting his campaign efforts?
While you ponder, the following was reported by the Lexington Herald-Leader Friday (emphasis added, h/t Stuck on Stupid via NB reader Thomas Stewart):
He also blamed Fox News for disseminating "rumors" about him and said that that and e-mails filled with misinformation that have been "systematically" dispersed have hurt him in Kentucky. [...]
“And there are a lot of voters who get their news from Fox News. Fox has been pumping up rumors about my religious beliefs or my patriotism or what have you since the beginning of the campaign.”
Can you believe this nonsense?
At this point in time, Obama receives virtually nothing but 24-hour a day praise from CNN and MSNBC, along with almost exclusively fawning coverage from the news divisions at ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, and NPR.
Most recently, all of these outlets advanced the absolutely preposterous notion that President Bush attacked the junior senator from Illinois during a speech to the Israeli Knesset Thursday.
In addition, Obama thoroughly misrepresented the President's statements during a campaign stop in Watertown, South Dakota, on Friday:
Despite the obvious inaccuracies in that speech, no mainstream media outlet pointed out the candidate's shameless misrepresentation of what happened in the Israeli Knesset Thursday. And yet he's got the unmitigated gall to point fingers at anyone in the press?
Forgive me, Senator, but this holds about as much water as a church pastor claiming he doesn't have the support of his choir.
With this in mind, it appears there's something Obama needs to grow to possess the stature required of the President of the United States of America, but decency and decorum prevent me from saying what it is.
On a related note, don't miss today's WSJ editorial "How to Enrage a Democrat."
—Noel Sheppard is the Associate Editor of NewsBusters. Follow him at Facebook and Twitter.
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Is this guy totally brain dead?
May 17, 2008 - 15:00 ET by DelsaNaturally, he blames FOX.
I mean, he can't blame his America Hating Socalist Self, can he?
Republicans Don't Blame the Media
May 17, 2008 - 17:35 ET by allanfIn the space of a few days, we have Obama blaming Fox News and Hillary Clinton blaming the media for her failings.
McCain, who was treated to a frenzy of biased reporting and mischaracterization over "appeasement" is expected as a Republican to sit there and quietly take his media medicine.
Blame confusion
May 18, 2008 - 09:02 ET by docband fuzzy math.
Clinton is maning an all out effort to confuse the low knowledge voter about obama...and is getting little coverage for her outrageous claims from MSM or Cable so she has turned to the bloggers with this on Friday...
"But by confusing the facts and casting doubt on his legitimacy, she can encourage resentment among her supporters that will persist even if she drops out after June 4 and endorses Obama. If they feel that she was pushed out illegitimately, at least some of her supporters may decide to sit it out or vote for McCain in hopes of giving her another chance in 2012.
In addition to creating questions about Obama's legitimacy as the nominee, she played the gender card yet again last night. She said that she "deeply regrets the vitriol and the mean-spiritedness and the terrible insults and rhetoric that has been thrown around at you for supporting me, at women in general, at many of those who support my campaign because of who they are and their stand based on principle." This is not the first time she has claimed that she is being treated differently because of her gender, and it appears to encourage women who feel she has been mistreated because she is a woman to keep feeling that way.
This, like the talking points designed to cloud Obama's legitimacy in terms of the math, could be part of a strategy to fan the flames of resentment among her supporters, particularly women. Yes, she may bow out gracefully after the primaries are over, but she wants to make sure her supporters are as disappointed and even angry when she does. She appears to want them to feel that she was wronged, making it harder for them to turn around and support Obama. She'll bow out eventually and give a speech that will probably tug at people's heartstrings and make them wistful, with some people perhaps hoping that she gets another chance in 4 years."
Judgment
May 17, 2008 - 15:17 ET by iveseenitallBarry is an immature child who lacks the judgment and demeanor of an adult. He is actually pouting. It is truly sad that such a boy is running for the highest office in the land and has a shot at winning. We are in deep soup.
NEVER,NEVER trust a "liberal"
Wait a minute
May 17, 2008 - 15:04 ET by DelsaHe is sporting a 57 State Flag pin on his lapel now.
