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CBS Props-up DNC Talking Point

08/05/2002
The Democrats are using their twisted view of the economy and corporate responsibility as a campaign ploy. Joie Chen, on the CBS Evening News, 07/20/2002, sought to support some of their arguments.

She presented the argument that Dick Cheney was responsible for the stock market decline, at the same time showing video of a smallish group of protesters. Some of the signs read "Cheney Come Clean," "Make Love, Not Fraud," and "Full Cheney Investigation". The organizers of the protest were left unnamed.

"No big crowds of protesters, but as the Vice President stumped for Republicans this week he repeatedly faced the kind of welcome that can make congressional candidates nervous. In Houston, Hartford, Macon Georgia, anxious small investors pin the blame for the falling stock market on Mr. Cheney."
Old man in video: "The Golden Years are no longer golden because of the Cheneys of the world."
Chen again: "Kept away from the reporter's questions, the Vice President remains a big draw at Republican fundraisers. He's made nearly fifty appearances so far this year, raising millions of dollars, usually from corporate big-wigs. His busy schedule though could change as the fall elections get closer."
Craig Crawford, Hotline: "If what Republicans say privately is true, we are not going to see Dick Cheney campaigning as much in this election because he has become the poster child for corporate abuse."
I wonder who would donate millions of dollars to the Democrats? Corporate big-wigs, undoubtedly! Sour grapes!

What a load of mean-spirited BS! The only purpose of this story is to bolster DNC talking points! Below is the contact information:

Joie Chen
CBS Evening News, Saturday Edition
524 West 57th Street
New York, New York 10019

Phone (212) 975-2086
FAX 212-975-1893

E-mail

Read more here:

MRC CyberAlert, 08/02/2002
MRC CyberAlert, 07/22/2002
Media Reality Check: Wash Post's Bizarre Halliburton Spin, 07/17/2002



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