J$P Archives: Jan-Feb 2008
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Friday Links & Open Thread
Latest cable news links [7:37 pm]: The trunk show. Geraldo on CNN. FNC at MSC. On tonight's Factor: Limbaugh. Bad taste on Countdown? Cable news Fox hunt. Thursday's numbers (check 8:00 pm!). Heavy... Read more
'A Very Big Saturday Night'
J$P Video! Bill Hemmer and Janice Dean give Megyn Kelly a grand send-off as she leaves for her nuptials and a south-of-the-border honeymoon: From America's Newsroom,... Read more
Thursday Links & Open Thread
Latest cable news links [7:57 pm]: Foxnews.com revamps videos: new design, HD capable, with embedding [example]: O'Reilly not backing down. Another firing demand? [yawn] Wednesday's numbers. CNN's iReport. Shep on campus. Zucker:... Read more
Lunatic Lies
Oh, those wacky newshounds (another fine product of the Outfoxed syndicate). It's hard to know what to ridicule more, their ignorance or their dishonesty. The... Read more
Wednesday Links & Open Thread
Latest cable news links [6:57 pm]: Murdoch's 16% solution. Estrich: Politics isn't fair. Video: Greta w/Bob Bennett uncut. MSNBC's big night. Alan feels the love. CNN's "chills". CNN denies pro-Obama slant. Cafferty. New... Read more
'Are You Playing the Race Card?'
J$P Audio! Geraldine Ferraro attributes Barack Obama's success to the fact that he's not a white man. She spoke with John Gibson: Link for audio only: From... Read more
'Who Are These People!?'
J$P Video! Shep and Steve Harrigan have to deal with everything from obstreperous locals to grumpy emailers while covering the blackout, but as usual they... Read more
Tuesday Links & Open Thread
Latest cable news links [7:32 pm]: Pix: Greta with friends. Election HQ opens big. F&F surges. Debates boost CNN. A banner month. Olbermann falls behind CNN? NY fawns... Read more
'This Is Dirty Stuff'
J$P Video! What's the Clinton campaign come to? Democrat Bob Beckel and Republican Andrea Tantaros discuss the latest controversies, including the leaked photo of Barack... Read more
Monday Links & Open Thread
Latest cable news links [6:46 pm]: Pix: Election HQ debut. TVN. Your reaction? Litvak leaving CNN's "Morning". Obscure comic's reward for Fox-bashing. Claman Q&A (via TVN). Video: Nader vs Glick. New... Read more
'It's All Tarted Up'
J$P Video! The Fox News Watch panel analyzes the controversial New York Times article on John McCain: Bonus clip: CNN's Castro memo, plus Joshua Micah Marshall's... Read more
Weekend Links & Open Thread
Latest cable news links (updated Sun 7:58 pm): ELV across America. Backstage at CNN's debate. Kurtz: Chris Matthews's gut. SNL mocks CNN. Video: O'Reilly/Leno. CNN debate controversy. Tucumcari greets the ELV. Courtney makes... Read more
'It's Probably Going to Grow Again'
J$P Audio! Filling in for Bill O'Reilly, Tony Snow talked about the status of his stage four cancer, and what he has learned from the... Read more
'Books Will Be Written'
J$P Audio! Chris Wallace on last night's Democratic debate and the Clinton campaign's diminishing prospects. He talked with Judge Andrew Napolitano and Brian Kilmeade: Link for... Read more
Friday Links & Open Thread
Friday cable news links (updated through the day): New 5:00 pm weekday election hour on FNC. TVN: it's temporary. Is it? Jennifer in Jordan. Flogging O'Reilly Day 3:... Read more
'It Was Somewhat Bland'
J$P Video! Frank Luntz's focus group of Democratic voters found tonight's debate to be disappointing, but they picked a clear winner: From Hannity & Colmes, February... Read more
'I Said It, Quite Clearly'
J$P Audio! On the radio this afternoon, Bill O'Reilly reacted to the controversy over his Michelle Obama "lynching" comments (he will have more to say... Read more
Thursday Links & Open Thread
Your Thursday cable news links (updated through the day): MSNBC dumps superdelegate. Bill Kristol's tightrope. Tony Snow's miracle. MSNBC: no shame? News, or opinion? Inspiring Pix: Spanky, More Spanky. Election Link runs... Read more
'I Smell a Rat'
J$P Audio! John Gibson connects the dots in the McCain/New York Times controversy, and doesn't like the picture that he sees: Link for audio only: From The... Read more
Instant Hypocrisy
It's been a while since we've posted about the newshounds (another fine product from the Outfoxed mob). Consider this example of their intellectual honesty. Chrish... Read more
Wednesday Links & Open Thread
Your Wednesday cable news links (updated through the day): Greta on the McCain allegations. SuperBowl champ to guest-co-host Fox & Friends. Meet Spanky. Fox on top. She's baaack. Why is TVNewser... Read more
'He's Got It, She Doesn't'
J$P Video! As Barack Obama's electoral victories continue to mount up, Bob Beckel says Hillary can try asking "Where's the Beef?", but it won't work: From... Read more
'Take It Now!'
