CNN’s Dobbs Confronts Rubin Over ‘Hypocrisy’ Charge Against McCain |
| Published: May 20, 2008, 1:55 pm |
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Lou Dobbs, during an interview on Monday evening with James Rubin, challenged the Clinton campaign advisor over his accusation that John McCain was a "hypocrite" and a "flip-flopper" in terms of dealing with Hamas, noting that CNN's own interview of McCain contradicted Rubin's charge. Dobbs chastised, "I would not have taken it as far. I would not put it as forward-leaning as you on the issue." Dobbs' approach contrasts with CNN's promotion coverage on Friday morning, when "American Morning" substitute host Kyra Phillips brought Rubin on board to attack McCain without any balance from any Republican or any suggestion that CNN's own archives contradicted Rubin. In addition to politely going after Rubin with regards to his charge of "hypocrisy," Dobbs became the first major CNN personality to read the April 13 statement of Hamas adviser Ahmed Yousef, which voiced the terror group's endorsement of Barack Obama. In comparison [ Full article ] |
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