CNN Bans Carville & Begala Till Primary Over

[kpete]

Exclusive: After Obama Complaints, CNN Bans James Carville And Paul Begala From Appearing As Analysts Until Dem Primary Is Settled
January 24, 2008 -- 7:11 PM EST // //

Okay, this is interesting. I've just learned that CNN has told top Dem strategists James Carville, Paul Begala, and Robert Zimmerman -- who are CNN mainstays but are all Hillary supporters -- that they will not be doing any more political analysis on the network until the Democratic primary has reached a conclusion.

I'm also told that this move came after the Obama campaign repeatedly complained to high level officials at CNN about the presence of Carville and Begala on the network.


After I reached him today and pointed out that he hadn't been on CNN in some time, Carville confirmed to me that the network had told him that he wouldn't appear until the Dem primary is resolved.


Sam Feist, CNN's political director, also confirmed the decision to me. "As we got closer to the voting, we made a decision to make sure that all the analysts that are on are non-aligned," Feist said, adding that the decision had been made around the start of December. "Carville and Begala are two of the best analysts around and we look forward to seeing them on CNN plenty of times in the future, once the nominating process has ended."

more at:
http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/horsesmouth/2008/01/cnn_says_no_mor.php

[sunonmars]

1. so basically anyone opposing Obama

WTF?

[Tropics_Dude83]

8. NO-You are flat out wrong

CNN has no blatantly pro-Obama analysts. Zimmerman, Carville and Begala all were blatanlty Pro Clinton. Hence, that's why they are banned and no one else is.

[robbedvoter]

55. CNN, MSNBC, all networks, print & Rush - all pump Obama. See the stats:

Obama: 47% positive, 16% negative.
Clinton: 27% positive, 38% negative.
McCain: 12% positive, 48% negative
Giuliani: 28% positive, 37% negative
JEDNE

Net numbers

Obama +31
Giuliani -9
Clinton -11

[liberalnurse]

20. Big Corporate Money/ The New World Order types

want Obama to run against their republican. He's so inexperienced, they can beat him even with Huckabee.

That is a fine example of how he gets a free pass.............until they have him where they want him...........

[wisteria]

30. No, this move makes thing more equal. No one can question a person's motives or

or political affiliations.

[robbedvoter]

56. Equal? See the stats of media coverage:

Obama: 47% positive, 16% negative.
Clinton: 27% positive, 38% negative.
McCain: 12% positive, 48% negative
Giuliani: 28% positive, 37% negative
JEDNE

Net numbers

Obama +31
Giuliani -9
Clinton -11

[rodeodance]

39. looks that way.

[cali]

51. no. anyone connected to a campaign is banned. And

Begala and Carville are very, very closely aligned with her. It's disgraceful that the Clinton News Network kept them on as analysts as long as they did.

[babylonsister]

2. Good for them! And good for the Obama camp for bringing it up. nt

[no name no slogan]

3. Wow. I'll only have to wear my knee-waders when I watch cable news now

I'll have save the hip waders for the debates

[durrrty libby]

4. More whining from the Obama Dramas

[rodeodance]

41. sure seems like they were whinning again

[skipos]

5. about time. nt

[journalist3072]

6. Obama is such a whiny, crybaby ass.....He needs to grow up.

[durrrty libby]

10. lol

[Tropics_Dude83]

12. What a classy upbrow comment n/t

[journalist3072]

14. And it's the truth. I mean really, he reminds you of that spoiled kid who runs home to mommy and

daddy about who doesn't like him.

[islandmkl]

19. or does it remind you of the shrewish lady

who is going to "tell my husband what you said, and he'll beat you up."

[journalist3072]

27. Grow up...You're just as whiny and disingenuous as Obama. eom

[robbedvoter]

54. And MSM is Obama's mommy and Daddy

[Little Star]

22. He is a cry baby. He can't handle anything. He runs and

tattle tells on every little thing. Immature.

[Auntie Bush]

31. Now don't be too hard on him...he's just a YOUNG thing.

He'll grow up in a couple years after some more experience.

Wow! that was an irritating comment to make. My bad! :spank: :evilgrin:

[rodeodance]

42. ha ha

[Kahuna]

32. You first. nt

[Blackhatjack]

7. Will be interesting to see who fills their chairs... who is 'non-aligned'??

It would be just like CNN to bring Karl Rove and Tom Delay onboard and claim they are both 'non-aligned' --to attack all Democrats.

[Blarch]

9. Brings to mind the freeper term

Clinton News Network

[Barack_America]

11. Regardless of the politics behind this, I'm glad to be rid of them for a while...n/t

[flpoljunkie]

13. It's about time! What took them so long!

[suston96]

15. I find this hard to believe.....banning political commentators who are supposed to present....

....different points of view? Gimme a break.

The Horse's Mouth? More like the Horse's Ass.

[chimpymustgo]

16. CNN should have done this earlier. I hope they'll allow strong supporters of all the candidates on.

Others have pointed to a seeming bias in favor of Obama on CNN - actually ALL the networks. I think this is fair. But Carville and Begala should be allowed to comment as "Clinton supporters". The thing about it is, almost everyone has chosen a candidate by now, so I'm not sure you'll find any top pundits who are unbiased.

Hmm...now I'm feeling this is falling into the Whining Obama Drama meme.

[Reciprocity]

17. So Donna Brazile can still shill for Obama with no competition. n/t

[Cameron27]

23. Yes

[madrchsod]

40. obama should have included her--for his own good!

she does more harm than good for any candidate

[rodeodance]

43. and she has been shrilling away.

