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CNN bemoans a lack of civility after spending years hiring pro-Trump commentators

06/26/18 5:59 PM EDT
CNN keeps letting guests and paid commentators lie about climate scientists

11/27/18 6:10 PM EST
On CNN, new pro-Trump contributor confirms he is contractually forbidden from criticizing Trump

08/23/18 10:53 PM EDT

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CNN's Roberts asserted Democrats looking forward to report by Iraq Study Group are “hoping that somebody else might do the work for them”

11/14/06 10:48 AM EST
CNN's Schneider: McCain's presidential hopes boosted by “a midterm where Iraq was a big issue”

11/13/06 6:24 PM EST
CNN's King reported that Martinez had been tapped as RNC chair, omitted Schiavo memo, pattern of blaming staff for missteps

11/13/06 5:44 PM EST
CNN's Lawrence again suggested Tester is “a get-your-hands-dirty kind of guy,” unlike other “urban, elite Democrats”

11/07/06 2:25 PM EST
CNN correspondent claimed Burns “highly respected in the state of Montana,” ignored polls showing most voters disapprove of him

11/06/06 9:44 PM EST
Blitzer failed to ID Matalin as Allen campaign adviser, even as she claimed that Democrats are “not going to win” Virginia Senate race

11/04/06 2:52 PM EST
On CNN, Falwell declared Foley scandal “minuscule in comparison” to having “lived through Bill Clinton”; no follow-up from Zahn

11/03/06 9:30 PM EST
CNN's Malveaux baselessly claimed host of southern and western states are “friendly territory” for Bush

11/03/06 7:32 PM EST
Blitzer failed to challenge Talent on denial that he is a “stay the course” senator

11/03/06 7:04 PM EST
CNN's Harris gushed over new economic figures as “Christmas com[ing] early for congressional Republicans,” ignored their downside

11/03/06 5:55 PM EST
Blitzer failed to challenge Steele's conflicting statements about Iraq and Bush, blue “Steele Democrat” paraphernalia

11/02/06 9:17 PM EST
Absent any evidence, CNN anchors and reporters asserted that Kerry remark will have major impact

11/02/06 9:09 PM EST

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CNN bemoans a lack of civility after spending years hiring pro-Trump commentators

CNN keeps letting guests and paid commentators lie about climate scientists

On CNN, new pro-Trump contributor confirms he is contractually forbidden from criticizing Trump

The Latest

CNN's Roberts asserted Democrats looking forward to report by Iraq Study Group are “hoping that somebody else might do the work for them”

CNN's Schneider: McCain's presidential hopes boosted by “a midterm where Iraq was a big issue”

CNN's King reported that Martinez had been tapped as RNC chair, omitted Schiavo memo, pattern of blaming staff for missteps

CNN's Lawrence again suggested Tester is “a get-your-hands-dirty kind of guy,” unlike other “urban, elite Democrats”

CNN correspondent claimed Burns “highly respected in the state of Montana,” ignored polls showing most voters disapprove of him

Blitzer failed to ID Matalin as Allen campaign adviser, even as she claimed that Democrats are “not going to win” Virginia Senate race

On CNN, Falwell declared Foley scandal “minuscule in comparison” to having “lived through Bill Clinton”; no follow-up from Zahn

CNN's Malveaux baselessly claimed host of southern and western states are “friendly territory” for Bush

Blitzer failed to challenge Talent on denial that he is a “stay the course” senator

CNN's Harris gushed over new economic figures as “Christmas com[ing] early for congressional Republicans,” ignored their downside

Blitzer failed to challenge Steele's conflicting statements about Iraq and Bush, blue “Steele Democrat” paraphernalia

Absent any evidence, CNN anchors and reporters asserted that Kerry remark will have major impact