J$P Video! It's the hazards of live television: Brit Hume thought his mic wasn't open, but it was. It wasn't the first glitch in the... Read more
Tuesday Links & Open Thread
Your Tuesday links and cable news open thread. The standard rules apply. UPDATES: Fox election coverage started on schedule at 8:55, but apparently Bill O'Reilly didn't get... Read more
Interesting Exchange on GretaWire
It's probably a bunch of people reading too much into an off-hand comment...unless it isn't. It all got started on GretaWire Monday morning and the... Read more
Monday Links & Open Thread
This is your Monday place to discuss developments and offer your comments on Fox and other cable news stations. The standard rules apply; this is... Read more
'They're Not Closing on the Deal'
J$P Video! Updated! Why are undecided voters still undecided? Frank Luntz asks his focus group why they haven't made up their minds: From You Decide '08... Read more
'A Clear Double Standard'
J$P Video! The Fox News Watch panel looks at the David Shuster "pimp" slur, and asks if MSNBC's response was the proper one: From Fox News... Read more
Weekend Links & Open Thread
Here is your place to discuss developments and offer your comments on Fox and other cable news stations. The standard rules apply; this is not... Read more
'I'm Very, Very Nervous'
J$P Video! A new team takes over Fox & Friends Weekend! Goodbye Greg, Page, and Kelly; hello Adam Housley, Ainsley Earhardt, and Clayton Morris: From Fox... Read more
'They're Doing a Little Head Faking'
J$P Video! Is the Democratic Presidential race a done deal? Bob Beckel and Michael Barone count the delegates, but they don't exactly come to the... Read more
'That Leaves Me Speechless'
J$P Audio! Is the Hillary Clinton campaign using detectives to investigate the private lives of the Super Delegates? Judge Andrew Napolitano, Brian Kilmeade, and Dick... Read more
'They Have No Business Doing It'
J$P Audio! What right does Congress have to investigate baseball? Judge Andrew Napolitano says none, but Brian Kilmeade thinks otherwise: Link for audio only: From Brian &... Read more
'A Campaign, Not a Coronation'
J$P Video! The Potomac Primary wasn't good to Mike Huckabee, but he's not ready to quit. He talks to Greta van Susteren about his plans: From... Read more
'He Now Runs the Place'
J$P Audio! John Gibson notes that an MSNBC anchor used the "pimping" slur, and asks why there has been so little criticism of his comment: Link... Read more
'He's Stealing the Headlines from John McCain'
J$P Video! Geraldo Rivera talks with Bill Hemmer about Mike Huckabee. How did he pull off those surprising wins on Saturday, and what accounts for... Read more
'McCain Derangement Syndrome'
J$P Audio! Michelle Dallacroce, who cried over Mitt Romney's withdrawal, says John McCain is just another liberal Democrat; Gibson takes issue: Link for audio only: From The... Read more
Eric Burns: 'I Was Given No Reason'
It was reported yesterday by Inside Cable News that Fox News Watch is going to be revamped, and that long-time host Eric Burns will be... Read more
Flashback: Bill's Kristol Ball
J$P Video! Mitt Romney today withdrew from the Presidential race, but on Fox, Bill Kristol was two days ahead of the news cycle: From You... Read more
'It Was a Little Nerve-Racking'
J$P Audio! Karl Rove has advice for John McCain as he prepares to address CPAC, and also talks about the Clinton campaign and his own... Read more
'Don't You Fox on Me, Ever!'
