Michael Steele Takes on Washington Post

Michael Steele, the Republican candidate in Maryland's Senate race, victim of the Washington Post's desire to keep him out of the Senate tore into the liberal newspaper on "Fox News Sunday."Transcript continues below the fold. Video available here.WALLACE: Lieutenant Governor, the Washington Post endorsed your opponent, Ben Cardin, over the weekend, and they had some very harsh words for you.…
Matthew Sheffield
 

Iraqi Leader: CNN International, Al-Jazeera 'Equally Bad

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AM Open Thread

Starter: Allegations of misconduct and fraud at polling places in Philadelphia.
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'Absolutely True:' Rather Continues to Defend Air Guard Story

Bob Owens
 

Columnist: OBL Danger 'Exaggerated,' Jihadists Lack 'Remotest Possibil

Mark Finkelstein
 

Tom Brokaw's Election Template: 'Republicans Running from the Far Righ

Even before any results were known, former NBC anchor Tom Brokaw already had his template for the mid-term elections: The people are tired of “far right” Republicans and pleased by the emergence of Democrats who are “moving toward the center.” Brokaw, who will be part of the NBC News election team, was asked by Brian Williams, on Monday's NBC Nightly News, what “trends” he sees emerging. Though…
Brent Baker
 

Washington Post Acknowledges Troops in Iraq Support Bush Policy, Oppos

Brent Baker
 

Ombudsman Identifies Pre-election Political Bias at the Washington Pos

Somehow, in the midst of all the surprising polling data released on Sunday, this article by Washington Post ombudsman Deborah Howell went unnoticed. In her piece entitled “Balance and Bias on the Political Beat,” Howell pointed out some problems with the paper’s coverage of Sen. George Allen (R-Virginia) and senatorial candidate Michael Steele of Maryland (emphasis mine throughout):Allen…
Noel Sheppard
 

New York Times Downplays Democrat Success on Election Day

What a difference a week makes – along with a huge gaffe by a former presidential candidate, and some unexpected changes in polling results. The New York Times has published an Election Day article entitled “For Democrats, Even a Gain May Feel Like a Failure” (hat tip to AJ Strata) that dramatically lowered the bar of expectations for the Party of Pelosi and Reid. The piece by Adam Nagourney…
Noel Sheppard
 

Live Election Chat

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TV Critic Thinks Keith Olbermann Could be the Future of Journalism

Here’s a shocking thought for your Election Day: A Keith Olbermann-style anchorman on every television news program on every channel spewing vitriol and animus as only he can. Some Halloween trick, huh? Well, if Aaron Barnhart, television critic of the Kansas City Star is right, this could be the case in the near future (hat tip to TVNewser).Barnhart’s column on Monday entitled “Numbers look good…
Noel Sheppard
 

Predictions, Prizes and Live Chats

Election Day is upon us which means it's time for an official NewsBusters predictions thread.Unlike other places, though, there's an actual prize for being correct. The commenter who most closely predicts the margin of both houses of congress will win a free Apple Ipod Nano. Entries must be submitted before 11:00 AM Eastern time. (Please do not post anything other than numeric predictions on…
Matthew Sheffield
 

Michael Moore Publishes Pre-election Day GOTV Message For His Fans

This is just too delicious. Propagandist Michael Moore posted a message at his website Monday beseeching folks to vote for Democrats (hat tip to Michelle Malkin). Big surprise, right? However, trust me, it’s worth a chuckle: “Tomorrow night, those who sent 2,800 of our soldiers to their deaths -- all because of a lie the president concocted -- will find out if America chooses to reward them -- or…
Noel Sheppard
 

Journo Loyalties

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