
Democrats worried that too many of their liberal allies in the media are being gobbled up by the Obama administration should fret not, as the White House has a plan: replace the departed journalists with new left-leaning cadre.
Take for example Tuesday's revelation that Ethan Axelrod, the son of Obama senior adviser David Axelrod, is going to work for the Huffington Post.
As Big Hollywood's Jason Killian Meath reported Sunday, this is a liberal match made in heaven:
[D]oes the Axelrod hire make the Huffington Post an adjunct arm of the Obama 2012 re-election campaign? After all, it is worth noting he is to be the Editor of the Huffington Post’s Colorado edition. Heady stuff for a fresh-faced college kid — what qualifies him to be editor anyway? Yearbook experience? A cool Facebook page? Oh yeah, I keep forgetting — his dad runs Obama’s campaigns.
You remember Colorado - the Red State Obama is turning Blue — dumping millions of dollars there for a win in 2008 (well done Poppa Axelrod!). No doubt, Ethan’s role as Editor will establish a liberal media bulkhead right in the heart of Denver. Ethan told the Washington Post, “I’ve been interested in journalism for a while.” Really — who knew there were journalists at Huffington Post?! I know, I know, the kid is green… not to pick on his poor choice of words, but he IS going to be editing for one of the largest outlets for commentary in the nation. So, let’s at least get the job description straight, shall we? I think it reads something like this: Wanted — Editor for Obama’s stealthy online and messaging arm in a 2012 battleground state — relatives who run Obama’s re-election campaign a plus.
Kid -- you're hired!
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August 2, 2009 - 18:23 ET by Delsawhy not?
The left is the left and they are suckling their young.
Their arms like an octopus
August 2, 2009 - 18:36 ET by bigtimerTheir arms like an octopus are everywhere and keep on growing nationwide.
Wake up America!
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
You mean...
August 2, 2009 - 19:23 ET by jdlybrand... that creepy bastard has offspring?
"What a revoltin' development this is!"
Chester Riley
Axelrod has a child?
August 2, 2009 - 21:46 ET by DelsaCreepy isn't it? Who would have thunk it?
He is such a slime. I can't picture the wife? With any luck she cut him loose.
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Re Creepy
August 2, 2009 - 22:03 ET by slickwillie2001Creepy is right. He's just the kind you'd expect in a Grade B war movie playing a German officer. Maybe a visiting General to Hogan's Heroes, an alternate to General Burkhalter.
re: Axlerod has a child?
August 3, 2009 - 07:35 ET by sic721Delsa said: "I can't picture his wife?"
Meet Mrs. Axlerod
"Let us disappoint the Men who are raising themselves upon the ruin of this Country."-John Adams
Seems to be never-ending
August 3, 2009 - 04:50 ET by RR GOPSeems to be never-ending sources of employment for the Inner Party Libtards.
The working and middle class Democrats (those who still have jobs at least) need to wise up.
One of the 34% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 61% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory (yep...approval for Congress now at 39%...do you believe that!?).
How Exciting is this?
August 3, 2009 - 07:26 ET by lareeNot Much.
She will let just about anybody blog on her site. I think this is a good example.
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August 3, 2009 - 20:28 ET by doug_dumasWell, it's kind of nauseating for
anyone who takes journalism seriously to see this happen...I guess I would have
to wonder what makes the young Axelrod qualified to assume such a position--maybe
he is well rounded and well read...but then I realize that he will be working
for a hack employer--and in the end could care less about him being named
editor...
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