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oberliner

(58,724 posts)
Sun Nov 26, 2017, 09:04 PM Nov 2017

Both CNN and MSNBC are leading with Al Franken in the 8PM hour (EST)

CNN has been playing most of the audio of his interview with Minnesota Public Radio from earlier today. MSNBC is interviewing a reporter from a MN newspaper who interviewed him earlier today as well, and they are discussing that interview.

Edit to add: MSNBC now has a panel of pundits discussing Franken and his recent statements/interviews. CNN is now going over to discussing Conyers.

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Both CNN and MSNBC are leading with Al Franken in the 8PM hour (EST) (Original Post) oberliner Nov 2017 OP
I read something about a GOP tax bill. guillaumeb Nov 2017 #1
Pelosi apparently called out Chuck Todd for not asking her about the bill oberliner Nov 2017 #2
And this is what passes for the progressive wing of the corporate media. guillaumeb Nov 2017 #3
Important to remember that their primary objective is to sell advertising oberliner Nov 2017 #4
And to remind those of us who follow the actual progressive media outlets guillaumeb Nov 2017 #5
who is that? NT Tavarious Jackson Nov 2017 #16
The Nation, The Progressive, In These Times, Z Magazine, and there are others guillaumeb Nov 2017 #20
Wow another post about Franken. Kingofalldems Nov 2017 #6
He was the lead story in primetime on MSNBC and CNN oberliner Nov 2017 #7
Or tax bills and net neutrality. n/m RhodeIslandOne Nov 2017 #21
DU has to have their share of reminding us about Franken...guy is completely innocent too. Eliot Rosewater Nov 2017 #8
Do you never watch MSNBC or CNN? oberliner Nov 2017 #11
Why is he "ashamed" of being completely innocent? brooklynite Nov 2017 #13
Completely innocent? Meaning he did not take a photo of his hands on.... USALiberal Nov 2017 #15
His hands were not touching her breasts. It was a gag photo. Stop passing false info. brush Nov 2017 #22
The photo was dumb, probably thousands like it for every USO show, but still Eliot Rosewater Nov 2017 #23
A relief they are not talking about Moore? R B Garr Nov 2017 #9
They went straight into Moore after Franken oberliner Nov 2017 #10
Am I to understand that you feel it inappropriate to report news that Franken made today? brooklynite Nov 2017 #12
No, I think it is appropriate oberliner Nov 2017 #17
Frankens not quitting MFM008 Nov 2017 #14
That was part of what MSNBC and CNN discussed oberliner Nov 2017 #18
it's a full-on assault...trump still gets a pass. spanone Nov 2017 #19

guillaumeb

(42,641 posts)
1. I read something about a GOP tax bill.
Sun Nov 26, 2017, 09:08 PM
Nov 2017

Apparently that will be ignored by the "liberal" wing of the corporate media and the focus is exclusively on Al Franken.

I also read something about some sort of investigation headed by Robert Mueller, but the media elites prefer to focus on Democrats and anything involving sex.

I also vaguely remember reading about an alleged pedophile running for Senate in Alabama, but that too has dropped off the liberal media radar.

 

oberliner

(58,724 posts)
2. Pelosi apparently called out Chuck Todd for not asking her about the bill
Sun Nov 26, 2017, 09:10 PM
Nov 2017

And instead focussing exclusively on the various harassment allegations.

guillaumeb

(42,641 posts)
5. And to remind those of us who follow the actual progressive media outlets
Sun Nov 26, 2017, 09:20 PM
Nov 2017

that there is an actual progressive media.

guillaumeb

(42,641 posts)
20. The Nation, The Progressive, In These Times, Z Magazine, and there are others
Sun Nov 26, 2017, 11:06 PM
Nov 2017

that actually present an alternative to corporate and military worship.

 

oberliner

(58,724 posts)
7. He was the lead story in primetime on MSNBC and CNN
Sun Nov 26, 2017, 09:24 PM
Nov 2017

But I am sure there is a more important discussion to be had about pecan pies.

Eliot Rosewater

(31,112 posts)
8. DU has to have their share of reminding us about Franken...guy is completely innocent too.
Sun Nov 26, 2017, 09:41 PM
Nov 2017

But agendas flourish around here.

brooklynite

(94,666 posts)
13. Why is he "ashamed" of being completely innocent?
Sun Nov 26, 2017, 10:15 PM
Nov 2017

I don't think he's completely guilty, nor do I think he needs to resign. But neither do I buy into the "this is all a setup" argument.

USALiberal

(10,877 posts)
15. Completely innocent? Meaning he did not take a photo of his hands on....
Sun Nov 26, 2017, 10:25 PM
Nov 2017

a sleeping woman's breasts?

Joke or not, it was childish and stupid and would piss off most parents or husbands.

The kiss story is not believable to me. And not sure the ass grabs stories are real either.

Eliot Rosewater

(31,112 posts)
23. The photo was dumb, probably thousands like it for every USO show, but still
Mon Nov 27, 2017, 10:43 AM
Nov 2017

dumb and inappropriate like the other thousands of similar photos or events that occur on these tours.

Other than that, completely innocent.

Period

thanks

 

oberliner

(58,724 posts)
10. They went straight into Moore after Franken
Sun Nov 26, 2017, 09:48 PM
Nov 2017

But both led with Franken.

I thought MSNBC in particular did a good job of emphasizing just how much more serious the Moore allegations are.

 

oberliner

(58,724 posts)
17. No, I think it is appropriate
Sun Nov 26, 2017, 10:32 PM
Nov 2017

The statements Franken made in those interviews came across as very measured and thoughtful.

 

oberliner

(58,724 posts)
18. That was part of what MSNBC and CNN discussed
Sun Nov 26, 2017, 10:32 PM
Nov 2017

That Franken is definitely not quitting - and said as much in a series of interviews today.

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