J$P Video! Shepard Smith loses his temper when Naomi Wolf makes a crack about Fox News. Shep gets in a final shot at the end... Read more
'She Writes Every Day and Despises Me'
J$P Video! Shepard Smith goes off on a tear over an emailer accusing him of bias against Mitt Romney. Another classic Shep rant: From You... Read more
'Enjoy Your Steak'
J$P Video! Sean Hannity is all excited about his SuperBowl bet and wants to collect, but Alan Colmes couldn't care less: From Hannity & Colmes,... Read more
'Hillary in Drag'
J$P Video! Is John McCain the GOP's ticket to electoral victory? Or is it Mitt Romney the Democrats are really worried about? Tammy Bruce and... Read more
'You Guys Are Going to Love This'
J$P Video! Megyn Kelly has a preview tour of Fox News Channel's high-tech election headquarters studio, to be unveiled on Super Tuesday: From America's Newsroom,... Read more
'I'm No Jessica Simpson!'
J$P Video! Janice Dean has definitely caught the Super Bowl spirit, as she shows off for Gregg Jarrett. Football Jerseys have never looked so good:... Read more
'This Is Not a Good Thing'
J$P Video! The Fox News Watch panel analyzes the multiple roles of Keith Olbermann--impartial reporter, journalist, advocate...is he out of control? From Fox News Watch, February... Read more
'The Influence of the Far Right Is Eroding'
J$P Audio! Geraldo Rivera takes shots at Huckabee, Malkin, Ingraham, Rush, and more, as he talks with Kirsten Powers and Judge Napolitano about the Presidential... Read more
'This Guy Is Phenomenal'
J$P Video! Frank Luntz and his focus group of Democratic primary voters rate tonight's CNN debate. More GOP propaganda from Fox! Again John Cleese is... Read more
'The Love Bug: Scratch Scarborough'
J$P Audio! John Gibson recalls when Joe Scarborough used to be a conservative, and questions John McCain's "gay marriage" with another MSNBC "anchor": Link for audio... Read more
'The Most Insipid Questions Possible'
J$P Video! Frank Luntz and his focus group of Republican primary voters rate tonight's CNN debate, both the answers and the questions. For some reason... Read more
'Ron Paul Won New Hampshire!'
J$P Audio! That's what a Ron Paul supporter insisted on Alan Colmes's radio show. And it sounds like he convinced Alan too: Link for audio only: From... Read more
'His Running Mate's Going to Be Mitt Romney'
J$P Video! Steve Doocy and Brian Kilmeade talk with Rich Galen and Bob Beckel--who has a startling prediction about McCain's choice for Veep: From Fox &... Read more
'These Doofuses Out There'
J$P Video! What happened when some jughead with a T shirt tried to horn in on Molly Henneberg's live remote. Was that Fox Security that... Read more
'They're Spending Our Money on Useless Projects'
J$P Video! What did independent voters think of tonight's State of the Union address? Frank Luntz and his focus group have the answer: From Hannity &... Read more
A Challenge to Donna: Be Honest
Updated! Are the newshounds responsible critics or dishonest deceivers? Here's a challenge that could shed some light on that question. Just a few weeks ago, newsmutt... Read more
Newshounds Accused...by Newshounds Regular!
The newshounds (another fine product of the Outfoxed gang) often don't tell the truth. We have documented hundreds of examples. Now, in a stunning reversal,... Read more
'Out of His Game'
J$P Video! Do voters want to see more of Bill Clinton campaigning for Hillary, or less? Frank Luntz and his focus group have the answer: From... Read more
'I Haven't Heard That One'
J$P Video! Is John McCain a "Geraldo Rivera Republican"? The Senator was asked about that by Craig Rivera; here is his response: From At Large, January... Read more
'Michelle Malkin, My Arch Enemy'
J$P Audio! What is a "Geraldo Rivera Republican"? The man himself explains, and talks with Brian Kilmeade and Judge Napolitano about McCain, Romney, Hillary, Obama,... Read more
New Lies? Same As the Old Lies!
Updated! They're up to their old tricks again. We're talking about the newshounds (another fine product of the Outfoxed syndicate). Sometimes their duplicity is laughable... Read more
'I've Never Seen Anything Like This'
J$P Video! Jonathan Hunt reports from a live fire exercise at a new high-tech facility at Camp Pendleton that replicates conditions in Iraq: From Studio B,... Read more
'We Undermine Capital Then Resort to Pseudo-Capital'
J$P Video! With the markets more volatile than ever, Presidential candidate Ron Paul talked to Neil Cavuto about what is really needed to revive the... Read more
'Confessions of a Political Hit Man'
J$P Audio! Stephen Marks says John McCain, Jimmy Carter, and Bill Clinton are guilty of political dirty tricks. The author of Confessions of a Political... Read more
'Why Didn't You Join?'
