Obama Embraces Media Hype about Economic 'Turmoil'

admin — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:38:53 +0000

Julia A. Seymour

As Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., accepted his party’s nomination for president he warned of an American economy in “turmoil.” Throughout convention week the news media helped reinforce Obama’s negative perspective.

'Economic Disaster' Brought to You by Obama, News Networks

admin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:29:59 +0000

Dan Gainor

     The American economy is a “disaster.” The media have been singing that song for at least a year. When a presidential candidate recites the refrain, it’s news.

     Or it should be.

     But in the election of 2008, such a ridiculous claim earned Democratic Sen. Barack Obama compliments from the mainstream media, not well-deserved critique.

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Obama Embraces Media Hype about Economic 'Turmoil'

'Economic Disaster' Brought to You by Obama, News Networks