Oops!
He does love America.
Good Lord.
May 17, 2008 - 15:05 ET by FoolicanLet's just through maturity out the window, shall we? Bush makes a THINLY veiled statement (at best) towards appeasers and the DNC goes ape-mad. Obama blames Fox News for a loss that hasn't even happened yet, and he gets no backlash. I am strongly considering moving to Ireland come November.
Ooooh Obama
May 17, 2008 - 15:06 ET by well99To be truthful do you think President Bush cares about you?You may send tingles down Chrissy's leg and give the msm hot flashes but there is a world out there that has nothing to do with you.Carter is the one who was talking with Hamas and to me that is who the President was addressing.You can lie all you want and check your notes but it had nothing to do with your racist,elitist and arrogant self.Get over yourself.
And another thing
May 17, 2008 - 15:06 ET by DelsaCan someone SLAP this pompass A$$?
I just can't handle it.
And another thing
May 17, 2008 - 16:50 ET by CellaDelsa,
That is perfect!
The dead campaign of John
May 17, 2008 - 15:13 ET by ApacheThe dead campaign of John Edwards has possessed Obama's body.
Praise the Power of Chocolate Jesus!
May 17, 2008 - 15:18 ET by mikejSo is he saying that if people get to know him then there is no way they wouldn't vote for him?
Praise the Power of Chocolate Jesus!
Earth to Barry
May 17, 2008 - 15:33 ET by iveseenitallIf YOU lose, YOU are to blame, no one else! I just told a teenager this. He, sadly, didn't get it either. Maybe he will when he grows up. But Barry? I guess not.
NEVER,NEVER trust a "liberal"
this is what it's come to
May 17, 2008 - 15:21 ET by ort777Is it possible to run a campaign that just trashes President Bush and a news channel the entire time? It may work to gain a nomination for a political party, barely, but I find it hard to believe that an entire nation will go for this bunk. You can do this, Barry, but you alienate a huge viewing audience and a lot of people that support this president. The media is holding this man up by the ears and I'm getting sick and tired of it.
WAIT!
May 17, 2008 - 15:23 ET by FoolicanYou said "ears"! Are you implying that he has a physical abnormality? Racist! Xenophobe! Nazi!
All hail the great messiah
May 17, 2008 - 15:42 ET by ckc1227All hail the great messiah Obama. He can't save his campaign from Fox News, but he's going to save America from all her enemies.
My leg is getting all tingly.....from the stroke I'll likely have if this clown gets elected.
Obama's reverse Watertown Minstral Show
May 17, 2008 - 15:45 ET by CTThis prevaricator wouldn't know the truth if it bit him in the A$$. Now we are to believe that Fox News has the silver bullet to bring this BS artest down. At some point this mindless credulity for the empty promise of nothing that is Obama must come to an end. Let's hope it is before the general election.
Balack Osama
May 17, 2008 - 15:48 ET by jefflebowskiI will accept Balack Osama's blame of Fox for his loss when he gives credit to the corrupt MSM for his being the DemonRat nominee.
I really, really don't like this clown. Amazing the choices we have for President of the only world superpower!! Scary times ahead!
Fox controls the Kentucky Vote ?
May 17, 2008 - 15:49 ET by JayTeeKentucky voters might take offense to this Obomer....another 40 pt. loss and wegot ourselves a trend brewing in the backwoods.
The Msm covered up the W.V. LOSS with a make believe story about Appeasers....who is gonna bail u out on Kentucky ?
If Obomerama LOSES the gen. election in Nov., WILL THE MSM REPORT THAT LOSS ?????
The MSMmight have their OWN inagueration on the NBC Lawn.
Cocky SOB
May 17, 2008 - 15:58 ET by ChasvsTis Cocky SOB is just playing on the White folks black guilt!
He leanrned a long time ago that folks like him can get away with MURDER in the liberal media!
