Fox News Won’t Admit That Republicans Voted Against 9/11 Rescue Workers Fox News Won’t Admit That Republicans Voted Against 9/11 Rescue Workers
When they do something so vile that even Fox commentators can’t stomach it, Republicans become They-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named.
Dec 13, 2010 / Leslie Savan
If You’re Fat, It’s Obama’s Fault If You’re Fat, It’s Obama’s Fault
The same people who believe in death panels now believe in skinny panels.
Dec 1, 2010 / Leslie Savan
Governor Christie Pimps O’Keefe Video Smear of Heroic Teacher Governor Christie Pimps O’Keefe Video Smear of Heroic Teacher
New Jersey governor Chris Christie’s alliance with peeping con James O’Keefe is about more than just hating unions.
Nov 22, 2010 / Leslie Savan
Stewart v. Maddow: The Thrilla Was Vanilla Stewart v. Maddow: The Thrilla Was Vanilla
Like his fellow believer in bipartisanship, Barack Obama, Jon Stewart came away empty-handed from a high-stakes political summit.
Nov 13, 2010 / Leslie Savan
Olbermann’s Suspension Was the Worst Person(nel Decision) in the World Olbermann’s Suspension Was the Worst Person(nel Decision) in the World
Keith Olbermann's suspension from MSNBC was only the most recent in a series of corporate disciplinary actions against journalists that usually redound to the right's favor.
Nov 9, 2010 / Leslie Savan
Olbermann’s Suspension Was the Worst Person(nel Decision) in the World Olbermann’s Suspension Was the Worst Person(nel Decision) in the World
Keith Olbermann's suspension from MSNBC was only the most recent in a series of corporate disciplinary actions against journalists that usually redound to the right’s favor...
Nov 9, 2010 / Leslie Savan
More a Wake for Sanity Than a Rally to Restore It More a Wake for Sanity Than a Rally to Restore It
As Republicans are about to take over the House, Stewart and Colbert set the stage for Tuesday's elections.
Oct 31, 2010 / Leslie Savan
NPR Fires Juan Williams Into Its Own Foot NPR Fires Juan Williams Into Its Own Foot
There are better ways to handle eruptions of forbidden speech than sacking the talent.
Oct 25, 2010 / Leslie Savan
Tasing Rick Sanchez: Jon Stewart’s Jokes and CNN’s Double Standards Tasing Rick Sanchez: Jon Stewart’s Jokes and CNN’s Double Standards
The cool kid bullied the uncool kids in the Stewart/Sanchez affair, while CNN, like a cowed principal, ran from the crossfire.
Oct 13, 2010 / Leslie Savan
Why DC Doesn’t Think Stephen Colbert Is Funny Why DC Doesn’t Think Stephen Colbert Is Funny
As Colbert showed at the House immigration hearing, when he’s in character, he’s really about Washington’s character.
Sep 25, 2010 / Leslie Savan