Jeff Poor

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Curious Argument for Socialized Journalism: Gov't Subsidies Helped End Slavery

Left-wing 'media reform organization' Free Press makes case for $30 billion to prop up struggling profession.

Maher Strikes Again: Americans 'Not Bright Enough to Really Understand the Issues'

HBO's 'Real Time' host insists Obama administration should have acted without consideration of citizens on NYC terrorism trial and health care due to their intellect.

Olbermann Says Tea Parties Are Racist for Lack of 'Black Faces'

Without making it clear that he has actually attended a tea party protest, 'Countdown' host declares 'Tea Klux Klan' bigoted.

Ronald Reagan Would Have Supported Tea Party Movement, Says Son

Michael Reagan refutes brother's claim that 40th President would have been 'un-amused' by tea parties and would have looked at Palin unfavorably.

Dueling Chalkboards: MSNBC's Ratigan Mocks Beck After Global Warming Charge

'Dylan Ratigan Show' host finally calls out Al Gore for 'fear-mongering' but challenges Beck with his own red phone.

Ratigan Unhinged: Attacks Warming Skeptics, Gives Pass to Liberal Alarmists in Plea for Sides to 'Cool Off'

MSNBC host responds to criticism of his claim that record-setting snowfall was a sign of global warming.

Bill Nye 'The Science Guy': Denying Climate Change 'Unpatriotic,' 'Inappropriate'

Educator-turned global warming alarmist claims older people struggle with manmade warming theory and cites IPCC Nobel Prize as proof of phenomenon.

Begala: 'Republicans Want Insurance Companies to Have the Right to Dump Your Ass Just for Getting Sick'

CNN commentator/former Clinton aide vilifies GOP for adhering to constituent wishes and not signing off on ObamaCare.

AccuWeather's Bastardi Warns New Federal Climate Service Effort to 'Shut Down' Debate

Meteorologist calls new bureaucracy under the Commerce Dept. an 'indirect way' to regulate what people are thinking.

MSNBC's Ratigan Blames 'Snowpocalypse' on Global Warming

Host claims heavier precipitation the result of climate phenomenon and blasts Virginia legislators for suggesting otherwise.

How Conservatives Found Twitter and the Evolution of '#TCOT'

Grassroots activist Michael Patrick Leahy explains how conservatives used social networking to organize out of the wilderness.

Deutsch Say Tebow Ad Starts Down 'Slippery Slope'; Compares it to Gay-Dating Spot

Former CNBC host, ad executive warns it wasn't the content of the ad, but what's on Focus on the Family Web site that is a threat.

Beck Should Be Institutionalized, 'Abusive' to Have Him on TV Says 'Daily Show' Creator

Lizz Winstead, co-creator of popular Comedy Central program, takes critical jabs at highly rated Fox News host.

Franken to Comcast, NBC on Merger: 'I Don't Trust These Promises'

Minnesota junior senator claims merger could prompt higher cable rates and force cell phone carriers to own a TV network in order to compete.

CNBC's Santelli Brandishes Huge Hammer to Illustrate Obamanomics

Reporter warns government should take a more surgical approach to regulation and slow spending growth, not raise taxes and fees.

Scarborough Shows Low Taxes = Low Unemployment in New Hampshire

MSNBC 'Morning Joe' host draws a parallel between tax rates and unemployment by comparing state to Rhode Island.

Is GM Owner Federal Government Playing Politics with Toyota Recall?

Media overlook Obama administration Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.

Grasping at Straws: Olbermann Claims Obama 'Arrogant' Label a Racist Euphemism

MSNBC 'Countdown' host accuses six conservatives of using 'code words' to attack President based on his race.

Cramer React to Speech: Notes Nat Gas Ignored by Obama; Defends Geithner

CNBC 'Mad Money' host calls President's nuclear overtures 'boilerplate,' insists embattled treasury secretary not a 'joker.'

Ronald Reagan Would Be 'Unamused' by Tea Parties, Says Liberal Son

Lefty radio personality Ron Reagan accuses conservative tea partiers of having 'Hitler signs,' though most came from ultra-left group.