Time to kick some A$$
Captionfest II, what is the deal with GIVING FOX THE FINGER
May 17, 2008 - 16:03 ET by upcountrywaterWhen I'm finished the media will be 100% for MEEE!
The POPE says, GOD BLESS AMERICA!!
Liberals/need/help/IranianUranium/<sleep>
Barack Blame Game
May 17, 2008 - 16:04 ET by acumen"....there's something Obama needs to grow to possess the stature required of the President of the United States of America, but decency and decorum prevent me from saying what it is."
LOL Noel - Let's see, we can rule out ears...
But back to this latest bizzare statement by Barack (redacted) Obama -- Rush - check. VRW Conservatives - check. The joooos - check. Crazy ol' Uncle/Preacher/Mentor - check. Hillary Clinton - check. Bill Clinton - check. Racist Granny - check. Typical white people - check. Bitter Americans - check. C(K?)ling-ons - check. Must have been FOX News turn (again).
Hugh
May 17, 2008 - 16:51 ET by Noel SheppardHugh,
Although I'm very pleased someone has finally commented about my concluding quip, I must express surprise it took so long. :-) ns
Noel,
May 17, 2008 - 18:20 ET by R D HelmHey, we were just displaying our decency and decorum. :-)
Of course, if the MSM picks up on that, it will be something else we will not be allowed to talk about regarding Barry, as any discussion of his middle name, his father, his mother, his pastor, his friends and associates, his past statements, his past votes (or lack of them) are already strictly prohibited.
Noel, I also think that
May 17, 2008 - 18:03 ET by motherbeltNoel, I also think that using that old photo was a nice touch. LOL
Hey Barry, how about some cheese to go along with that whine?
May 17, 2008 - 16:18 ET by R D HelmIf I were Hillary, I think I'd stick around.
All the fawning over Barry-O by the MSM may just backfire on the guy.
This is a joke, right?
May 17, 2008 - 16:42 ET by The SquigglerHe is blaming Fox? Fox is an Obama cheerleading site/network. Obama Obama all the time. One excuse for him after another.
Sounds like Obama won't be
May 17, 2008 - 17:26 ET by nicksmith112Sounds like Obama won't be appearing on the Bill O. show.
Bill has been bending over backwards defending Barack.
I'm a refugee from the Democratic Party.
Vietnam and Pearl Harbor.
May 17, 2008 - 18:19 ET by iveseenitallHey, Barry. In Vietnam we "talked" to the enemy. John Kerry and his "unofficial" group "talked" with the enemy. Jane Fonda "talked" with the enemy. In Paris, they all talked, and talked, and talked. In the end, we left and millions died. As we "talked" with the Japanese in Washington before WWII, they bombed Pearl Harbor. History repeats itself. But I doubt that a boy who thinks America has 57 states has read much history either. And now he wants to be President of the United States. Sad and scary.
NEVER,NEVER trust a "liberal"
B.O.R.
May 17, 2008 - 21:37 ET by Jerry MackI have been a regular viewer of BOR for years. I find his begging Obama to come onto his program disgusting. I have lost a lot of respect for him.
Jerry Mack...so do I and
May 17, 2008 - 21:38 ET by bigtimerJerry Mack...so do I and have posted as such before...it is embarrassing as far as I am concerned.
Let them come to you and Fox.
"Never murder your opponent when he is committing suicide." ~ W. Churchill
It's all about the "get" as
May 18, 2008 - 08:14 ET by motherbeltIt's all about the "get" as Baba Wawa used to call it.
I don't even watch O'Reilly any more. It seems like his goal is to become the Chris Matthews of FNC.
The bird
May 17, 2008 - 17:39 ET by allahallahoxenfreeIs the messiah flipping the bird to America in that picture??? I must be racist.
CONGRESSIONAL TERM LIMITS!!!
FOX, The most powerful
May 17, 2008 - 18:06 ET by ThisnThatFOX,
The most powerful name in news.
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“And there are a lot of
May 17, 2008 - 18:10 ET by MidAmerica“And there are a lot of voters who get their news from Fox News. Fox has been pumping up rumors about my religious beliefs or my patriotism or what have you since the beginning of the campaign.”
