http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/chuck-todd-it-s-not-media-s-job-to-correct-gop-s-obamacare-falsehoods-video
MSNBC's big gaffe
MSNBC host Chuck Todd said Wednesday that when it comes to misinformation about the new federal health care law, don't expect members of the media to correct the record.During a segment on "Morning Joe," former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell (D) speculated that most opponents of the Affordable Care Act have been fed erroneous information about the law.Todd said that Republicans "have successfully messaged against it" but he disagrees with those who argue that the media should educate the public on the law. According to Todd, that's President Barack Obama's job.
Todd and others at msnbc have you recently changed your water vendor? because you are sounding more like Fox. maybe they need to all check their press cards at the door because they like the do nothing congress ignore their fiduciary obligation to it's reading, viewing and listening audience.
But more importantly, it would be stuff that Republicans have successfully messaged against it," Todd told Rendell. "They don't repeat the other stuff because they haven't even heard the Democratic message. What I always love is people say, 'Well, it's you folks' fault in the media.' No, it's the President of the United States' fault for not selling it."The health care law has long been shrouded in misinformation, a point that Obama himselfmade in an interview Tuesday with Telemundo. A poll Tuesday showed that support for the law among Republicans was higher when called by the Affordable Care Act, its official title, rather than "Obamacare," a term used derisively by Republicans that has gained widespread usage.
i used to respect and admire him and others on msnbc but it seems like they have drank the tea. yes republicans have done a boffo job on misleading the people, and this admin has done a deplorable job which is not just the Pres.'s fault but the entire party at more times than not can't be seen behind him watching his back.
that said it has been enough info put out the rebutts the right wing propaganda, so given there preamble it's their duty.
The duty of the journalist is to further those ends by seeking truth and providing a fair and comprehensive account of events and issues
they will drop even lower in the ratings by resorting to Obama bashing and allowing the lies to hang out there in the airwaves. i almost get sick everytime their guest lies and they let it go even when their station has rebuked it many times, is there some secret agenda we don't know about is so you need to tell us or lose us, no us no job
