thinkprogress.org - 10/23/2008
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Bashing the “elite” media as usual on Fox News last night, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich claimed that Saturday Night Live’s skits mocking Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin were “vicious” and a “total distortion of who Governor Palin is.” Gingrich said that ...
thinkprogress.org - 10/24/2008
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thinkprogress.org —
In the wake of the 1999 shootings at
Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, former House Speaker...
Newt Gingrich laid the blame for the tragedy at the feet of liberals. Here’s what he said :“I want to say to the elite of this country - the elite ...
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Gingrich Blames Virginia Tech Tragedy On Liberalism
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Slander
Eschaton —
If I were to call Newt Gingrich a syphilitic goatfucker he might have cause to sue, but I think SNL is ok.
Liberals Are Funny
Hoffmania! —
... Neocons are just pathetic.
Thursday's Mini-Report
Political Animal —
... knows what a " precondition " is. * The polls on marriage equality in California remain close, but a new LA Times poll shows a majority opposing a ban on gay marriage. * Usually, Republican race-baiting isn't as blatant as this direct-mail piece in Texas. * Usually, Republican gay-baiting isn't as blatant as this direct-mail piece in North Carolina. * The RNC is denying robo-texting efforts. * Newt Gingrich thinks "Saturday Night Live" should be sued for its skits about Palin. * Next year, Bono will be a contributing writer ...
News from teh FLIP FLOP EXPRESS
BlondeSense —
... this to Brian Williams : "I’m not gonna label myself. And I think that’s what annoys a lot of Americans – especially in a political campaign – is to start trying to label different parts of America, different backgrounds." McCain: Obama represents a Bush third term . How desperate is that? Rove Blames Market Volatility On Obama How really desperate is that? McCain’s tax plan would have saved the McCains $730,000. Not surprising. Newt Gingrich thinks SNL's Palin skits are slander and they should be sued. McCain once voted against the use of ...
Sexism, Misogny, And Smear From Fox News – Who Knew?
News Hounds —
... ). Newt Gingrich even pontificated, on Fox (October 23rd) about how the SNL skits about Palin are “slander.” Thanks to the fantastic women over at Feministing, I found this bit of misogyny, sexism, and typically right wing putrid crap (that passes for “humor”) authored by Fox’s Greg Gutfeld (Red Eye) on the Fox Forum. Add another entry to the Fox Hall of Shame: ...
2012 speculation? Already?
Political Animal —
... in 2012, but there is a strong feeling in Republican ranks that he is the only leader of their party who has shown the skill and energy to attempt a comeback quickly. Even one of his strongest supporters for president in 2012 admits it is a "very risky choice." But Republicans are in a desperate mood after the fiasco of John McCain's seemingly safe candidacy. Gingrich, of course, distinguished himself as a giant of the 2008 presidential campaign, arguing that "Saturday Night Live" should be sued for its skits about Palin, and laughing like a school-boy about the notion of ...
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Obama: 'Rhetorical flourishes' —
First Read 10/23/2008
Palin isn’t the only running mate who has been creating heading headaches for the principal candidate. Check out this New York Times headline: “Obama Chides Biden Over Remark About a World Crisis Testing His Presidency.”
From the story: “Senators ...
McCain vs. Obama: Rudy's robo-call —
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While most national surveys show Obama with a double-digit lead (or close to it), a new AP poll has Obama up just one point among likely voters, 44%-43%. Meanwhile, a Fox News poll had Obama up 49-40.
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'Ohio, will you hire us?' —
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From NBC/NJ's Matthew BergerTROY, Ohio -- Palin told voters Thursday not to dismiss her opponent’s critique of foreign policy as just a “rhetorical flourish,” Obama did a day earlier.
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