Thursday, July 02, 2009

Media Matters Daily Summary 07-01-09

Hill advances claim that Obama is "siding" with Chavez and Cuba
The Hill's Michael O'Brien reported Newt Gingrich's accusation that President Obama is siding with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Cuban leaders on the ousting of the Honduran president, without noting that the European Union and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon have also condemned the ouster. Read More

Fox hosts on Franken victory: "in denial"; Franken and nation crazy; Coleman originally won
Several Fox News hosts have expressed bewilderment, disappointment, and denial about Al Franken's victory in the Minnesota Senate race. Read More

Fox News runs with global temperature decline falsehood
Several Fox News figures have used a purportedly "suppressed" EPA document to advance the falsehood that, in Steve Doocy's words, "for the last 11 years, temperatures had been dropping." Read More

Distorting article, Fox Nation claims "Pelosi Requires All Homes to Meet Eco-Standards Before ... Sold"
The Fox Nation linked to a CNSNews.com article under the headline, "Pelosi Requires All Homes to Meet Eco-Standards Before They Can Be Sold" -- a claim not supported by the CNS article. Read More

Fox & Friends baselessly suggested Walpin, Carlin, and Weiderhold all "Watchdogs Silenced by Administration"
Fox & Friends baselessly linked three purported "whistleblowers" as on-screen text claimed they were "silenced" by the Obama administration. Read More

The right's super-secret plan to end all plans
Pssst. Hey, conservatives ... I want to let you in on a devious little plan being hatched by your leaders in the media. Read More

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