AP's Fouhy: Cuomo Same-sex Marriage Victory 'Sparks' 2016 Presidential

"New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's successful push to legalize gay marriage in his state has made him a national hero to liberal voters and has sparked talk of a potential presidential bid for Cuomo in 2016," Associated Press reporter Beth Fouhy insisted in a story filed today. "But Cuomo paired his quest for same-sex marriage with efforts to slash state spending and curb the power of public…
Ken Shepherd
June 28th, 2011 1:33 PM

'Page One' Doc Provides Unbalanced Look at Struggles of the New York T

“Page One,” a new documentary about a year in the life of the New York Times directed by Andrew Rossi, is showing at the sleek new Lincoln Center theatre on Manhattan’s Upper West Side for a mere $13. While not openly partisan or even political (there were no Obama stickers spotted on desks, no rants about the paper’s myriad conservative critics), “Page One,” which captures in semi-compellingif…
Clay Waters
June 28th, 2011 1:09 PM

NewsBusted: NBC's Fall Schedule Doesn't Have A Prayer

It's time for Tuesday's all-new episode of NewsBusted. As usual, make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel or embed your own 'Busted widget for all of Jodi's latest comedic stylings. Enjoy!
NB Staff
June 28th, 2011 12:45 PM

NBC's Lauer Asks if Bachmann Will Be 'Palinized,' She Predicts 'Media

In an interview with Congresswoman Michele Bachmann on Tuesday's Today, co-host Matt Lauer highlighted concerns about the Minnesota Republican's chances in the presidential race: "Amy Kremer, who's a leader of the Tea Party movement, said...that you will be – and this is her word, not mine – quote, 'Palinized' in this campaign. Do you understand the verb, and what would your definition of it be…
Kyle Drennen
June 28th, 2011 12:30 PM

ABC Donated 15 Minutes to Obama's Take on Fatherhood, But Knocks Bachm

Good Morning America's George Stephanopoulos, host of the same program that provided Barack Obama with a 15 minute platform to talk about the importance of fathers, badgered Michele Bachmann on Tuesday with combative questions and forced her to respond to charges of constantly making "false statements." Stephanopoulos, a former Democratic operative and Bill Clinton staffer, tried to make…
Scott Whitlock
June 28th, 2011 12:21 PM

CNN's Felicia Taylor Goes to Psychics for Economic Predictions

My first reaction to this was, "Well, if this became a common practice, at least we'd hear the word 'unexpectedly' a lot less often." Over at Mediaite on Friday (some R-rated content is at link; HT Doug Powers at Michelle Malkin's place), Josh Feldman ripped CNN business reporter Felicia Taylor, whose background includes stints at the Financial News Network, CNBC, for devoting nearly three…
Tom Blumer
June 28th, 2011 11:59 AM

New Jersey Miracle: What About the Rest of Us

Something astonishing happened in New Jersey last week. A majority Democratic legislature and a Republican governor agreed on a measure that will cut benefits for the state's 750,000 employees and retirees. Like Wisconsin and other states that are being forced to deal with large budget deficits caused mostly by sweetheart deals struck in more prosperous times between politicians who need…
Cal Thomas
June 28th, 2011 11:44 AM

Scarborough Hits Palin Over the Head With Bachmann's Success

It seems no matter what Sarah Palin does or doesn't do, she's going to be lambasted by America's press - even the supposedly "conservative" ones. On Tuesday's "Morning Joe," co-host Joe Scarborough used Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann's successful campaign launch as a means of bashing the former Alaska governor (video follows with transcript and commentary):
Noel Sheppard
June 28th, 2011 10:44 AM

Open Thread: Does New Obama Campaign Video Violate FEC Laws

As pointed out by National Review's Jim Geraghty, a new campaign video for President Barack Obama's $5 raffle dinner was filmed in the White House, which could violate FEC campaign finance laws. Check out the video after the break, and let us know what you think in the comments.
NB Staff
June 28th, 2011 10:25 AM

VP Joe Biden: Gaffe-Free, Trusted By the White House, Says New York Ti

New York Times’s White House reporter Mark Landler provided puffball coverage of Vice President Joe Biden, who has evidently “overcome his reputation for gaffes” (says who?), in “Obama’s Growing Trust in Biden Is Reflected in His Call on Troops” Saturday.  Landler emphasized the increasing confidence Biden is inspiring at the White House.
Clay Waters
June 28th, 2011 10:24 AM

With Chris Wallace’s Help, ABC and NBC Paint Bachmann as Fact-Challe

All three broadcast network evening newscasts awarded full stories Monday night to Michele Bachmann’s presidential campaign announcement, with ABC and NBC unable to resist pouncing on Chris Wallace’s “are you a flake?” question to frame their stories. ABC’s Jonathan Karl highlighted how she’s “been accused of being loose with the facts, saying, for example, that the President's last trip to…
Brent Baker
June 28th, 2011 9:29 AM

NPR's Totenberg: Kagan, Sotomayor 'Not Nearly as Liberal' as Predecess

NPR's Nina Totenberg strangely cast doubt on the liberal credentials of Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor on Saturday's Early Show on CBS, claiming that "they're not nearly as liberal as justices were...thirty years ago." Totenberg also hinted that the other members of the Court were right-wing radicals: "Compared to the much more conservative members of the Court, they are…
Matthew Balan
June 28th, 2011 9:28 AM

Lefty Talker Randi Rhodes Honored by Union for 'Responsible Journalism

Labor unions might not be the best judges of "responsible journalism." Brian Maloney at the Radio Equalizer blog is horrified that harsh left-wing talk radio host Randi Rhodes was honored for "responsible journalism" from a probation officers union in Los Angeles County. If in need of further evidence that our Californian "progressive" friends have indeed lost their marbles, we direct you to…
Tim Graham
June 28th, 2011 7:45 AM

Our Founders vs. NBC and New York Atheists (Part 1 of

In a few days, on July 4, we once again will commemorate the work and courage of America's 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence. Few words are as inspiring as those that rallied patriots in 1776:
Chuck Norris
June 28th, 2011 6:00 AM