'View' takes religion, military, abortion shots at Ann Romney after playing 'romantic' softball with Obamas

Whoopi Goldberg barely let Ann Romney settle into her seat on ABC's "The View" before pouncing on the first lady hopeful, asking why Mitt Romney didn't serve in Vietnam and if the couple is prepared to console families of fallen soldiers if voted into the White House. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Andrew Toelle - Oct 18, 2012 - 3:37 PM PDT
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Edited by: Pamela Hogle - Oct 21, 2012 - 7:44 AM PDT
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by Dwight Rousu - Oct. 21, 2012

The coverage here from the republican propaganda outlet manages to spin the lead into saying the pro-war draft-dodging predatory vulture capitalists billionaire cultists were victims because of questions the public is interested in. After they get their propaganda in, they manage a few civilized observations approaching ballance.

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by Jon - Oct. 22, 2012

Headline shows total bias. Article does not support lead.

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by Andrew Toelle - Oct. 23, 2012

This Fox News issue summarizes a tough interview Ann Romney had on The View. The hosts, including Whoopi Goldberg and Barbara Walters threw tough questions at Ann about her husband, Mitt Romney. Questions included issues like pro-life, religion, and lack of service Mitt Romney served during the Vietnam War. This episode with Ann Romney is compared to a previous episode with Barack and Michelle Obama on the show. Instead of being tossed tough questions about what Obama would do if re-elected, The Obamas were questioned about their 20th wedding anniversary and questions about how romantic Obama is. I find this info as good journalism because both political parties are compared in the media. the Republican Candidate's wife is being ... More »

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