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Podesta Slanders Brokaw, Jennings and Rather
EFLFormer Clinton administration Chief of Staff John Podesta told CNSNews.com there is no liberal bias in the media. "If there is a liberal bias, I canât find it any longer," Podesta said in an interview with CNSNews.com following the panel discussion. Podesta currently serves as president of the Center for American Progress, a liberal think tank. According to Podesta, the network news anchors -- NBCâs Tom Brokaw, ABCâs Peter Jennings and CBSâs Dan Rather -- can now be considered conservatives. "Over the course of the years, they may have actually tipped a little bit to the right of center," Podesta said. Thatâs outrageous. How can he expect to slander these pinkos and get away with it. Podesta agreed with the premise of Brockâs new book that conservative media outlets are "corrupting democracy." "I think when you get so distant from the facts as guys like Limbaugh or Sean Hannity do, I think that tends to corrupt the dialogue," Podesta said. Podesta also took a jab at Fox News Channelâs Bill OâReilly when an audience member asked about the possibility of filing lawsuits against news outlets that "propagate direct lies." Podesta responded, "What about television? Itâs time to sue Bill OâReilly." The crowd of liberal activists showed their approval by erupting in applause. Posted by: Super Hose 2004-06-06 |
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