J$P Video! On the morning of the South Carolina primary, Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee stops by Fox & Friends to discuss the race with Greg... Read more
'The Whole Newsroom's Clapping'
J$P Video! Shepard Smith with American Idol contestant Angela Reilly and her husband Chad. Typical free-wheeling Shep interview; watch for a shout-out to Bill O'Reilly: From... Read more
'The Real Terrorism Is Corporate Terrorism'
J$P Video! Another clip from Frank Luntz's focus group of Nevada Democratic primary voters. It's more Republican propaganda from Fox News! From Hannity & Colmes, January... Read more
'Fox News Misled You Today'
J$P Audio! Bill O'Reilly catches Fox News Channel in a mistake? He says he regularly lets them know when he thinks they've done something wrong: Link... Read more
'He Was One of the Biggest Spenders in Congress'
J$P Video! Ed Rollins fired a few shots at Fred Thompson as he spoke with Neil Cavuto about rumors and the Mike Huckabee campaign: From Your... Read more
'You're Very Difficult to Talk To'
J$P Video! Hillary Clinton appeared on Fox Business Network this afternoon to discuss concerns over foreign investment. She spoke with Stuart Varney and Degan McDowell: From... Read more
'She's Scared'
J$P Video! Who won tonight's Democratic debate? Why did Frank Luntz's focus group erupt into a shouting match? Nevada Democratic primary voters speak: From Hannity &... Read more
Voices of Reason
Yesterday we posted the comments of Frank Luntz, who argued that Ron Paul supporters were hurting their candidate's cause. The youtube Ron Paul community erupted,... Read more
'They're Very Ugly, Very Personal, and They're Violent'
J$P Video! After focus grouping two campaign ads, Frank Luntz turns to the subject of Ron Paul's supporters. He has some strong words of warning: From... Read more
'What Street Are You On, Guy?'
J$P Video! The Fox News Watch panel looks at politics, pundits, and predictions. Participants: Jane Hall, Rich Lowry, Cal Thomas, Juan Williams, Eric Burns: From Fox... Read more
'Mr Scarborough Has a History'
J$P Audio! Jeri Thompson, wife of Presidential candidate Fred Thompson, talked with John Gibson today. Here are a few highlights, including Mrs Thompson's musings about... Read more
'He Made Me Feel I Could Trust Him'
J$P Video! Who won tonight's GOP debate, and who fell on his face? Dr Frank Luntz and his focus group of South Carolina Republican voters... Read more
'Does He Ever Get a Story Right?'
J$P Audio! John Gibson catches David Shuster in another phony attack on Fox, and takes issue with MSNBC (especially Mike Barnicle) ridiculing Sen John McCain: Link... Read more
'He Did Make a Series of Misleading Statements'
J$P Video! Senator Barack Obama appeared on Fox & Friends this morning to discuss the New Hampshire primary, foreign policy, and more. He spoke with... Read more
Newshounds Rush to Defend Hal Turner's Candidate
There have been a lot of strange rumblings lately from the newshounds (another fine product of the Outfoxed cabal). From insisting that Cavuto was doing... Read more
'It Was a Real Push, But Also Symbolic'
J$P Audio! Bill O'Reilly says the incident at the Obama rally is just another skirmish in the War on Fox. Bill Kristol also adds a... Read more
'Welfaria, Rapeville, Dirtburg...'
J$P Audio! Why do so many neo-Nazis and white supremacists support Ron Paul? James Kirchick of The New Republic has researched Dr Paul's writings and... Read more
'That's Really Low Class, Pal'
J$P Audio! Bill O'Reilly plays the audio from his tape of the controversial incident at a Barack Obama rally (it will air with video on... Read more
'Is There Spinach or Not?'
J$P Video! Mike Huckabee introduces the Huckaburger to New Hampshire, and Carl Cameron is there to document this historical event and do a little campaign... Read more
'His Voice and His Message Should Be Heard'
J$P Video! Barry Goldwater Jr showed up this morning to argue on behalf of Ron Paul. He talked with Megyn Kelly about the Fox forum... Read more
Reader Poll: Should Fox Invite Ron Paul?
