LAT Writer: Obama Defense Picks are 'Centrists'; Peace Activist: You

Well, isn't this a hoot?As Barack Obama appears to be appointing less than totally pro-surrender officials to his inner circle, far leftists are feeling constrained in their criticism by Obama Mania.A Los Angeles Times article by Paul Richter with an amusing title ("Antiwar groups fear Barack Obama may create hawkish Cabinet") notes that Obama has appointed or is considering many people who…
Tom Blumer
November 20th, 2008 2:25 PM

Philly PBS Outlet Hires Inquirer Editor Who Wanted to Cancel 4th of Ju

Former Philadelphia Inquirer editorial page editor Chris Satullo, who in a July 1, 2008 editorial suggested that “America doesn't deserve to celebrate its birthday” on Independence Day due to the “waterboarding, the snarling dogs, the theft of sleep” used on some enemy combatants since 9/11, has been hired to become the director of news operations for WHYY, the PBS affiliate in the Philadelphia…
Matthew Balan
November 20th, 2008 2:21 PM

New Screensaver for Chris Matthews? ChiTrib's 'White House Romance' Ga

Ken Shepherd
November 20th, 2008 1:52 PM

Ann Curry Cites Gross 'Mis-Example' of Climate Change

The glacier on Mt. Kilimanjaro is melting. If you were watching NBC "Nightly News" Nov. 19 you probably would think that ice is declining because of "climate change."After all, "Today's" Ann Curry said it: "Mt. Kilimanjaro has become a kind of poster-child for climate change. Eighty-four percent of the ice has disappeared in less than 100 years and by 2020, scientists expect as early as that it…
Julia A. Seymour
November 20th, 2008 1:46 PM

NBC's Curry Climbs 'Poster-Child' for Climate Change

'Today' show anchor misleads viewers about declining Mt. Kilimanjaro ice during network's 'green' week.
Julia A. Seymour
November 20th, 2008 1:42 PM

CBS: Barack Obama’s Non-Controversial Cabinet

On Thursday’s CBS Early Show, fill-in co-host Jeff Glor discussed Barack Obama’s latest cabinet picks with New York Times editor Marcus Mabry: "We'll start with Tom Daschle, potentially, secretary of Health and Human Services." Mabry approved of the choice: "...he's going to be the czar for over -- for overhauling the American health care system. That is a huge job and incredibly important. He…
Kyle Drennen
November 20th, 2008 1:39 PM

Dear NY Times: Involvement Doesn't Mean Understanding

Despite youth participation in Obama's campaign, many college grads lack basic civic knowledge.
Donald J. Boudreaux, Ph.D.
November 20th, 2008 1:18 PM

ABC's Probing 'Hot Seat': Does Chris Cuomo Wear Underwear

For the second day in a row, ABC's "hot seat" segment on "Good Morning America" turned into a cringe-inducing display of gushing questions, including a query about Chris Cuomo's underwear habits. The network promoted the series, which kicked off on Wednesday, as a time when GMA's hard-charging hosts would be forced to ask tough viewer questions. An ad touted how weatherman Sam Champion "bravely"…
Scott Whitlock
November 20th, 2008 12:32 PM

Former Fed Bank President Warns More Regulation Will Have Consequences

William Poole explains overreaching regulation will drive some financial instruments underground.
Jeff Poor
November 20th, 2008 11:42 AM

Forget Auto Bailouts, Can Michelle Obama Save the Fashion Industry

Finding Michelle Obama to be the "First Lady of Fashion," ABCNews.com's Luchina Fisher wondered if the president-elect's wife could save the fashion industry.:Michelle Obama will soon be the nation's first lady and mom in chief, but others are expecting even grander things from her, like saving the fashion industry. And who in their right mind would think that?: "We're all obviously trying to…
Ken Shepherd
November 20th, 2008 11:22 AM

Open Thread

For general discussion and debate. Possible talking point: Down and down and down we go!Stocks plunged Thursday morning, after a report showing U.S. jobless claims at a 16-year high gave investors a reason to extend the selloff.In the S&P 500, we're close to the October 2002 low. If we break that, we'd be at the lowest point since early 1997. Are we having fun yet?
NB Staff
November 20th, 2008 10:16 AM

Former McCain Adviser Admits Bailout Support a Strategic Blunder

Douglas Holtz-Eakin says backing the taxpayer rescue of business was out-of-character for GOP presidential nominee.
Jeff Poor
November 20th, 2008 9:55 AM

Defending AIG from ‘Dunderheads’ In Congress and Media

The media's outrage over AIG's most recent conference at a resort in Phoenix - after being bailed out by the federal government - has led politicians to call for more oversight of the company and its spending. But according to entrepreneur and Business & Media Institute columnist Dan Kennedy, the outrage is misplaced. But the furious news segments glossed over the fact that the company's…
Nathan Burchfiel
November 20th, 2008 9:32 AM

Network Shows May Add Global Warming Propaganda

Systematic green indoctrination ready for primetime, and that's O.K. with Reuters.
Matt Philbin
November 20th, 2008 8:40 AM