George Stephanopoulos Lobbies Scott Walker to Compromise, Sympathizes

Good Morning America's George Stephanopoulos on Monday repeatedly lobbied Wisconsin's Scott Walker to compromise in the budget battle over public employee unions. Arguing that the unions were making reasonable efforts to compromise, he said of the protesters: "They're going to stay out as long as it takes. Are you read to negotiate?" Repeating union talking points, Stephanopoulos pressed…
Scott Whitlock
February 21st, 2011 3:03 PM

CBS's Erica Hill Suggests Political Strategy to 'Put Pressure' on Wisc

In an interview with the Democratic minority leader of the Wisconsin state senate on Monday's CBS Early Show, co-host Erica Hill proposed a solution to the political stalemate over curbing benefits for public union workers in the state, suggesting Democrats "work together" with "more moderate Republicans" to "come to some sort of agreement that could then put pressure on the Governor."…
Kyle Drennen
February 21st, 2011 1:03 PM

ABC's Bob Woodruff Touts 'Amazing' Union Protests, Downplays Other Sid

In a segment totaling just two and a half minutes on Monday, Good Morning America's Bob Woodruff managed to feature eight clips of pro-union protesters in Wisconsin and only two supporting Scott Walker, the state's Republican governor. Covering the ongoing battle over whether or not the state will limit collective bargaining for public sector employees, Woodruff appeared quite impressed by…
Scott Whitlock
February 21st, 2011 12:36 PM

Bozell Tackles Media Bias in Wis. Protest Coverage, Slams Media for Ig

"The mainstream media was late to the party when it came to covering" the Wisconsin budget protests, Fox Business Network's Stuart Varney noted as he introduced NewsBusters publisher Brent Bozell earlier today on the February 21 edition of "Varney & Co." But are the media now skewing coverage in favor of the perspective of the public sector labor unions, Varney asked. Most certainly…
NB Staff
February 21st, 2011 12:30 PM

CBS Declares Wisconsin Union Protests 'Tea Party Movement for the Left

Discussing the union protests in Wisconsin with political analyst John Dickerson on Monday's CBS Early Show, co-host Chris Wragge noted: "You talk about this being a potential Tea Party movement for the Left." In response, Dickerson proclaimed: "...this is the energizing moment on the Left, progressives and unions have always been together....It's about the threat to their benefits." It's…
Kyle Drennen
February 21st, 2011 12:05 PM

On Today Show: Chris Matthews Hypes His Bill 'Energizer Bunny' Clinton

A buoyant Chris Matthews popped into the Today show studio, on Monday morning, to hype his MSNBC documentary on Bill Clinton's post-presidency and he didn't spare a platitude as he claimed that Clinton is "bigger than the host country president" wherever he goes, is as active as the "Energizer Bunny" and unapologetically offered: "It's right to do a good story about a good guy." To her credit…
Geoffrey Dickens
February 21st, 2011 11:55 AM

Gore Accuses Limbaugh, Fox and the Wall Street Journal of Conspiring t

The man that has made millions spreading the global warming myth claimed Friday that there's a conspiracy to mislead the public about the dangers of climate change. The Aspen Times reported Monday that Nobel Laureate Al Gore said conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh, Fox News, and the Wall Street Journal editorial page were involved:
Noel Sheppard
February 21st, 2011 10:59 AM

Democrat Strategy Meeting Earns Silence, Conservative Conference Spawn

When conservatives gather behind closed doors, the left plans protests and counter events. When the left plans a closed-door meeting, it gets almost no attention at all. Politico reported briefly on Feb. 16, that Democratic operatives will gather in early March for a private strategy conference. That has gotten little attention or criticism, yet when conservatives gather at the semiannual…
Julia A. Seymour
February 21st, 2011 10:56 AM

Daily Mail: Lara Logan Stripped, Punched and Whipped With Flag Poles

British newspapers are reporting some truly shocking details about what happened to CBS's Lara Logan when she was attacked in Egypt after President Hosni Mubarak resigned. Originally revealed by the Sunday Times (subscription required), the following appeared in Monday's Daily Mail:
Noel Sheppard
February 21st, 2011 10:06 AM

Open Thread: 'It's About Time Somebody Stood Up and Told the Truth

That's Gov. Scott Walker's take on his role in Madison, Wisconsin, where he and Republican legislators have run into vociferous opposition to a plan to trim the rights of public sector unions. The Heritage Foundation sat down for a brief interview with the governor. Check out the video below the break.
NB Staff
February 21st, 2011 9:32 AM

Tea Party ‘Extreme’ to Amanpour, But Union Protesters a ‘Populis

Last October, ABC’s Christiane Amanpour characterized the Tea Party as “extreme,” declaring “people are looking at the Tea Party and saying this is not conservatism as we knew it but it's extreme.” On Sunday, however, with “People Power” plastered on screen over video of union members in Wisconsin, she saw only a genuine “populist” outpouring of “people power” in Madison. “This week” she…
Brent Baker
February 21st, 2011 9:14 AM

Mika Makes Excuses For Vile WI Signs—Till She Sees Them

Mika Brzezinski learned a life lesson this morning: look before you leap to defend liberals . . . [h/t reader Ray R] At the top of Morning Joe, Joe Scarborough referenced the hateful emails he and Mika had received from the left and the similarly ugly signs held by Wisconsin union protesters.  Mika reflexively defended the vileness, saying that people were "hurting and really don't feel like…
Mark Finkelstein
February 21st, 2011 8:30 AM

WaPo TV Critic Thinks the Matthews One-Hour Valentine to Bill Clinton

Washington Post TV critic Hank Stuever reported "Valentine's Day was a week ago, but MSNBC's Chris Matthews has belatedly gifted a particular former president with a mash note - strike that, a one-hour special called 'President of the World: The Bill Clinton Phenomenon,'" which airs tonight, somehow equating Clinton with Washington and Lincoln. Stuever explained: Matthews, aided by the likes…
Tim Graham
February 21st, 2011 7:45 AM

Krugman: 'Gov. Walker Trying to Make Wisconsin and America a Third-Wor

The unhinged paranoia on the left knows no bounds. Take for example New York Times columnist Paul Krugman who believes that Governor Scott Walker's grand plan is to lessen democracy in Wisconsin and America eventually replacing government with a third-world-style oligarchy:
Noel Sheppard
February 21st, 2011 1:19 AM