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Discussing the John Hawkins and Matthew Yglesias Blog Uproar on 'Morning Joe'
By Matt Lewis - Politics DailyI was on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" today to discuss my recent Politics Daily column: Bloggers Matthew Yglesias and John Hawkins Prove Politics Is Broken. During the first segment, Joe Scarborough, former Bush adviser Mark McKinnon and I discussed a disturbing trend in the blogosphere. You can watch the video here: The second segment begins with me listing the titles of several blog posts that were critical of my column. It ends with Joe humorously promising to protect me from the bloggers who will be trying to get me now . . . ...
Bloggers Matthew Yglesias and John Hawkins Prove Politics Is Broken
By Matt Lewis - Politics DailyPolitical bloggers have the job of reporting on -- and analyzing -- politics, but they are also becoming a sad reflection of our bitter and broken political system. On Friday, two blog stories came to light that serve to illustrate the decline of domestic political bonhomie. To be sure, we will not be talking about either of these stories a month from now. Still, they provide a snapshot of the current state of political discourse. On the conservative side, RightWingNews' John Hawkins asked several conservative bloggers to help compile a list of "The 25 Worst Figures in American History." ...
Dave Weigel's Resignation From Washington Post Divides Conservatives
By Matt Lewis - Politics DailyFriday's news that Washington Post blogger Dave Weigel had resigned amid controversy over his remarks about conservatives he covers caused sharp divisions among commentators on the right. Some describe Weigel as a talented and hard-working reporter and say the flap is overblown. Others, like Dan Gainor of The Media Research Center, saw liberal bias in Weigel's coverage: "The Post brought in someone who tried to tear down conservatives and look at the right as if he were visiting a zoo." The resignation stemmed from e-mail comments Weigel made on an off-the-record list-serv called ...
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