The Daily Beast on Friday reported that former Democratic aide turned journalist George Stephanopoulos has now pulled ahead of ex-Democratic Governor Mario Cuomo’s son, Chris Cuomo, in the race to become the new co-host of Good Morning America. Correspondent Rebecca Dana quoted an ABC source as saying, "It’s George’s now to lose."
Dana added, "That both contenders are associated with prominent Democrats has helped to add a campaign vibe to the contest for Sawyer’s anchor chair." She then gossiped, "There is a rumor floating around ABC that Mario Cuomo has placed some calls on his son’s behalf..." (Chris Cuomo is also the brother of New York state’s current Democratic attorney general.)
If Stephanopoulos does become the new host of GMA, there would potentially be an opening at his old show, This Week. The Daily Beast asserted that the contenders are Jake Tapper and Nightline co-host Terry Moran, a well known liberal. On February 20, 2009, Moran famously provided this over-the-top comparison between Barack Obama and George Washington: "I like to say that, in some ways, Barack Obama is the first President since George Washington to be taking a step down into the Oval Office."
A few years earlier, on November 6, 2006, Moran rhapsodized about then-Senator Obama:
TERRY MORAN: You can see it in the crowds. The thrill, the hope. How they surge toward him. You're looking at an American political phenomenon. In state after state, in the furious final days of this crucial campaign, Illinois Senator Barack Obama has been the Democrat's not-so-secret get-out-the-vote weapon. He inspires the party faithful and many others, like no one else on the scene today...And the question you can sense on everyone's mind, as they listen so intently to him, is he the one? Is Barack Obama the man, the black man, who could lead the Democrats back to the White House and maybe even unite the country?
Current GMA host Diane Sawyer will be leaving in January to become the host of World News.
To read a recap of Stephanopoulos’ most egregious bias, check out the Media Research Center’s Profile in Bias.
—Scott Whitlock is a news analyst for the Media Research Center.
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I cant wait!!!
November 13, 2009 - 17:23 ET by thedailyzingWow I'm so excited I can hardly wait! Not really though! Just another liberal goon on a liberal show on a liberal channel! Thanks but no thanks I'm Sticking with Fox news and NBers!!! Check out this funny write up on liberals its awesome! click here http://thedailyzing.com/334/7-habits-of-highly-defective-liberals/
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November 13, 2009 - 17:34 ET by newstogodI like UK titles better -- over there they call these guys NEWS READERS. Anchor is gives them too much unearned credibility.
I dunno...anchors are dead
November 13, 2009 - 17:37 ET by Kat Outta the BagI dunno...anchors are dead weight, so in that sense it's fitting to call them that.
Personally, I couldn't care less who they choose to replace Sawyer because I won't be watching anyway.
One way to find out who really get the job.
November 13, 2009 - 18:02 ET by HeavyChevyCheck each so called "journalist" makeup room and find out who buy chap-stick by the pack or by the crate.
Suck ups.
George Stephanopoulos is
November 13, 2009 - 19:04 ET by Chris NormanGeorge Stephanopoulos is just to slick and oily to have around for breakfast - the human equivalent of bacon dripping with grease, buttery eggs, and potatoes fried in lard and left undrained.
The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
The way I see it, it's a
November 13, 2009 - 21:09 ET by bse5150The way I see it, it's a contest between a Liberal jackass and a Liberal douchenozzle.
Either way, I'm never watching Good Morning America.