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Hannity calls metaphor used by Reagan and Bush “pretty unbelievable”

Written by Media Matters Staff

Published 12/09/10 10:06 PM EST

From the December 9 edition of Fox News' Hannity:

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Previously:

Right-Wing Media Attack Obama Over Metaphor Used By Reagan And Bush

“Straight news” reporter Rosen: Obama risked national security by showing he's “willing to negotiate with hostage-takers”

“Hostage” hypocrisy: Dana Perino “disturbed” by Obama's rhetoric

Hannity suggests it's not presidential to use “hostage” metaphor that was used by Reagan and Bush

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