[bluedog]

18. I knew it. CNN is Obamas lovefest channel/

[OHdem10]

21. No one is allowed to criticze Obama--if the Media can control

it.

Yet Rowland Martin was there practically every day this week
throwing daggers at the Clintons. His latest Bill Clinton
was not Americas First Black Presidetn.

Of course CNN permitted Obama surrogates on the air to blast
the Clintons starting the day the returns from NH were received.

Last week before SC was ever mentioned, Schneider, CNN Luntz,Foz
gave poll and focus group results indicating the divide in the
race already. The fault line was there before SC.

I am sure People In SC saw the Media permitting people on the
air making all kinds of accusations against Clintons.

[Cameron27]

26. Roland Martin, Jack Cafferty, Carl Bernstein,

and Bill Bennett have been running an anti-Clinton crusade on CNN without any challenge.

[rodeodance]

45. yes they have.

[chimpymustgo]

57. Can't argue with you there. Why can't the frigging media just do it's job and be fair???

It's so frustrating.

[Tellurian]

28. I guess a vote for Obama would perpetuate the pattern of the present resident!

shades of a continuation of the Third Reich!

Heir Cheney's cousin...what a surprise!

[islandmkl]

35. Everybody to the left of the neocons

must have found some point in our long political history where the Left and/or Progressive factions have actually benefitted BY WINNING AN ELECTION by destroying any fabric of unity to SECURE THE NOMINATON. We are not the Right...they chew each other up in primary open season, but get in formation lock-step behind their boy in the General. The Left has never done that...our scars don't seem to heal, not quickly anyway.
Regardless of our candidates of choice, we need to engage in dialogues of ideas and plans for the future of our country and the world we will deal with after 2009. To not elevate the discussion, to not address the national problems, to not gather strength to make the changes that we must make...to participate in the politics of old, as effective as they may be TO GET YOUR ASS ELECTED ignores the cold, hard fact that this world is not the world of 500, 200, 100, 10 years ago. While the human race has maybe not evolved too much in a long span, the nature of our choices has. We don't have to "all get along"...but let's try to at least get our train headed in the right direction. Getting rid of the neocon crime syndicate is not the end-all. We need change, and we need it NOW.

[Tellurian]

48. Yes, and the reason I am supporting Hillary..

Hillary is capable of all of the above and much more.

[LowerManhattanite]

58. Nazi comparisons of a leading Dem with a liberal record...

...because your preferred candidate's spokesmen analysts have to sit out due to conflicts of interest?

Scorch the earth I guess. Sad, really. Just sad.

[StevieM]

24. But let's keep featuring Bill Bennet so he can spread his message of hate (eom)

x

[THUNDER HANDS]

25. yes!

heh.

:D

[Proud2BAmurkin]

29. MMWAAAHHHH! I can't fight pundits! MWWAAHHHH

[Diane R]

33. They should have been banned a long time ago.

[KaptBunnyPants]

34. Now if they would just extend the ban for a few thousand years, I might start watching.

OK, I'm lying. There's no way I'd watch CNN.

[VolcanoJen]

36. About freaking time.

Nobody should be surprised at this... but I'm a little surprised they out-and-out got rid of them. Would've been nice to just have them flash on the screen that Carville and Begala are Clinton advisors.

[Alexander]

37. Good. Their presence gave the Clintons free air time.

They don't need to air commercials when Carville and Begala are doing the work for them.

[madrchsod]

38. hillary supporters mad because carville is gone?

but not that long ago many worried about carville`s relation with his cheney loving wife...

if anyone that works for any candidate or advocates for them should not be employeed as an analyst on any network.

[Tellurian]

50. All the enforced censorship means..

Is the Obama campaign is afraid more of their lies will be exposed for the world to see and hear.

[okasha]

44. So Obama's now for censorship

as well as "ex-gay" homophobes and dirty energy?

Prediction: if he doesn't get the Dem nomination, he'll pick up his toys and head for the other side of the aisle.

[ClericJohnPreston]

46. Wah, wah, wah

the wittle media darling, a product of media hype, is trying desperately to pull out of his tailspin.

Too wittle, too wate Obama. Your desperation is showing. Nice touch though with the GEORGE BUSH imitation of censorship and prior restraint. How abusive of First Amendment rights you are....then again, no one accused you of being a liberal, Mr. Conservative.

This Country does not need a Democratic nominee who is as Rovian as the Repug version.

To add the final indignity, his boisterous band of screaming neophyte politicos on this board see no problem with the glimpse into their nominee's head; they just want to win at all costs, no matter the COST of that victory being free speech. As pointed out, there are already a slew of Obama apologists in place.

What if he got no coverage, like my candidate, Edwards?

Truly pathetic Obama and his Obamatons. I dislike you more each day!!!

[ClericJohnPreston]

47. KICK

For the sheer gall of Obama. This guy really gets under my skin.

[Seabiscuit]

49. So... Wolf Blitzer is "non-aligned"??? BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

How about Glenn Beck???

:puke:

[LizW]

52. Well, interesting precedent for the general election

Who will they put on the air?

[robbedvoter]

53. Can't have dissent from the pro-Obama love fest - from Rush to CNN - all hail Obama!

Stats of media coverage and candidates:


Obama: 47% positive, 16% negative.
Clinton: 27% positive, 38% negative.
McCain: 12% positive, 48% negative
Giuliani: 28% positive, 37% negative
JDNE

Net numbers

Obama +31
Giuliani -9
Clinton -11