Media Bias? Network Anchors to Accompany Obama Overseas, No Fanfare for McCain Travel
NYT: Senator John McCain’s trip to Iraq last March was a low-key affair: With a small retinue of reporters chasing him abroad, the NBC News anchor Brian Williams reported on Mr. McCain’s visit there from New York, including it in the “in other political news” portion of his newscast. But when Senator Barack Obama heads for Iraq and other places overseas this summer, Mr. Williams is planning to catch up with him in person, as are the other two network evening news anchors, Charles Gibson of ABC and Katie Couric of CBS, who, like Mr. Williams, are far along in discussions to interview Mr. Obama on successive nights. (See 'Related Links' beneath the video for the full NYT article.)
Everything coming out of the 3 networks will be as good as garbage. This will only be campaign ads, puff pieces, not a hint of news. It won’t be live, so anything coming out wrong will be edited and cut, refilmed and presented as “news”. Just like Hussein Obama himself, it will all be phoney baloney.
carlJuly 17th, 2008 - 1:14 pm
More worship from the Obamedia. Road trip with the Obama Surrender Tour.
You know Chris Matthews is getting that old feeling up his leg again!
frippleJuly 17th, 2008 - 1:34 pm
the fresh prince of illinois will have those slobbering sycophants carrying his luggage
FredJuly 17th, 2008 - 1:50 pm
Is there really any question as to the coverage of Obama in the media? The American people get sick of this stuff pretty quick. I think this will build a great backlash in coming months.
There is no down side on this surrender tour, unless the military boos him big time. He will be reading again from a script, Hollywood style. This guy spent more time running for President than being a Senator. He is not Presidential material.
BZJuly 17th, 2008 - 1:58 pm
Gee imagine that..one sided coverage from networks…hmmm makes sense why the wifey isnt going along now..wont be any room for her with network buttheads up his arse…maybe jessie jackson will get an invite..lol
TerryJuly 17th, 2008 - 1:59 pm
Where is Fox??? Could it be Hussein would not be comfortable with someone like Hannity? Empty suit.
just a thinkerJuly 17th, 2008 - 2:07 pm
this is like the MSM’s version of three wise men coming to see the baby messiah…
GodJuly 17th, 2008 - 2:32 pm
Hopefully McCain will do a “Suprise Visit” to the troops at the same time that Obama is there. Then the media can report on how the Troops welcome McCain vs how they welcome Obama. But… The Obamedia wouldn’t want to show Obama speaking to an empty room, while McCain speaks to a packed hall.
onlylewisJuly 17th, 2008 - 2:43 pm
There’s no media bias. Now thats funny.
Please God help America come to it’s senses. No obama I’m not talking to you I’m talking to the real God. No mohammed I’m not talking to you either.
BPQJuly 17th, 2008 - 3:12 pm
More patronizing racism from a Caucasian elitist press.
Tony ClickJuly 17th, 2008 - 3:15 pm
Of course it’s media bias, that is why you never read or hear any of the following from the main stream media. —
Why haven’t ‘newsmen’ pursued the 65 blatant lies told by this candidate during the Presidential primaries? Where are the stories about this candidate’s cousin and the Muslim butchery in Africa?
Why haven’t they regaled us with the long list of socialists and communists who have surrounded this ‘out of nowhere’ Democrat candidate or that his church re-printed the Hamas Manifesto in their bulletin, and that his ‘close pastor friend and mentor’ met with Middle East terrorist Moammar Gaddafi.
Why isn’t the American press telling us this candidate is supported by every Muslim organization in the world? As an ultimate slap in the face, he has ZERO interest in traditional American values and has the most liberal voting record in U.S. Senate history.
Why will they print Hillary Rodham Clinton’s name but never write his middle name? Is it not his name? Why do they focus on ‘those bad American soldiers’ while Islam slaughters non Muslims daily in 44 countries around the globe?
AlJuly 17th, 2008 - 3:57 pm
Why is Fox not there? The same reason lib-dems avoid Fox interviews. Fox will make them answer questions directly. Fox will not ask DNC approved questions like CBS, ABS and NBS.
Fox is not in the pocket of the DNC.
Which is why lib-dems hate Fox.
Fox exposes liberal lies.
For 50 years the media and educational establishment has brainwashed the American public into left-wing stupidity.
When a news station comes around and IS NOT in the pocket of the DNC and anti-American left, the brainwashed liberal sheep get upset, and make asinine statements.
Hannity an empty suit? Do u think u know as much about politics as Hannity?
But Gore is a genius right? LMAO!
TexanJuly 17th, 2008 - 4:02 pm
How will Brian et al be able to breath with their noses stuck so far up “The One’s” arse?
NotAmusedJuly 17th, 2008 - 4:09 pm
Isn’t it ironic that it is the political left that is so concerned about the “Fairness Doctrine”.
