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August 19, 2010
IT'S NOT JUST THE PARENT COMPANY.... News Corp's $1 million contribution to the Republican Governors Association has generated a fair amount of attention, not on Fox News, which refuses to report on the story, but at most major outlets. There is a defense that Fox News can point to, however: News Corp is the corporate parent, so it's not the network's fault. Michael Wolff reports today, however, that this unpersuasive argument isn't true. Rupert Murdoch isn't usually inclined to give $1 million to politicians, and according to Wolff, the massive contribution came not from Murdoch but from Roger Ailes -- the Republican campaign veteran who runs Fox News.
Indeed, it's equally implausible that Murdoch's operation would care about gubernatorial races enough to give the Republican Governors Association a contribution with no modern precedent. The House and Senate, maybe. But governors? Republicans care about gubernatorial races, in large part because of post-Census redistricting, but News Corp's interest doesn't really make sense. Roger Ailes' interest, however, makes perfect sense. As for Fox News' defense, the Republican network is sticking to its usual m.o. For years, when Fox News faces criticism, it lashes out at its detractors, mirroring the kind of tactics one might see from a rapid-response team on a Republican campaign. Facing allegations stemming from the $1 million donation to the RGA, we're seeing the usual tactics once again. —Steve Benen 12:35 PM Permalink | Trackbacks | Comments (21)
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Well, this is a gift that we'll remember for a long time. Thanks, Roger, for removing the last veil separating the RNC from the Fox. Something to tell your wingnut uncle at the next family gathering! Posted by: walt on August 19, 2010 at 12:45 PM | PERMALINKFor years, when Fox News faces criticism, it lashes out at its detractors, mirroring the kind of tactics one might see from a rapid-response team on a Republican campaign. Except, of course, for the so-called "liberal media" taking up the talking points. Oh, wait... Interesting, but I have trouble believing that anyone in NewsCorp pushes Murdoch around. I can, however, believe that a rumor might just be pushed to the media in order to shift the blame from Murdoch onto Ailes. Posted by: MattF on August 19, 2010 at 12:48 PM | PERMALINKI would love to see this play out on Fox News had, for example, Keith Olbermann went on air to claim that a $1M campaign contribution from MSNBC to the DNC was only from the 'corporate' side. There wouldn't be enough Glenn Beck tears, O'Reilly indignation, Palin satelitte video feeds, and on-screen scrolling graphic space to accomodate the freak out. Posted by: JRinDallas on August 19, 2010 at 12:49 PM | PERMALINKIt makes no sense? Of course it does. Do you really think a Republican Senator or Representative is going to be elected President anytime soon? And what political office did most Presidents hold prior to being elected? Governor!! Posted by: Joe Klein's conscience on August 19, 2010 at 12:52 PM | PERMALINKMe: Peter Chernin, how do you sleep at night? PC: On large piles of money with many beautiful ladies.
Lashing out at detractors was last year. Now what they do at FOX News is pump their fists and chant "We're number one! We're number one!" They have convinced their followers that, by virtue of having the highest ratings of any "news" network, they are somehow on the side of what is "right." Of course, the low-info and the high-dementia voters fall right into their laps. To them, a million dollars spent on Republicans is just that sweet network doing God's will. Who knew all those mind control experiments of the 50s and 60s would actually pay dividends? Posted by: chrenson on August 19, 2010 at 12:56 PM | PERMALINKCoupla things: 2. Are the middle 10% of the voting electorate going to change their mind because of this? No. They're not paying attention to this, and they watch FOX news anyways, who didn't report on it. 3. Is this going to change the tactics of Hannity/Beck/O'Reilly from there their witch hunt on progressives like Van Jones et al. "Chasing the money!" No. They were hippocrits before and they knew it, and they are still hippocrits and still know it. This sh*t just pisses me off. Posted by: cboss on August 19, 2010 at 1:02 PM | PERMALINK30USD Air J0rdan sh0es,Sh0x sh0es,Gucci,1V sh0es 33USD True-Religion jeans, Ed Hardy jeans,1V,C00gi jeans,Aff1icti0n jeans 15 USD Ed-Hardy ,1v ,Guc ci Bikini 12USD P0L0, Ed-Hardy, Gu cci, 1v, Lac0ste T-shirts 25USD C0ach,Gu cci,1v,Prada,Juicy,Chane1 handbag, 10USD C0ach,Ed-Hardy,1v sunglasses 9 USD New Era caps. Please visit----------olapparel.com------------ Posted by: ahfieah on August 19, 2010 at 1:05 PM | PERMALINKRecommend good website http://www.nike-alliance.com Discount activity 40%discount Supply .Jordan Shoes.Oakley sunglasses.Gucci Sunglasses.bag LV.All kinds of goods. No min order request.You can order only one product Jon Stewart weighed in on this (mocking Beck once again) last night: Stewart did a great job on Dick Armey the other night, too (esp in part 3). So sorry it wasn't all on the air. pt 2 http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-august-17-2010/exclusive---dick-armey-extended-interview-pt--2 pt 3 http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-august-17-2010/exclusive---dick-armey-extended-interview-pt--3 Posted by: Hannah on August 19, 2010 at 2:05 PM | PERMALINKSince News Corp is 25% owned by the Saudis, doesn't that mean that 25% of the $1,000,000 would therefore be from that source? Seems like it to me. Interesting, but I have trouble believing that anyone in NewsCorp pushes Murdoch around. I don't. Have you ever seen an interview with Murdoch? Or read his history? The man has almost zero political sense. He has an ideology that is based on two things - making as much money as possible, and sucking up to the powerful as much as he can. Beyond that he's a waste. If Ailes convinced him that throwing News Corp money behind the GOP was good for either making more money for News Corp or for sucking up to the powerful, he'd do it in a heartbeat. Murdoch is a clever man but he's not very principled, nor is he really all that smart. He's business smart, but not well-rounded smart. He probably didn't even realize that this would potentially blow up in his face. Posted by: NonyNony on August 19, 2010 at 2:17 PM | PERMALINKWhen are the other MSM networks going to call Fox on this and not just mention it in passing. Talk about threats to the First Amendment. Posted by: hornblower on August 19, 2010 at 2:20 PM | PERMALINK@ Dianen, 2;07PM, Keep in mind: the passionate love affair between Murdoch and Prince Alalweed bin Talal goes both ways - the Prince is the 2nd largest shareholder of Fox, and NewsCorp owns a large stake of bin Talal's media conglomerate. Just as digby always says 'Saudi owned Fox News', we should probably always say: 'The Saudi funded Republican party'. BOYCOTT FOX All Fox not just Fox News. It is indeed the Fox in the Hen House. WE DON'T WATCH FOX, bumper stickers available soon. As soon as I figure out how to print them on my printer. Posted by: KurtRex1453 on August 19, 2010 at 6:00 PM | PERMALINKFOX is full of whack. They think that they are so smart. Well, more and more of the USA is going to see what motherfuckers these folks are. Anyone who pays a cool million to politicians, political committees, or referendums and claims to be a fair and balanced organization, should be watched pretty closely. If they purport to be a "fair and balanced" news organization and are actually a political arm of a political party, they should have their license as a news organization lifted. Posted by: dwieboldt1959 on August 20, 2010 at 1:01 AM | PERMALINKinput this URL: WE ACCEPT PYAPAL PAYMENT "You can order only one product" Damn, here I was looking to buy half a dozen jerseys, three or four pairs of shoes, and a full dozen purses. 
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