Water Cooler Archive: May 2013
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Journalists ready to rumble over Associated Press challenge
journalists themselves are ready to rumble. The American Society of News Editors deems the Justice Department's seizure of wire service phone records both "outrageous" and "appalling," among other things. Published May 15 2013
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Have a peek at President Obama's actual 2012 financial disclosure report
"We are continuing this Administration's practice of posting these forms online here in the interests of transparency," Jay Carney notes. Published May 15 2013
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Transparency? Justice Dept. answers ACLU FOIA with redacted docs
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a Freedom of Information Act with the federal government to learn more about how much snooping into citizens' text messages was occurring. What they got was fifteen pages — of black. Published May 14 2013
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91 percent of conservatives say Benghazi 'worse than Watergate'
Just how mad are they? Republicans and conservatives are fierce indeed over the Benghazi attacks, and the murky Obama administration response to the violent events. Published May 14 2013
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Zut alors: Mercedes rolls out nine-foot, recyclable electric car for Americans
Mercedes-Benz USA has started rolling out the "smart for two" electric car to local dealerships, "billed as the most affordable electric vehicle in the U.S. - with the smallest footprint of any car on American roads." Published May 14 2013
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Hey, news media: 'Pretend President Obama is a Republican'
Significant revelations about the Benghazi terror attack warranted insignificant news coverage, says an analysis by the Media Research Center. Published May 10 2013
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A diploma plus a plug: Commencement speeches to promote 'Obamacare'
Yes, it is college commencement time. But 2013 graduates get a little bonus this year, at least those who have commencement day speakers hailing from the Obama administration. Published May 10 2013
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Cornyn: The White House can learn a thing or two from Texas
"I hope the President will come to Texas ready to take a few notes and learn from one of the most successful states in the nation when it comes to job creation and economic growth," says Sen. John Cornyn. Published May 9 2013
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Priest to conduct memorial service and give names to lost Gosnell clinic infants
Priests for Life has requested the bodies of the babies retrieved from Gosnell's clinic from the medical examiner so that a funeral and burial can be arranged - and will take the step of giving names to those babies. Published May 8 2013
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Mark Sanford plays to audience beyond establishment Republicans
He's confident. He's got plans. He's got "friends." Despite losing support from many Republicans during the final stages of his successful campaign for U.S. congressman in South Carolina, Mark Sanford is brimming with positive predictions. Published May 8 2013
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N.J. Gov. Christie losing weight for political reasons — not his health: Poll
The people of the Garden State have spoken. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie had specialized surgery and is now losing weight for political reasons, not for his personal health. So says a small scale reader poll from The Star Ledger, a new organization that caters to a wide group of counties in the northern part of the state. Published May 7 2013
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Tim Tebow tops list of America's most influential athletes
The public is not done with him yet. Former New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow enjoyed much "Tebowmania" 15 months ago - and his influence has not waned a bit. When Americans are asked which pro athletes they believe carry the most influence with the public, Mr. Tebow is at No. 1. Published May 6 2013
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'This is not a ritual' says Howard Kurtz in his media mea culpa
Oh, woe is Howard. But things are better now. Former Newsweek/Daily Beast media analyst Howard Kurtz took to "Reliable Sources" to make things right with the viewing and reading public on Sunday. Published May 5 2013
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C-SPAN fires up its 2016 presidential election coverage with Cruz and Biden
It will be three very long years until many Americans are in presidential election mode, and eager for talk of their favorite candidates or horse race politics. But it is never to early in some circles to get a start on things. As of Friday night, C-SPAN will begin airing "The Road to the White House 2016." Published May 3 2013
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The Howard Kurtz matter
Alas, media critic Howard Kurtz lost his perch with the Daily Beast on Thursday following some erroneous reporting on NBA player Jason Collins and his decision to reveal that he is gay. Published May 2 2013
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Libertarians call for 'criminal penalties' against government officials who overstep their authority
The party of Gary Johnson has weighed in on a complex and dangerous matter: Libertarians are not happy with circumstances surrounding the April 15 terrorist attack on the Boston Marathon. Published May 2 2013
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$50,000 raised to replace beloved backyard boat destroyed in Boston terrorist attack
Good Samaritans and generous neighbors from around the nation? Yes, and yes. Published May 1 2013
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Feminism may be dead: 72 percent of Americans say they're not 'feminists'
It is likely disappointing news for old school bra-burners and Gloria Steinham-inspired activists. "Has feminist become a dirty word?" demands a new Economist/YouGov Poll released Wednesday. Published May 1 2013
