Clinton Surrogate Ed Rendell Praises Fox News For "Most Objective," "Balanced" Coverage

Great catch from Michael Calderone at the Politico:

Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, a strong supporter and prominent surrogate of the Hillary Clinton campaign, appeared on Fox News' morning show "Fox & Friends" today and praised the network for its "objective" and "balanced" coverage.

"I think during this entire primary coverage, starting in Iowa and up to the present, Fox has done the fairest job, has remained the most objective of all the cable networks," Rendell told host Steve Doocy. "You actually have done a very balanced job of reporting the news, and some of the other stations are just caught up with Senator Obama, who is a great guy, but Senator Obama can do no wrong, and Senator Clinton can do no right."

Doocy told Rendell, "I just had a tingling in my leg when you were talking about that," a reference to MSNBC host Chris Matthews, who has been criticized for unfairly treating Hillary Clinton and who once announced on air that he felt a "thrill going up his leg" during an Obama speech.

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Recently, "Fox & Friends" was the center of mayhem at the network, when an anchor walked off set over a dispute about Obama's comments on race and "Fox News Sunday" host Chris Wallace railed against the network for what he called "two hours of Obama-bashing." "Fox & Friends" hosts later claimed the walk-off stunt was a joke, and Wallace admitted that he regretted speaking out against his network.

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[newunderground]

I think during this entire primary coverage, starting in Iowa and up to the present, Fox has done the fairest job, has remained the most objective of all the cable networks," Rendell told host Steve Doocy. "

That tells you all you need to know. As the great Randi Rhodes says, "When someone shows you who they are, BELIEVE THEM!!!

[LoonaC]

You Clinton haters better remember one thing - You have burned the bridge with me.
I have always voted Democratic. But I cannot vote for someone who inspires so much hate.
I may have to stay home on election day but I cannot vote for Obama.
I do not think Obama can win the election now anyway.

[3811Billis]

Haven't you posted this sob story before?

[Rose52]

You weren't going to vote for him anyway. Be honest, it has nothing to do with these posts and his supporters­.'
Obama 08

[Nochnoi]

Using the word, "Haters", is a completely give away as to exactly who's point of view you are regurgitat­ing.... try to be more clever... please!

[dajay]

Yeah, the point of view of the Obama supporters here, which by the way, have never been clever.

[Hallucinocynic]

Stop and think. Get out and vote, maybe not for Obama, but make your vote count if you're concerned about a right wing, corporatist Supreme Court, the loss of Roe v. Wade, continued loss of life and money in the mideast, a beleaguered education system, crumbling infrastructure, the increased privatization of state institutions and ongoing judicial corruption - vote Democratic. The Democratic Party is more than Barack Obama. It's more than all the candidates. It's imperfect as hell, and I sure wish there was something better. But I don't have any faith in the other side. They foisted Bush on us. Twice. Crash doesn't look like he's any more of a bargain than the Shrub. This administration has been a travesty, delivered with a smirk and a sneer. Do any of us really want more of that? I'm voting Democrat.

[LoonaC]

I have always hated Fox but I have found that with regard to Obama and Clinton coverage, that Fox is much More credible that CNN or MSNBC.
It was a real shocker.
I have had my world turned upside down this campaign season.
the total hatred from the Obama supporters and the media bias for Obama (including HuffPost) has been very disappointing.

[3811Billis]

If you are so dissapointed in Huff, then stop posting here. Taylor Marsh is always looking for recruits for the House of Clinton.

[pacats]

The only way Hillary Clinton can win in the primaries is if the republicans in those states vote for her. This started in Ohio and Texas with Rush Limbaugh's called for his republican listeners in those states vote for Hillary in order to keep the democratic race going. Bill was on Rush's radio program the following week. Hillary was on Fox with the Greta's program and now, Rendell was on Fox on Sunday. Hillary does not have enough democratic votes to beat Obama in each of the primaries. She will only beat him with the help of the republican votes in each state. On the Bill O'Reilly program on 3/24/08, Newt Gingrinch said that Hillary will be okay in PA. because Rendell sent an e-mail to his republican friends in PA. and told them to change their registration to democrat and vote for Hillary on 4/22/08. Hillary has a lot of support from Fox. Newsnetwork. The owner, Murdock held donated to her campaign.

[ann1]

The DNC needs to put this nonsense to an end. Surely, they're able to see what Clinton and her supporters are doing. When you have a Clinton supporter commending FAUX News on a job well done......­.......tha­t smells of poop. I'm so disappointed in the democratic party and how they've allowed the Clintons to control the rules of the game. Once this election cycle is over, I'm done with the democrats.

[Aleka]

Yea but she seems to have hog tied them. If they force her out, they are "the mean boys picking on the girl" and there seems to be a pretty large percentage of gullible people who would buy this hook line and sinker. If she stays in she blows up the party and herself. Damned if you do and damned if you don't.

[john85msy]

Oh boy! I used to work in a health, fitness, beauty shop, smoothie bar type gym connected to the Bellvue Hotel down the street from City Hall. Every morning this man would sit with us after working out and chat with us about the Sixers, traffic, and the Eagles you know everyday life stuff. A real down to earth man but a well vetted politician. I have lots of respect for you Eddie but you are way off base. Fox News or whatever you wanna call it is not your friend.

[debwarot]

Can we take anything this man says seriously now that he is praising Fox News for their objectivity?

