Brooklyn prosecutors clear local ACORN office

A four-month investigation by the Brooklyn district attorney found no evidence that the local ACORN office had engaged in any criminal conduct, despite the hype conservative media gave to tapes of a fake prostitute asking for help from the organization. From Brooklyn prosecutors clear local ACORN office – War Room – Salon.com The whole ACORN… Continue reading Brooklyn prosecutors clear local ACORN office

No evidence of illegal actions by ACORN

After media outlets and figures have repeatedly claimed that videos released by conservative activists James O’Keefe and Hannah Giles revealed a pattern of ACORN aiding efforts to evade taxes on a fictitious child-prostitution ring, an investigation by former Massachusetts Attorney General Scott Harshbarger (D) found that “there is no evidence that action, illegal or otherwise,… Continue reading No evidence of illegal actions by ACORN

Are Congressional Democrats killing spirit of bipartisanship?

On the January 3 edition of Fox News Live, during a segment that featured Newsweek contributing editor Eleanor Clift and former Sen. Alfonse D’Amato (R-NY) discussing the Democrats’ “100 Hours” plan, the onscreen text read: “Are Congressional Democrats killing spirit of bipartisanship?” – referring to the Democrats’ reported intention of placing, as The New York… Continue reading Are Congressional Democrats killing spirit of bipartisanship?

Snow to Become New White House Press Secretary

Fox News commentator Tony Snow agreed last night to become White House press secretary after top officials assured him that he would be not just a spokesman but an active participant in administration policy debates, people familiar with the discussions said. From WaPo Gee, this is an odd choice. Does anyone really think that a… Continue reading Snow to Become New White House Press Secretary