Is the White House manipulating the media through Media Matters?

Hot Air.com ^ | February 13, 2012 | Ed Morrissey

[Keith in Iowa]

>>>Is it manipulation if it’s consensual?

The WH doesn’t need to use MM to manipulate anything - the National Press Corpse is a willing player in support of Dear Leader and everything he does.

[Mr. Bird]

And the Citizens United decision remains an atrocity in liberal minds. This story merely points to a primary reason they think that way. Of course, the point is clearly lost on them (why Media Matters should have the right to influence public opinion on election matters but Proctor and Gamble, for example, should not).

[Auntie Mame]

I don’t see media matters as really relevant in as much as every part of the MSM gets their daily talking points directly from the White Hut these days.

I don't think you understand. The White Hut (and many journalists and news outlets) gets ITS talking points FROM Media Matters.

[Dilbert San Diego]

I’ve heard and read some conservatives who privately say that the media is “fellating” in its coverage of Obama.

I hesitate to use such language, so as not to offend or get banned. But, while the thought is not a pretty sight, is that the true relationship between this president and the MSM?

Chris Mathews once said that he and others were “waiting for their marching orders” from the White House, as they waited for clarification of some policy position the White House was dealing with. Sometimes the media itself reveals that they themselves are wanting to be sympathetic to Obama in their coverage.

[Qbert]

Time for an audit:

“To be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, an organization must be organized and operated exclusively for purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3)... it may not attempt to influence legislation as a substantial part of its activities and it may not participate in any campaign activity for or against political candidates...”

http://directorblue.blogspot.com/2007/09/levin-media-matters-is-criminal.html

[FreeAtlanta]

Yep. Leading up to 2000, 2004 and 2008, gas prices shot up (manipulation by Saudi’s, Soros and others?) and the media pounded on the increased prices daily and blamed Republicans. Now, we just hear crickets.

The really funny thing is the talking up of the economy by the media. Sadly, it has worked with a lot of my obama supporting associates.

[TheOldLady]

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[GeronL]

I remember when all the papers had a daily gas price update on the front page! Now.. its not worth talking about.

[b4its2late]

Congress should be all over this, but there are no balls there.