Stop the "Madness" of Starr's Probe; Embracing Gore's Global Warming Jihad 1) CBS and NBC skipped Monicagate Monday night. Subpoenaing Harry Thomason will "have a chilling effect," ABC warned. CNN asserted the White House has rejected spreading dirt about Lewinsky. 2) Woodward and Bernstein dismissed the Starr probe for revolving around "a dress" and demanded an end to "the national madness" over Clinton's sex life. 3) CNN's Bruce Morton argued that common sense is "taking a beating" as courts side with Starr against the national interest. 4) ABC and CNN jumped on Al Gore's claim that July was the hottest... continue reading
Richardson's Lewinsky Job Creation Skipped; CBS Marked Starr's 4th 1) FNC's Catherine Crier asked a feminist leader the difference between Clayton Williams getting "serviced" and an "intern showing up on her knees for 20 minute escapades with the President?" 2) The U.N. Ambassador did not have an opening for Lewinsky, but all the nets skipped the revelation. Dan Rather misstated a poll, insisting that most think it would have been better "if the Starr investigation into Mr. Clinton's personal life" never started. 3) Saturday night ABC kept the focus on alleged Starr improprieties. CBS's Phil Jones lent credibility to the... continue reading
Reno Doing Her Job; A Goose Almost Cost Clinton Big Hollywood $; More Top Ten 1) Every networks but CBS had a unique bit of info on Lewinsky: FNC reported that she didn't write the talking points, NBC that Lewinsky not at White House during many visits. CBS's Dan Rather emphasized how Lewinsky "was rehearsed for days" by Starr's team. 2) "Reno is doing behind the scenes exactly what she says publicly: seriously reviewing the matter," insisted NBC's Claire Shipman on an independent counsel for fundraising . 3) Wednesday night Dan Rather again contended that Starr is probing Clinton's "personal... continue reading
Freeh Named Clinton & Gore, But ABC & CNN Ignored; Top 10 Clinton Nicknames 1) FBI Director Freeh specifically identified Clinton and Gore as subjects of the campaign finance probe, but ABC and CNN ignored that, focusing instead on the Burton/Reno dispute over memos . 2) FNC offered the most House hearing coverage Tuesday. When Freeh appeared MSNBC was discussing the "switched at birth" story, but when Janet Reno denounced Dan Burton MSNBC went live. 3) Rather insisted that "Rehnquist cleared the way" for Starr to further probe "the President's personal life." CNN highlighted the latest ridicule of Starr by... continue reading
Only One Side to Campaign Finance "Reform;" Clarence Thomas is "Wrong" 1) Monicagate still topped ABC, CNN and FNC Monday night as Dan Rather claimed Starr is probing Clinton's "personal life." NBC's Bob Faw, however, contended that Clinton fueled the "low-brow culture" now engulfing his presidency. 2) ABC's Linda Douglass championed campaign finance "reform" with four soundbites from advocates but not one syllable from an opponent. 3) Clarence Thomas "is wrong," declared Gannett's Deborah Mathis. "We expected a black Supreme Court judge to be more sensitive to the right way of thinking," meaning the liberal way. 4) More from the... continue reading
Starr Ruined Lewinsky's Credibility; Clinton Jumps Out for Christie 1) A normal citizen would not be prosecuted, contended ABC while CBS argued immunity destroyed Lewinsky's credibility. Only FNC picked up Tripp's charge that Lindsey had threatened her. 2) Battling headlines: "Reno Refuses Bid for Prober's Memo" versus "Democrat Says Burton Made Threat Against Reno." 3) Stars bring in the dollars at DNC fundraisers featuring Clinton in the Hamptons. Alec Baldwin upset that Clinton has been smeared just before Clinton stopped his motorcade to meet a super-model. >>> The Parents Television Council, a project of the MRC, has released its 1997-98... continue reading
"S" Word Avoided; CBS Says Public Doesn't Care; Shooting Tied to Reagan 1) Every network but ABC too squeamish to tell viewers what Clinton supposedly left on Lewinsky's dress. Euphemism central: "physical evidence," "DNA evidence;" "stains" and "body fluids." 2) CBS argued no one cares about Clinton's affair and most oppose impeachment no matter what, but NBC sees danger for Clinton in the poll numbers. Clinton and Starr are actually equally disliked. 3) The Capitol shooting: It's Reagan's fault. NBC's Katie Couric tied it to mental health budget cuts begun in the Reagan years. 4) Hollywood stands by its man... continue reading
DNA Dress; Rivera "Deeply Ashamed" About Treatment of Clinton 1) ABC learned the semen-stained dress really exists; Dan Rather tagged Starr as a Republican; CNN's Jim Moret was upset by Tripp's failure to note her surreptitious taping; CNN & NBC recalled how Clinton's advice to Lewinsky matches what he told Flowers. 2) We should be "ashamed" of how we treated "the most maligned and assailed" President ever, Geraldo Rivera insisted on Today. No wonder the White House extended a favor to the "open-minded" reporter. 3) ABC News broadcast a remarkably positive story on Clarence Thomas's address before a hostile liberal... continue reading
CNN: Fight Subpoena; Clift Believes Clinton; "Idiots" Penetrate CNN 1) All the networks led with multiple pieces on the Lewinsky immunity deal. CNN's Greta Van Susteren urged Clinton to avoid Starr's "improper" perjury trap and declared that Lewinsky "has absolutely no credibility." 2) Just days ago Eleanor Clift predicted Starr would indict Lewinsky. Clift also proclaimed she believes Clinton "told the truth." 3) CNN's Bernard Shaw lashed out at "idiots who penetrated" CNN's phone system after CNN put a Howard Stern call on during live Capitol shooting coverage. But who is the real idiot? 4) Letterman's "Top Ten Questions Ken... continue reading
Shooting Shows Need for Gun Control; Top 10 Post-Impeachment Plans 1) CNN's Greta Van Susteren urged Clinton to defy the subpoena. Clinton wants to delay testimony, making Peter Jennings wonder how much time it takes to "prepare" the truth. 2) If we made it harder to get guns, CBS's Bob Schieffer argued, we wouldn't need so many barricades around buildings. 3) "The Republican Party leadership talks about its big tent...But is there room for diverse opinions on sensitive social issues?" asked CBS News in concentrating on the GOP's abortion rift. 4) Letterman's "Top Ten Bill Clinton Post-Impeachment Plans." Plus nine... continue reading