Why Does Anyone Take Andrew Breitbart Seriously?
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By now it's clear what Breitbart is selling. The real question is why the mainstream media and Democratic politicians bought it. Breitbart is a con artist, but con artists only succeed if consumers don't know they are being conned -- or don't care.
Peter Dreier | Posted 05.25.2011