The "Countdown" commentator says it is contradictory for the Alaska Governor to call out Barack Obama for "palling around with terrorists" when her own husband is an acquaintance of one. Or to even bring up Obama's former Rev. Jeremiah Wright, when she herself has her own controversial pastor.
Original airdate: October 6, 2008
Steph goes at it again with "human blastocyst" Ben Ferguson in previewing the Vice-Presidential debate between Sarah Palin and Joe Biden, and discussing the importance of both presidential candidates' absence of Senate votes during their Presidential runs.
Original airdate: September 27, 2008.
The "Countdown" commentator pleads to John McCain to end the hatred and smears in his campaign, and his party, in the wake of "pro-America" and "anti-America" statements against Barack Obama from Sarah Palin, Rush Limbaugh, Michele Bachmann, and even John McCain's own campaign spokesperson, among others.
Original airdate: October 20, 2008
Coverage from CNN, including a Madden-esque "chalk talk" breakdown, and Mr. Bush's reaction of the incident via Fox News.
"I don't know what his beef is," Mr. Bush said.
December 14, 2008
Rudy Giuliani's attempt to link Barack Obama to Rashid Khalidi falls flat, when in the end, he ends up linking his boy John McCain... to William Ayers! Turns out McCain made a generous donation to Mr. Khalidi. Oops!
A "Countdown" comment by Keith Olbermann.
Original airdate: October 30, 2008.
The progressive host participates in another good ol' catfight with Republican apologists Kellyanne Conway and actress Janine Turner, as well as Obama supporter Julie Menin.
Watch what happens when Stephanie says that Sarah Palin is a drag on the Republican ticket.
Original airdate: October 27, 2008.
The "Countdown" host rips apart Bill O'Reilly's "talking points memo" on the "War on Christmas", and takes him to task on flip-flopping on his own crusade.
Keith even takes the time to light the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree!
Original airdate: December 3, 2008.
Highlights of the Q&A session.
From the panel discussion "Politics and Pundits: The Influence of the Media on Elections and Democracy", London, England, July 16, 2008.
A group of MSNBC commentators led by Chris Matthews explains the importance of winning Pennsylvania in the election. Pennsylvania has now been a blue state in each election since 1988.
But as Matthews is quick to point out, the McCain/Palin ticket "scared the bejesus" out of voters in the state.
Original airdate: November 4, 2008.
Weeks ago, Keith Olbermann pointed out that it was unfair for Sarah Palin to call out Barack Obama for "palling around with terrorists" when her own husband is an acquaintance of one.
Now, he takes her to task for saying Obama plans to "spread the wealth" when it was discovered that she herself had "spread wealth" as Governor of Alaska.
Original airdate: October 28, 2008.
The radio personality discusses progressive radio in America.
From the panel discussion "Politics and Pundits: The Influence of the Media on Elections and Democracy", London, England, July 16, 2008.
The progressive host participates in another good ol' catfight with Republican apologists Kellyanne Conway and actress Janine Turner, as well as Obama supporter Julie Menin.
Watch what happens when Stephanie says that Sarah Palin is a drag on the Republican ticket.
Original airdate: October 27, 2008.