Monday, November 07, 2011

Media Matters Daily Summary 11-07-11

Carlson Needs To "Look At The Facts" On Taxes, Income Of The Wealthy
On Fox & Friends, co-host Gretchen Carlson worried that people will believe President Obama's message that the wealthy aren't paying their "fair share" "unless they look at the facts." But the facts show that taxes on the wealthy are at their lowest level -- with one exception -- since 1931, while the income of top earners is at a record high. Read More

Can't Handle The Truth: Limbaugh Insults Caller For Being Right On Economy
Rush Limbaugh referred to a caller as a "tool" and a "mind-numbed robot" after the caller accurately stated facts about President Obama's jobs bill and the economic recovery. Limbaugh also drastically overstated the level of infrastructure spending in the original stimulus legislation. Read More

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