JimboJuly 17th, 2008 - 4:15 pm
Ha!
Too funny reading all you Republicant whiner remarks! There will be no Presidency for you war mongers this go around. Fox network is finished! Nobody believes their hate and scare tactics any longer! Your party is over! Change is in the wings. Get over it losers. The Dems have so much going for them this time, that none of your
old $ will be able to rig and buy the election this time! I’m laughing all the way to the welfare line! LOL!
Steve FJuly 17th, 2008 - 4:23 pm
For (at least the last 2 Presidential election) the MSM is/has been the DNC pocket. It has biased it’s coverage towards the Democrats. Look what they have accomplished Republican President each time. Watch the overwhelming election of McCain. When mature/thoughtful folks go to the election booth they will say which person will keep me and my country safe. MCCAIN wins hands down..no matter HOW much PC MSM coverage the “messiah” get’s..it is all like “Entertainment Tonight”. Next report did Sinclair really have “gay Sex” with Obama while snorting blow?
chenjzigJuly 17th, 2008 - 4:26 pm
Ok I see this is a bit strange that anchors were not with McCain in any of his trips, but seems to me that news organizations just try to cover what they feel people want to see… What I think is more strange is that no one (so called news organizations) is really looking at what these candidates are saying with an unbiased or nonpartisan viewpoint! What ever happened to journalism? Oh please don’t any of you mention fox and journalism in the same sentence or I will vomit. I feel like no one on either side of the isle is listening anymore, the republicans seem to think government intervention into our lives is a necessary evil, that the constitution is only a “guide” not something worth preserving or upholding, the democrats seem to whine about all these politicians gone wild yet when it comes to possibly losing votes they won’t actually do anything about it. Where do folks who believe in the constitution, law and freedom go to be heard these days?
surfthewedgeJuly 17th, 2008 - 4:35 pm
Obama has been treated with reverence, bordering on adoration, by the liberal media in its coverage of his campaign. It is becoming somewhat redundant to point out this favorable,fawning coverage of Obama by the mainstream press (See latest Newsweek cover and p.r. story and sidebar) continues and escalates, unabated by any semblance of logic and reality.
I read he L.A. Times regularly and its front page highlights negative aspects of McCain, his wife, his campaign, and his personal history. However, virtually all front page stories on Obama are positive or don’t discuss anything negative about him on any issue. The smug and off-color comments by J. Jackson were given almost no coverage and Rev. Wright, an impt. issue, was grossly underreported. The L.a. times blatantly and unapologetically favored Obama over Clinton and continues its “cheering and boosterism” for Obama as he runs against McCain.
Liberal media and academia can’t be budged from their bias because they truly believe that OBama is objectively a heavenly candidate who merits nothing but praise.
Finally, anchor trips with Obama to the middle east are designed not only to cheerlead for Obama, but also to campaign transparently and wrongfully for his candidacy.
I am depressed, yet not surprised, by the media’s unqualified support for Obama.
JoannaJuly 17th, 2008 - 4:52 pm
Give me a break, Obama is not critized by anyone, even SNL. No one dare speak against him or they are termed racist, etc.,etc. Let’s face it, the guy cannot get over 4 points ahead of McCain and he is considered the great one. Sorry BO, I doubt you can win an election.
Now McCain can experience what Ron Paul experienced. Obama should not be campaigning overseas anyhow. It’s AMERICA stupid.
jbh50July 17th, 2008 - 5:42 pm
This is not news because it is nothing “new”. Maybe the “5:00 PM network news” should be changed to the “5 PM network same’o same’o”.
C. V. A.July 17th, 2008 - 6:14 pm
The Big Three are practically peeing themselves over Obama. It’s disgusting.
RickyJuly 17th, 2008 - 7:14 pm
As usual – the Republicans on this site are soiling themselves because they hate the Media – and by Media they mean anyone who has worked hard, got an education, does not come from nothing, and can think for themselves – whenever a Republican says Media what they really mean is educated – which, alas, their lazy, worthless, incompetent nothing lineage did not provide for them – and which allows them to make a drunken homosexual cowardly sniveling chimp like Bush their King.
Idiots – is this March – huh – quick – go turn on Fox News and find out if this is March – as both candidates near their respective conventions – and into the final months of their campaigns – the media – other than Fox News which is never based on actual events and more on the pathetic simplistic need of their idiot viewers – and sock puppets – will be following both candidates – Obama to Iraq – McCain to Rite Aid – how can you not know this?
If you have to have a conspiracy – look to your homosexual chimp – a war that is costing $76,000 for each and every Iraqi (those we have not killed) – Cheney’s bra filled with blood-stained money not used for rudimentary soldiers equipment, housing, care, and support – the 3 trillion in new national debt – the 4 billion we pay each day in the interests on that debt – there is your conspiracy.