[nohat]

No. And I can't believe my eyes! But we have to remember that with Hillary and her camp, 'objective' means 'pro-Hillary'. Yes!

[THISTLE]

Ed Renell is right, - MSNBC attacks Senator Clinton non-stop, they are nothing more than
flacks and hacks for Obama. All media does including CNN with the attack dogs of Blitzer &
Gloria Borger. The media decided they were going to destory Hillary Clinton, they have been
trying for decades, but as she points out she is still here. And millions of people have voted for
her, and millions more in the next 10 states who will be voting.

[BetterDeadthanRedState]

I'm sure Rendell would believe that Faux News was the best. All of the other networks are not even mentioning the fact that Obama's middle name is Hussein and that his last name sounds like Osama. They don't even dare drop innuendoes that he may well be a Muslim "as far as we know." I think the other networks are engaging in some kind of cover-up!

[SARGE1]

Of Course They Are Look How Many Fund Raisers "The Rup" Have Held For Hillary !!

Wake Up And Don't Be Fooled !

-Sarge1

[Georgiapundit]

CNN makes me sick with their 26/7 Clinton spin. Ed, they worked really hard to be number 1.

Free Jack Cafferty!

[Nochnoi]

Jack Cafferty is the only reason I watch CNN anymore...­. I love that snarky old dude...

[AdLib]

Hey Nochnoi! Snark is an art, obnoxious is easy (as O'Reilly proves).

[jnratliff]

If you are on faux you must be a republican!

[Nochnoi]

One of the things I dislike most about FOX News.... besides the obviously serious lack of fair and balanced reporting.­... is how they have made acceptable name calling, and telling people to shut up...

I don't know how many times I have watched bill o'reillys show, and he routinely calls people names like, "pinhead" and the like.... and has told people to shut up and that they are stupid.... it makes me sick...

I was always taught, as a child, that name calling was very wrong.... and yet here is a grown man engaging in such childish behavior that all of his followers think it is okay as well....

PS... I only watch it to see what the dark side is up to.... a kind of "know thy enemy" thing....

[AdLib]

Hey Nochnoi, what up?!

Remember how Fox did such a balanced job by being the only "news" station "reporting" that Obama went to and studied at an extremist Muslim madrasa. Even though it was completely false and without any substnasiation. It was a rumor and a lie and they reported it as news to destroy Obama.

Faux News is just that and Rendell only reveals his true character by complimenting them.

[Nochnoi]

Yes I do remember that.... and that is also why I try to watch at least the talking points memo, just so I know what horrible lies they are spinning in the "no spin zone".....­.

[WLA]

Yes, in a few short years, Faux Snooze has taken us from the age of talking heads to the age of screaming heads.

[Nochnoi]

I can not stand the yelling...­. oh! and the interrupting of each other, and everyone speaking at the same time.... didn't these people learn manners when they were growing up?

[WLA]

pending...

[Nochnoi]

Naturally.­...

[bish66]

I follow the coverage on msnbc, Fox, CNN and ABC, together with nytimes and washington post and Rendell does have a point. While all the other services swoon over Obama and hang on every word he says, the guys at Fox do take the time to be critical on Obama from time to time.

Does not mean that Clinton gets treated with kid gloves on Fox, but at least they try to give both candidates some room and credit where credit is due.

So, yes, like it or not, FoxNews does the best and most balanced job this year.

[1966]

"...FoxNew­s does the best and most balanced job this year."

You are insane. Fox News is pathetic, it's hard to watch for more than 30 seconds.
Maybe it's 'Hannities America,' you like best, or the 'O'Reilly Factor,' or the great news interview, "WEC Girls," ... Fox News = PATHETIC! Go slap yourself.

[BadChristian]

1966,

Did I tell you that Hill and Fox would get together or did I tell you?

[miles120]

I think one reason why Senator Clinton gets such bad press is an historical animosity towards the media. Senators McCain and Obama have had great relationships with reporters, been open and giving of their time, and seen reporters more as collaborators than enemies. That has a huge effect on coverage.

By the way, don't slam me about Chris Matthews - I get it, but he's just one guy who blows his mouth.

[KPinSEA]

This is like saying 'Girls Gone Wild' does the best in-depth analysis of women's issues ...

[WLA]

LOL. Nice.

[Nochnoi]

LOL! Good one!

[newunderground]

That's why I watch.

[3811Billis]

Funny stuff!

[UTMark]

Yeah, right. Buy a ticket back to reality. Seriously.

[jnratliff]

you have flipped out!
bish66

[penitentiaryofdreams]

I'm from PA - he's a product of the PA Philly MACHINE - which is high on SCHMOOZ and low on intelligence. Kind of a doofus - but usually harmless - I wouldn't expect him to take a risk or have his own opinion - EVER.

[Crozier]

Ed Rendell is a right wing centrist "Democrat" - the blue collar Irish Catholic cultural Democrat who is not unlike Bob Casey on many issues EXCEPT that Ed Rendell owes Bill Clinton much for the support that WH gave Rendell was he was Philadelphia mayor. Rendell always must have known that the price was support for Hillary's campaign.

So - couple that with the fact that Rupert Murdoch and Richard Mellon Scaife want a Clinton nomination in order to defeat her with John McBush is evident. If, for example, Clinton would win, it is sure that a DLC Corporate Democrat like Bill and Hillary Clinton would keep the spigot flowing.

[pigsatthetrough]

It is always said, "you can tell the way he /she boozes by the company he/she chooses...­.