Shepard Smith and Greta van Susteren have weighed in. John Gibson has had his say. Now it is your turn: should Ron Paul be a... Read more
'I Wanted to Shake Him and Wake Him Up'
J$P Video! Frank Luntz and his focus group of undecided New Hampshire Republican voters rate the winners and losers of tonight's debate: From Fox News Republican... Read more
'The Circus Is in Town'
J$P Video! Bill Hemmer talks with Fred Thompson about last night's debate and his prospects in New Hampshire and beyond. Fred gets a mite cranky... Read more
'She Is the Establishment'
J$P Video! Frank Luntz and his focus group of New Hampshire voters see a definite trend in the granite state. And it's not toward Hillary... Read more
'This Is Big League Ball'
J$P Video! Just minutes after the Republican debate on ABC ended, Carl Cameron interviewed Mike Huckabee, who discussed how well he did, the attacks from... Read more
'A Victory Over the Conservative Media'
J$P Video! The Fox News Watch panel analyzes the media appeal of Barack Obama and Mike Huckabee. Participants: Eric Burns, Jim Pinkerton, Jane Hall, Rich... Read more
'No One on This Earth Is Going to Block Our Shot'
J$P Video! Bill O'Reilly gets into a scuffle at a Barack Obama rally? Did the Secret Service intervene? Mr Bill himself tells Brian Wilson what... Read more
A Weekend of Special Programming
For the days leading up to the New Hampshire primary, Fox News has changed its weekend schedule. Today (Saturday): 8:00 pm EST: The O'Reilly Factor (w/ Laura... Read more
'I Wouldn't Put It Past the Government'
J$P Audio! Should Ron Paul be a part of the Fox Presidential forum? Should he quit the race entirely? John Gibson debates Ron Paul supporters: Link... Read more
'He Didn't Just Drop In Yesterday'
J$P Video! Should Fox reconsider and invite Ron Paul to an upcoming candidates' forum? Shepard Smith and Greta van Susteren discussed this controversy, along with... Read more
'It Was a Private Conversation'
J$P Video! Things got rather heated when Chris Wallace talked with Ed Rollins, Chairman of the Mike Huckabee campaign. Watch for a wry comment from... Read more
'Wouldn't It Be to His Advantage?'
J$P Video! Chris Wallace talked with John Edwards's communications director, and asked: When is Senator Edwards going to stop boycotting the voters who watch Fox News?... Read more
Fox Smears Hillary: Caught on Tape
We sometimes forget the valuable service provided by the newshounds. Who else would document the savage, vituperative attacks on Hillary Clinton that permeate the Fox... Read more
'Fred Thompson Certainly Is Out of It'
J$P Audio! Ed Rollins explains Mike Huckabee's cancelled ad, and takes a few shots at Rudy, Fred, and Mitt. Rollins, who is running the Huckabee... Read more
2007: Top Ten Lies
It's that time again, when we scour the J$P archives for the biggest lies of 2007. We documented and debunked close to 100 of them... Read more
Corcoran: 'I Was Not Fired...I Quit!'
In response to our article, Ellen of the newshounds posted a comment claiming that their site had "severed all ties" with guest-blogger Bill Corcoran. Mr... Read more
2007: Top Ten Videos
During the past year we have posted over 100 video clips from Fox News Channel, including dramatic breaking news coverage, heated debates, and unexpected moments... Read more
BIll's Buried Blarney [Update: Corcoran Fired?]
We have exposed some of the fictions concocted by Bill Corcoran, official "guest blogger" at the newshounds (another fine product of the Outfoxed mob). But... Read more
2007: Top Ten Audios
With the increasing penetration and popularity of Fox News radio programming, this year brought us a bumper crop of clips from the unpredictable world of... Read more
'She Was Ahmed Chalabi with Lipstick'
J$P Video! Colonel Ralph Peters joins Jon Scott to discuss his New York Post column that posits a contrarian assessment of Benazir Bhutto's legacy: From Happening... Read more
'Watch the NeoCons Grab This!'
J$P Audio! The blue blogs react to the Bhutto assassination, and John Gibson has the details. Deep thoughts from Think Progress, Huffington Post, and more,... Read more
'He's a Nightmare'
J$P Audio! Mansoor Ijaz reacts to the Bhutto assassination. He tells Alysin Camerota and Brian Kilmeade that if the government does not respond appropriately, it... Read more
'He's Really the John Edwards of the Right'
J$P Video! Andrew Levy gives his take on the dustup between Rush and Mike Huckabee. The Red Eye guy was on a panel with Jeanine... Read more
'Slights on the Right'
J$P Video! The spat between Rush Limbaugh and Mike Huckabee: whose fault? Who benefits? Who doesn't? The Beltway Boys (Fred Barnes, Mort Kondracke) gave their... Read more
'Green Chri$Tma$'
Stan Freberg's Christmas masterpiece. You can read the transcript, but for the full effect, listen. If you don't have the CD, take this opportunity to listen... Read more
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