Ed Schultz: Limbaugh is an Ally of bin Laden

Attacking Rush Limbaugh for extreme comments is one thing, but calling him an ally of Osama bin Laden? Well, that kind of defeats the purpose of claiming Limbaugh is an extremist, doesn’t it? During a “Psycho Talk” segment of “The Ed Show” on June 4, Schultz said that Limbaugh is allied with bin Laden because of his criticism of Obama. “Psycho Talk,” I believe, is supposed to refer to what…
Mitchell Blatt
June 10th, 2009 12:49 PM

CBS: Obamas Turned DC Into ‘Hollywood On The Potomac

CBS correspondent Thalia Assuras touted the celebrity status of the Obamas on Wednesday: "The paparazzi and the press corps treat them like movie stars. They're on magazine covers and in fashion spreads. Even the presidential pooch is a celebrity. The Obamas are helping turn staid old Washington into Hollywood on the Potomac." [audio available here]During the Early Show, Assuras reported on…
Kyle Drennen
June 10th, 2009 12:23 PM

ABC Features Sotomayor's Brother to Tout Salsa-loving Judge

"Good Morning America's" Claire Shipman on Wednesday conducted a fawning, mostly content-free interview with Supreme Court pick Sonia Sotomayor's brother about his sister's love for Salsa dancing, among other light topics. The ABC reporter asked Juan Sotomayor only one question on the substance of the nominee's comments that a "wise Latina" judge would come to a better conclusion than a white man…
Scott Whitlock
June 10th, 2009 12:17 PM

Open Thread

For general discussion and debate. Possible talking point: the chickendove.As the left calls folks that support military incursions without having served "chickenhawks," are folks who support revolutions around the world without having fought in them "chickendoves"?Think about it.
NB Staff
June 10th, 2009 10:24 AM

The $114 Billion Rusty Lawn Mower; the Dog That Didn't Bark

Dan Kennedy
June 10th, 2009 10:13 AM

Berkshire Hathaway Energy Chair: House Bill Will Add $120 Tax on Month

David Sokol, possible successor to Warren Buffet claims cap-and-trade bill a 28-percent tax increase that doesn't reduce CO2.
Jeff Poor
June 10th, 2009 9:55 AM

Fox News Host Gretchen Carlson: Government Unfairly Shutdown Parents

Glenn Beck calls abuse of GM closures 'fascism' after morning show star tells how 90-year-old family firm was making a profit.
Jeff Poor
June 10th, 2009 9:50 AM

Fox News Host Gretchen Carlson: Government Unfairly Shutdown My Parent

Many have claimed the federal government was playing fast and loose with the rules surrounding its takeover of General Motors and the circumstances surrounding the selection of which dealerships would remain open and those that wouldn't. Fox News' Gretchen Carlson came forward with evidence of this through a personal account of dealership closings. Carlson, a co-host on the Fox News Channel's…
Jeff Poor
June 10th, 2009 9:45 AM

Reuters Writer Lauds Hugo Chavez Vulgarities in Vulgar Story

If you heard the leader of a country cursing in public like a drunken sailor (or Randi Rhodes), you would think he is somewhat unbalanced. However, according to Reuters writer, Charlie Devereux, a foul mouth in a nation's leader is something to be lauded if that leader happens to be Hugo Chavez of Venezuela. In fact, Devereux even cites Chavez's foul mouth as a key to his success in a story that…
P.J. Gladnick
June 10th, 2009 9:25 AM

Reuters Describes Hotel Bombers Only as 'Militants

Tim Graham
June 10th, 2009 8:58 AM

Saccharine Shipman Soothes Sotomayor Sibling

WARNING: Viewing the accompanying video could cause a dangerous rise in blood-sugar levels.When Clarence Thomas was approaching his confirmation hearings, we all remember the touching, sentimental segments the networks ran on his challenging childhood.  Or not.On today's GMA, ABC's Claire Shipman took a sentimental stroll down memory lane with Dr. Juan Sotomayor, Sonia's likable younger brother…
Mark Finkelstein
June 10th, 2009 8:43 AM

Rachel Maddow Invites Guest Who Wrote Pro-Lifers Have a 'Totalitarian

Tim Graham
June 10th, 2009 6:57 AM

Politico Reports Palin's a Thud at NRSC Dinner, all Others Say She Was

Reports on Governor Sarah Palin's appearance at the National Republican Senatorial Committee dinner in D.C. on Monday nearly all mention that she was quite the center of attention with dinner attendees. Well, all agree with that characterization but Politico's Alex Isenstadt, that is. Isenstadt seems to have been the only one to report that her attendance was a dud. This spurred our friend…
Warner Todd Huston
June 10th, 2009 4:47 AM

Late Term Abortion Doctor starts his Movement on CNN

Anderson Cooper gives abortionist Carhart an unopposed megaphone.
Zoe Ortiz
June 10th, 2009 12:00 AM