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Lessons in Media Bias for Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart recently claimed on Fox News that the media was not partisan, just lazy. I thought I’d offer him an example to the contrary. This could be a continuing series, but I’ll start with one glaring example. Pay attention,

Sound Bite For the Day: Girl Fight

“They want to see two girls come together and have a mud wrestling fight. And I’m not gonna give it to them because I have great admiration and respect for the Governor.” Bashir later says that Bachmann is using a

Jon Huntsman and Michele Bachmann, a Tale of Two Campaigns

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets062911.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Pejman Yousefzadeh and Ben Domenech to discuss Jon Huntsman’s recent comments on Afghanistan and how he appeals to the

'Flakes,' Feinstein and Fox News Sunday

Every person who speaks eventually makes stupid comments – that’s a given, especially for individuals on the public stage and more specifically politicians who are required to have their facts straight all the time. Yet, there seems to be a

Bachmann Surges, Tied with Romney in Iowa

From the Associated Press: Tea Party favorite Michele Bachmann has surged to the front of the pack in Iowa, the crucial first voting state she hopes will propel her to the Republican presidential nomination. Bachmann, a Minnesota representative and darling

Good Night, Michele

Believe me, they’re celebrating at the Weekly Standard over this “get”: Matthew Continetti writes: In a speech tonight, President Obama is expected to announce the staggered withdrawal, over the course of the next year, of the surge troops in Afghanistan.

Support Our Troops!: Troopathon 2011, Featuring Andrew Breitbart

Join Andrew Breitbart and Melanie Morgan for Troopathon 2011, today from 4pm to Midnight EDT! Troopathon brings together famous celebrities from radio, television, the movie, musicians, journalists, and more to create a one-of-a-kind event with one purpose – to support

Support Our Troops!: Troopathon 2011, Featuring Andrew Breitbart

Join Andrew Breitbart and Melanie Morgan for Troopathon 2011, today from 4pm to Midnight EDT! Troopathon brings together famous celebrities from radio, television, the movie, musicians, journalists, and more to create a one-of-a-kind event with one purpose – to support

MSM Assumes the Position, Bachmann Wins

Monday night, the current GOP Presidential field took the stage in New Hampshire for a debate hosted by CNN. Most political junkies (which, let’s face it, are the only people watching these things) went in with low expectations. Really, what’s

With Mitch Out, Is Thaddeus In?

So, with Mitch Daniels out of the Presidential race, what do we make of the GOP field? Daniels, despite some possible quibbles, had a very compelling argument for his candidacy. First and foremost was his solid record as Governor. He

Bachmann Will Form Presidential Exploratory Committee

From CNN Politics: CNN has exclusively learned that Rep. Michele Bachmann will form a presidential exploratory committee. The Minnesota Republican plans to file papers for the committee in early June, with an announcement likely around that same time. But a

For 2012, is Boring the New Awesome?

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets030311.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Andrew Malcolm to discuss the 2012 GOP field, the power of the hat, and more. Then

Andrew Breitbart on Pigford Lawsuit: 'Bring It On'

New Media Entrepreneur declares that his voice will not be suppressed. Andrew Breitbart and the head of Breitbart.tv sued by Pigford claimant. Los Angeles, CA, February 12, 2011 – Breitbart.com LLC announced today that its Chairman and CEO Andrew Breitbart