“Never let the facts get in the way of a good story”

October 12, 2012 By

That’s an old, irreverent adage in journalism.  Seems to work in politics, too. From my blog neighbor Frank Weathers, who dug this up from the USCCB, regarding Joe Biden: Last night, the following statement was made during the Vice Presidential debate regarding the decision of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to [...]

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So what did the New York Times have to say about the debate?

October 4, 2012 By

From the lead editorial in this morning’s edition: The first debate between President Obama and Mitt Romney, so long anticipated, quickly sunk into an unenlightening recitation of tired talking points and mendacity. With few sparks and little clarity on the immense gulf that truly separates the two men and their policies,Wednesday’s encounter provided little guidance for [...]

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