You and your ignorance and need has done what no terrorist could do – brought shame and dishonor to America – are you happy now?
not a crying rightyJuly 17th, 2008 - 7:36 pm
i’m sick of conservative whining and crying about everything that’s wrong with america, and how they are nothing but victims. if you don’t like it, move.
quit whining you big bunch of babies!!!!!
when the media followed mccain to iraq and told on him for lying about the conditions on the ground the righties whined and complained about the press following him around.
it must suck being a victim all the time.
Mission AccomplishedJuly 17th, 2008 - 7:50 pm
wah wah wah. Quit yer cryin’ Repugs!
TubbyJuly 17th, 2008 - 8:07 pm
Hey lefty twits, “conservative scare tactics?” Oh, you mean like Bush spying on us all, 911; an inside job, Dick Cheney rules the world oil supply, stolen elections, WMD; a lie, Bush shreding the constitution ect ect? You mean those scare tactics?
The American left is a worthless AIDS infested cancer that serves no good purpose except to foster class envy, misery and a blame America first attitude.
Is the MSM biased? If you can’ty figure that one out by now you should just do us all a favor and go die.
Tornado 27July 17th, 2008 - 8:47 pm
I’ll bet Katie is a spitter!
Tornado 27July 17th, 2008 - 8:48 pm
IT’S OBAMA!! EEEEK!SQUEAL! SQUEAL! OH MY ROCK STAR CANDIDATE HERO! HE’S SO NEW, AND, AND, AH, OH, AH,CHANGE! YEAH, CHANGE!
Give me a break! The liberal media ought to be ashamed of their blatant, one sided reporting! If this doesn’t convince America of the Big Three’s phoniness, nothing will!
Tornado 27July 17th, 2008 - 9:11 pm
By the way.
The Mission WAS Accomplished!
Everything else has been eyewash.
We should have LEVELED Iraq, Iran, Syria and Afganistan. Then explained if they ever, EVER, messed with us again, we’d be back.
We’re just too hung up on being “The Good Guys”! We are the last super power, time to act like it!!
Two-Seven,
OUT!
Wut?July 17th, 2008 - 11:53 pm
They will be following Obammy like a kitten following a leaky cow.
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KellyJuly 20th, 2008 - 11:13 pm
“The big three are practically peeing themsleves over Obama. It’s dusgusting.”
Peeing themselves? Worse – orgasming all over themselves. There was an “SNL” sketch, in the early ’90s, where Rob Schneider played a dork who would have a quick orgasm at the mere mention of people and things that was crazy about.That defines these media puppets perfectly.
kellyJuly 20th, 2008 - 11:25 pm
It will be even more slanted than TASS and Pravda used to do,back in the Cold War era. These people are an abomination of journalism. They’re nothing but modern day Walter Durantys( Look him up ). They will totally sweep any ugly sides or stories or things about their boy under the rug,mike the good comerads they are.
I remember reading about a piece of propaganda cooked up by North Korea’s ‘press’,over ten years ago, about Kim Jong Il playing 18 holes of golf, and hitting a hole-in-one on every hole. That’s exactly what Our “press” s at, when it comes their candidate.And their reporting is exactly the same flat-out lies.They’re a disgrace.
Ha haJuly 21st, 2008 - 12:28 am
Hello angry white people. Tell us why you are so mad!! LOL!!!
Can’t stand a black man getting ahead. Intelligent, revered, inspiring, strong! It just burns you up and I love it!!!!!
Tony ClickJuly 22nd, 2008 - 12:47 pm
JIMBO —- and all you other liberals. I am sick and tired of you liberals calling Bush, McCain and anybody else who is willing to fight for our freedoms “war mongers” just for political reasons. You obliviously don’t know your own history. The US was never attacked in World War 1, it was a Democrat president that attacked them. Germany never attacked the US in World War 2 it was Japan yet it was a Democrat president that attacked Germany. North Vietnam never attached the US yet a Democrat president attacked North Vietnam. North Korea never attacked the US yet again a Democrat president attacked North Korea. You liberals don’t care about the solders in Iraq or any ware else, your war monger statements our pure politics, if you cared about “our poor solders dieing in Iraq” then why don’t you care about the 1,600,000 babies you kill every year hear in the US, that is 1,600 times more killed in the name of “abortion rights” then are killed in Iraq every year. You are the ones that need to get over it, and stop trying to think you can reason with a terrorist, how stupid can you be.
Everything coming out of the 3 networks will be as good as garbage. This will only be campaign ads, puff pieces, not a hint of news. It won’t be live, so anything coming out wrong will be edited and cut, refilmed and presented as “news”. Just like Hussein Obama himself, it will all be phoney baloney.