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CNN Journalists Blast Loesch's "Outrageous" Comments - Media Matters for America (blog)
"I can't imagine someone really thinking that, it is so outrageous," said one CNN reporter who requested anonymity. "I think she is trying to garner attention to herself, and that is sad. If that is what she truly believes, she has issues. ...
Fox's 30-Minute Cain Interview Ignores Campaign Finance Scandal - Media Matters for America (blog)
The lawyer asked not to be identified because of those affiliations. The Washington Post reported on October 31 "Such payments are forbidden under federal tax and election laws, because nonprofit charities are not allowed to donate money or services to ...
WSJ Top Editor: Future Fox Business Deal "Not Necessarily" A Sure Thing - Media Matters for America (blog)
But a source familiar with the agreement who requested anonymity said it includes a content-sharing arrangement in which CNBC receives advanced access to certain financial-related original reporting and data from all Dow Jones business outlets so that ...
Limbaugh Listeners Defend Murderous Cult - Media Matters for America (blog)
A congressional staffer, who requested anonymity because he is not authorized to speak on the record, told Media Matters that his office received an email and a phone call from constituents who "claimed that it was an attack on Christians and said ...
New York Mag: Ailes Has Extensive Influence On GOP Politics, Thinks Palin Is ... - Media Matters for America (blog)
Ailes also apparently doesn't think too highly of his employee, Sarah Palin, who, according to a source close to Ailes, he thinks "is an idiot." From the article: A few months ago, Ailes called Chris Christie and encouraged him to jump into the race. ...
Washington Post Staffers Criticize Double Standard On Raises - Media Matters for America (blog)
Most requested anonymity, fearing reprisals from management. "Obviously, we'd like the same raise. It doesn't look good when she gets one," said one veteran newsroom staffer. "We understand there are all these financial problems. It doesn't look good, ...
In 2009, Hannity Said Detainee Abuse Pics Were "Extremely Dangerous For Our ... - Media Matters for America (blog)
Weren't we much better off when we had W, who wouldn't change his mind for any reason, once it was set? by pete592 (May 05, 2011 12:39 pm ET) Just weeks after announcing he would make the images public, administration officials said the president had ...
Several Washington Post Staffers 'Uneasy and Anxious' About Trump Invite - Media Matters for America (blog)
"People were definitely uneasy and anxious about the appearance," said one Post writer who requested anonymity. "Some people are uncomfortable about the whole dinner and participation in it. Others may be uncomfortable about Trump. ...
Birtherism's 10 Most Embarrassing Moments - Media Matters for America (blog)
Taitz claimed she obtained it from an anonymous source who was "afraid for his life." The document, however, was almost immediately proven to be a hoax. The Republic of Kenya did not exist until December 1964, and an anonymous blogger took credit for ...
News Corp. Denial Of Shine Deal Family Ties 'Height of Folly' - Media Matters for America (blog)
One media analyst who follows News Corp., but requested anonymity for fear of retaliation from the company, said Murdoch's family ties likely made Shine more attractive than it would have been otherwise. "Clearly one of Rupert's priorities is to bring ...
Hannity Promotes Fundraising Website Of Suspended Fox News Candidate Newt Gingrich - Media Matters for America (blog)
He requested anonymity for fear of retribution by Fox. A Federal Election Commission spokesman said the commission would not comment on any particular cases, but said, "There are some issues that a candidate should be aware of so that air time isn't ...
News Corp. Civil War? Wall Street Journal Veterans Blast Beck Eqypt Coverage - Media Matters for America (blog)
Asked about Beck's Egypt comments, One current Journal reporter who requested anonymity said: "We try to ignore the connection to Fox. I don't think the Journal or Journal reporters should be connected to Fox News or Glenn Beck. ...
Will Fox News hold Beck, Hannity responsible for spreading “wildly exaggerated ... - Media Matters for America (blog)
... about the $200 million figure – plucked from an Indian newspaper and allegedly made by an anonymous source – to attack Obama and his trip to India. ...
Sources: Fox Management Slanting DC Bureau's News Coverage - Media Matters for America (blog)
... management to produce stories that lean toward a conservative agenda, and distort news in some cases, has found its way into coverage, the sources said. ...
The Daily Caller exposes Jack Conway as a "serious, affable and kind of boring ... - Media Matters for America (blog)
"He kept his nose clean," a source said. In interviews with around 25 classmates, Conway's peers painted him as a quiet leader -- serious, affable and kind ...
In discussing Sestak allegations, did Rove admit to committing a crime? - Media Matters for America (blog)
Rove helped recruit Cornyn for the Senate race and, according to one source who requested anonymity for fear of being fired, insisted that the Republican ...
Do Hot Air bloggers read Hot Air? Or, the Prowler strikes again - Media Matters for America (blog)
... week and treated as serious journalism the Spectator's anonymously-written Prowler column, which built its supposed scoop around an anonymous source. ...