Santelli vs. Huffington -- CNBC Reporter Takes on Liberal Blog Editor

Both have loyal following, but their fans are on opposite sides of the political spectrum. CNBC's Rick Santelli rose to prominence earlier this year when he railed against President Barack Obama's policies on live TV from the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. He's a hit with conservatives staging tea parties to protest the bailout culture in Washington throughout the country.  Arianna…
Jeff Poor
March 31st, 2009 2:00 PM

Rachel Maddow Compares Obama to - Gasp! - George W. Bush

Jack Coleman
March 31st, 2009 1:24 PM

NBC's Friesen Hero Worships Michelle Obama on 'Today

As the song "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You," played over slow-motion video of Michelle Obama, NBC's Dawna Friesen, on Tuesday's "Today" show, eagerly awaited the arrival of the Obamas in London, for the G20 summit, as she gushed: "Yes, her husband is, of course, the big star of the show, but this is Michelle Obama's first foray on to the global stage as First Lady. And you can bet that her every…
Geoffrey Dickens
March 31st, 2009 1:10 PM

Olbermann: ‘Dick Cheney Electrocution Showers’ Killing U.S. Troops

On Thursday’s Countdown show, while recounting the story of shoddy electrical work done by Halliburton subsidiary KBR which has resulted in several American troops being electrocuted while taking showers in Iraq, MSNBC host Keith Olbermann referred to the dangerous showers as "Dick Cheney electrocution showers," and stated as fact his absurd opinion that the Bush administration decided to invade…
Brad Wilmouth
March 31st, 2009 12:40 PM

Frank-ly Control Freaks: Congressional Committee Passes Bill Controlli

Is it okay to call them socialists yet? (/sarc)And to think we were "only" worried about having a known Tax Cheat overseeing everyone's taxes.With Barney Frank's help, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner is trying to expand his power (and by inference that of his Dear Leader boss) well beyond that. The "Pay for Performance Act," which has already gotten out of committee, would give him veto power…
Tom Blumer
March 31st, 2009 12:34 PM

FNC Highlights Pro-Gun Dems Opposing Eric Holder on Assault Weapon Ban

On Friday’s Special Report with Bret Baier, FNC correspondent Shannon Bream informed viewers of a letter written to Attorney General Eric Holder from 65 House Democrats who oppose the Attorney General’s recently expressed wish to "reinstitute the ban on the sale of assault weapons" to try to reduce violence by Mexican drug cartels. Bream further relayed the recommendations of Democratic Senators…
Brad Wilmouth
March 31st, 2009 12:24 PM

CBS ‘Early Show’: Obamas ‘Have An Extra Je Ne Sais Quoi

In the 8:00AM EST hour of Tuesday’s CBS Early Show correspondent Elizabeth Palmer gave a gushing report on Barack and Michelle Obama’s upcoming trip to Europe, particularly focusing on the popularity of the new First Lady: "In 1961 when Jacqueline Kennedy came to Europe, she enchanted even the crustiest of world leaders. And she's remained a tough act to follow for every First Lady since. But…
Kyle Drennen
March 31st, 2009 11:58 AM

British Enviro Adviser Calls for Halving UK’s Population; US Media V

There is plenty of evidence that many environmental activists are, at bottom, dangerous extremists who have deluded themselves into believing that the earth's population must be radically reduced if humanity is to survive. There is also growing evidence that this far-out viewpoint is more widely accepted among so-called mainstream environmentalists than the establishment media would have us…
Tom Blumer
March 31st, 2009 11:02 AM

Decorated Fmr. Staff Sergeant Fires Back at Bill Maher for Rapist Joke

It might be par for the course, but liberal cable talk show host Bill Maher has once again done his best to offend with a distasteful and insensitive wisecrack about the U.S. military. Maher launched into a rant on his March 27 HBO show, "Real Time with Bill Maher" about American soldiers still stationed in Germany and Japan and took a swipe at the soldiers, insinuating they were rapists. "…
Jeff Poor
March 31st, 2009 10:49 AM

Open Thread

NB Staff
March 31st, 2009 10:45 AM

ABC: Judge Cuts Water to California Farmers to Save Endangered Fish

On the March 28 World News Saturday, ABC gave rare attention to the plight of drought-stricken farmers in California who have been denied access to a major water supply by a judge citing the Endangered Species Act to protect a type of fish. During a story recounting the unusual level of problems facing these farmers – a recession coinciding with drought – correspondent Lisa Fletcher informed…
Brad Wilmouth
March 31st, 2009 10:29 AM

'Morning Joe' Crew Bashes Glenn Beck For Being Too Emotional

The Fox News Channel has another huge hit on its hands with "The Glenn Beck Show," and the media can't stand it.As news of Beck's success spreads, his competitors -- especially the liberal wannabes -- are foaming at the mouth.A fine example occurred on Tuesday's "Morning Joe" when co-host Willie Geist showed a video clip of Beck getting emotional during his monologues which evoked nothing but…
Noel Sheppard
March 31st, 2009 10:23 AM

Glenn Beck 'Apocalyptic,' But MSNBC Hosts Maddow and Olbermann Rarely

There's a clear difference between how conservative news hosts and left-wingers are greeted by the New York Times. Check out Monday's front-page profile of radio host turned FOX News Channel phenom Glenn Beck by media reporters Brian Stelter and Bill Carter, "He's Mad, Apocalyptic, Tearful, And a Rising Star on Fox News." The Beck profile read nothing like the warm greetings extended in the Times…
Clay Waters
March 31st, 2009 9:31 AM

MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski Lauds Bush-Bashing Book by N.Y. Times Reporter

Tim Graham
March 31st, 2009 7:09 AM