Well can he say "The voters of Kentucky prefer Hillary Clinton to me. I'm sorry I am going to dissappoint all of you"?
Soros
May 17, 2008 - 18:30 ET by iveseenitallO'Reilly has outed Soros. Obama now goes after Fox. Coincidence? I doubt it. Watch out for this boy Barry. He's a pawn for George Soros.
NEVER,NEVER trust a "liberal"
iveseenitall
May 17, 2008 - 18:46 ET by BondPlainBondTrue dat. I was thinking the same thing (MoveOn = Soros).
Soros' fingerprints are all over Obama's Global Tax.
No He Di'int!
May 17, 2008 - 18:39 ET by BondPlainBondThis is bluddy un-friggin'-believable. Talk about audacity! Sheesh!
Obama. The Perfect To-the-Left-Liberal. Irrational justifications and undecipherable rationalizations. This was a perfect demonstration of that loony leftist behavior by Obama and his sheeple.
This is an outrageous reveal of Obama's bubbling-just-below-the-surface paranoia; jumping to conclusions, abreacting so forcefully to something he imagined, bald-face lying to America (because he is completely unable to interpret a simple statement correctly) by saying the President, in his speech from the Israeli Parliament, singled him out as an "appeaser". Putting on the shoe that fits without even being sized properly, Obama? Amazing.
Maybe he should start smoking again. If Michelle gives him her permission, of course.
The last time Obama and the Dems did the blame Fox News game, didn't MoveOn.org and the Obama campaign rake in millions? Maybe the coffers were getting low and Obama needed to generate some quick cash for all the (can we now expect deceitful and paranoid?) television ads he's going to run against McCain, should he even be the Dem nominee, in the coming months.
Do you think he even understands he lied? Hasn't he had time to listen to that speech again and see he is suffering from a self-generated grand delusion? No? That's impossible for him to see? Really? Wow. Obama as President? Frightening. What else will he imagine is there that is not? Do you think he still sleeps with the light on?
Wimpy crybaby
May 18, 2008 - 04:57 ET by badger.Wimpy, wimpy, wimpy, like the TV commercial, comes to my mind after reading this. Obama without a doubt, has every MSM outlet in his hip pocket, except for FOX News, and FOX is fair to him in my opinion. A lot of people on FOX News like Obama. I guess Obama wants total domination, a complete monopoly like wally world / mickeysoft, before he will say it's a fair Presidential race to the white house.
Obama will sit down at the table with tyrannical leaders like bloody Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, etc., but not school teacher Bill O'Reilly or Sean Hannity. O'Reilly will be fair and nice to Obama, just like the Hillary interview, maybe give him the tough questions a week in advance to ponder over. Pit Bull Hannity, on the other hand, will be all up in Obama's face/grill, and Obama knows it.
Obama will blame all his failures on anything / everyone else except where the blame rightfully belongs, squarely on his shoulders, and that don't know when to shut up big mouth wife of his.
It is a scary thought that this wimp could be the next POTUS.
simple is
May 18, 2008 - 07:39 ET by CatherwoodThis one's very simple...Kentucky is a Southern state filled with more white people who vote than black people who vote. Fox News has nothing to do with it.!
Poor Baby!
May 18, 2008 - 08:16 ET by Seabeach4348Maybe the expect loss in Kentucky has more to do with people seeing through your glib, flowery, line of BS, Hussein, than anything FOX News has done or has said. Yeah, you were pouting in that video like a spoiled kid who couldn't get his way.
How can anyone who cares about this country seriously consider putting this guy and (Gasping for breath) that wife of his in the White House!
Hope and Change! Hope and Change!
It could be...
May 18, 2008 - 10:40 ET by Mr. TerryPerhaps Braak really doesn't understand why Fox News isn't in the tank for him too. He is in a liberal bubble anyway and has gotten such a free ride so far from the rest of the MSM that he thinks he is the new inevitable one.
Messiah complex - they have medication for that.