Politics TVNewsers Ignored At Obama Presser By SteveK on Nov. 24, 2008 - 2:13 PM After taking questions from ABC, CBS, NBC and CNN during his first press conference (noticeably absent — FNC), Politico’s Michael Calderone reports no tvnewsers were called on during today’s NoonET presser. Obama ...
TV Biz Scarborough’s “Girlfriend,” Hillary, and Obama as “The Best Story” By SteveK on Nov. 11, 2008 - 12:33 PM With the election over, journalists and pundits gathered for a “Media & The Presidency” panel at the Rainbow Room in New York last night. Portfolio.com’s Jeff Bercovici writes about some of the comments of th ...
Fox News Sam Donaldson: “What Are These Young Kids Like Brit Hume Stepping Down For?” By SteveK on Oct. 29, 2008 - 12:29 PM As FNC anchor Brit Hume approaches his impending retirement, one of his former colleagues is hoping he reconsiders. “What are these young kids like Brit Hume stepping down for?” asks ABC’s Sam Donaldson in a Hume ...
Politics Kristol: Palin “Should Do ‘FOX News Sunday’ And Every Show” By SteveK on Oct. 26, 2008 - 5:03 PM On the heels of Ben Smith’s report on Politico about rising tension in the McCain camp regarding the handling of Gov. Sarah Palin, one of the Veep nominee’s most vocal supporters, Bill Kristol, expressed hope she break ...
CNBC Cramer’s New Strategy — Sell Everything By SteveK on Oct. 6, 2008 - 2:16 PM CNBC’s Jim Cramer appeared this morning on NBC’s Today show, in a downer of an interview with Ann Curry. His advice to some investors — get out now. “Whatever money you may need for the next five years, ple ...
Politics Debate Reaction: Debating Lehrer By SteveK on Sep. 27, 2008 - 11:20 AM The first presidential debate, and which candidate won, has been discussed on TV, in print, in focus groups and more. But how did moderator Jim Lehrer do? Some reaction: • Politico’s Michael Calderone writes about the d ...
Fox News FNC Sends Cease and Desist Over McCain Ad By SteveK on Sep. 19, 2008 - 2:02 PM Politico’s Michael Calderone reports Fox News has sent a cease and desist letter to the Sen. John McCain campaign, demanding they remove the voice of anchor Major Garrett. The audio clip used is from a report by Garrett, the ...
Politics Brokaw: Matthews, Olbermann “Not the Only Voices” on MSNBC By Chris Ariens on Aug. 24, 2008 - 9:12 PM During a panel this afternoon in Denver about media coverage of the presidential campaigns, NBC’s Tom Brokaw found himself defending MSNBC, once again. Politico’s Michael Calderone attended the panel which was moderate ...
MSNBC Milbank “Began Contract Talks a Month Ago” By SteveK on Aug. 6, 2008 - 2:12 PM Politico’s Michael Calderone writes about the Dana Milbank-Keith Olbermann messy TV divorce, with more details about how it came to an end. A source familiar with the situation told Politico that Milbank had been unhappy on ...
TV Biz The Ticker: Nas, China, VF… By SteveK on Jul. 22, 2008 - 3:45 PM > Politico’s Michael Calderone reports hip-hop star Nas will be delivering a petition to Fox News tomorrow at 2pmET, urging the network to “stop its racist smears against the Obamas and other Black Americans.” ...