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Front Page Hit Piece Against Rand Paul Recycles Unfounded Accusations

Despite his substantial  win over the Republican establishment in the Kentucky primary, U.S. Senate candidate Rand Paul operates well outside of the American mainstream and is therefore unelectable, according to the liberal news media. He is also a champion of the Tea Party movement is therefore also a racist, The New York Times informs readers in a front page hit piece that is short on facts and long on unfounded accusations. Allegations of racism that have been directed against average Ame...

Sen. Dodd’s Bill Recreates ACORN Within Government Agencies, Research Shows

While it's important for the New York Times and other major publications to report on the trajectory of pending legislation, they should focus more attention on the policy details. Sen. Chris Dodd's finance bill would possibly recreate the controversial ACORN within new government agencies, according new research. It's a debatable proposition but the research is precise and detailed enough to warrant coverage and attention... Does the so-called financial overhaul bill now moving closer to pas...

Report Overstates Impact of Pa. Election Results on Tea Party Trends

Anyone who is registered Republican long enough knows that their party if fully capable of missing opportunities, sending the wrong message and losing where it should be winning. However, a front page report in the NYT about election results in Pa greatly overstates the local implications for the Tea Party movement and overall national trends... Forget everything that has been written and said about the possibility of Republicans retaking the House this coming November in light of a “decisive...

Well Researched Report Exposes Candidate’s Questionable Vietnam Record

Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal had the upper hand in the race for the U.S. Senate seat that incumbent Christopher Dodd is vacating. But questions about his military service during the Vietnam War have complicated the political picture and the New York Times deserves credit for focusing attention on explanations that do not appear to square with the facts. Contrary to the public image that was so carefully crafted and deceitfully sold, Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blu...

Geopolitical Fallout from “Cap and Trade” Goes Unexplored in Reporting

As America stands still, Russsia and China are moving aggressively to secure oil and gas resources that can help power their economy and their military. Yet, key U.S. Senators continue to push for "cap and trade" schemes that will stifle development. Sen. Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican, who recently withdrew from negotiations, even says it's not about the environment. So what is it about? As the Climate Change/Global Warming bill is reintroduced in the U.S., The New York Times ...