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Matt Drudge gets called out over unhelpful Obama postings ...(Moonbats upset:"Oh, Matt!!!")
LAT ^ | Don Frederick

Posted on 10/29/2008 5:57:41 AM PDT by IrishMike

In 2006, Mark Halperin, then with ABC News, and John Harris, then with the Washington Post, wrote an astute book on U.S. politics titled "The Way to Win: Taking the White House in 2008."

In one of their more provocative -- and widely noted -- assertions, they wrote, "Matt Drudge rules our world."

They elaborated over many pages, but their point came down to this: "With the exception of the Associated Press, there is no outlet other than the Drudge Report whose dispatches instantly can command the attention and energies of the most established newspapers and television newscasts."

In the two years since the book appeared, much has changed. Halperin works for Time magazine. Harris helped conceive Politico.com, and serves as editor in chief. And with the rise of other leading websites, most obviously Huffington Post, their analysis of the clout of Drudge is much more arguable.

Still, as any blog poster who gets a link on the Drudge page can testify, its influence remains something to behold. So it was with interest that we noted a tidbit today on the website Halperin oversees, The Page.

The item was headlined "Oh, Matt!!!" The tease: "For the second straight day, powerful Internetist tries to tip the flow against (Barack) Obama."

The case is made here. And we're sure we'll be among the many watching to see if Drudge continues the pattern Halperin detected.

(Excerpt) Read more at latimesblogs.latimes.com ...


TOPICS: Extended News; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: antichrist; barackobama; conspiracy; drudge; electionpresident; elections; johnmccain; mattdrudge; mccain; mccainpalin; mediabias; nobama; nobama08; obama; sarahpalin; talkradio
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To: Islander7

‘Twas the night before elections’

‘Twas the night before elections
And all through the town
Tempers were flaring
Emotions all up and down!

I, in my bathrobe
With a cat in my lap
Had cut off the TV
Tired of political crap.

When all of a sudden
There arose such a noise
I peered out of my window
Saw Obama and his boys

They had come for my wallet
They wanted my pay
To give to the others
Who had not worked a day!

He snatched up my money
And quick as a wink
Jumped back on his bandwagon
As I gagged from the stink

He then rallied his henchmen
Who were pulling his cart
I could tell they were out
To tear my country apart!

” On Fannie, on Freddie,
On Biden and Ayers!
On Acorn, On Pelosi”
He screamed at the pairs!

They took off for his cause
And as he flew out of sight
I heard him laugh at the nation
Who wouldn’t stand up and fight!

So I leave you to think
On this one final note-
IF YOU DONT WANT SOCIALISM
GET OUT AND VOTE!!!!


41 posted on 10/29/2008 6:52:36 AM PDT by csmusaret (Mortgage meltdown, $4.00 gas, stockmarket meltdown. Welcome to the Pelosi/Reid economy.)
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To: girlgenius
Hey newb... you have not been here long enough to say things like that. FR demands you back up your position with facts. If you are not a troll then quit spewing your depressive mantra and read and learn!

LLS

42 posted on 10/29/2008 6:53:31 AM PDT by LibLieSlayer (GOD, Country, Family... except when it comes to dims!)
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To: IrishMike

Halperin Memo Dated Friday October 8, 2004

It goes without saying that the stakes are getting very high for the country and the campaigns - and our responsibilities become quite grave
I do not want to set off (sp?) and endless colloquy that none of us have time for today - nor do I want to stifle one. Please respond if you feel you can advance the discussion.

The New York Times (Nagourney/Stevenson) and Howard Fineman on the web both make the same point today: the current Bush attacks on Kerry involve distortions and taking things out of context in a way that goes beyond what Kerry has done.

Kerry distorts, takes out of context, and mistakes all the time, but these are not central to his efforts to win.

We have a responsibility to hold both sides accountable to the public interest, but that doesn’t mean we reflexively and artificially hold both sides “equally” accountable when the facts don’t warrant that.

I’m sure many of you have this week felt the stepped up Bush efforts to complain about our coverage. This is all part of their efforts to get away with as much as possible with the stepped up, renewed efforts to win the election by destroying Senator Kerry at least partly through distortions.

It’s up to Kerry to defend himself, of course. But as one of the few news organizations with the skill and strength to help voters evaluate what the candidates are saying to serve the public interest. Now is the time for all of us to step up and do that right.


43 posted on 10/29/2008 6:53:33 AM PDT by weegee (James Brown sang: "I Don't Want Nobody to Give Me Nothing, Open Up the Door, I'll Get It Myself".)
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To: Cringing Negativism Network

Excellent analysis.....


44 posted on 10/29/2008 6:55:26 AM PDT by ConservativeMan55 (Obama is the Democrats guy. They bought the ticket, now they must take the ride.)
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To: Travis T. OJustice; girlgenius

Ok, FReepers, time to “turn to!” All hands on deck! Man your battle stations!!
Friday, October 24, 2008 4:34:27 PM · by Jim Robinson · 460 replies · 9,838+ views
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2114462/posts

As reported on another thread:

“Major Garrett reports from Hawaii 10 minutes ago that David Axelrod the Campaign Manager for Barack Obama says as of this morning the campaign had a meeting in Chicago and according to internal numbers they have “a clear road to victory holding all Kerry states while picking up Ohio, Florida, Colorado, Nevada and Virginia with an excellent shot at Montana, North Carolina, West Virginia, and Indiana.”

They are saying they will get to 400 EV’s election night.”

And I just heard through the grapevine yesterday that McCain-Palin are needing grassroots support in battleground states like Nevada, Montana, Ohio, Florida, Virginia, North Carolina, etc.

Can you imagine conservative Republican states going for Obama? No, and neither can I. Obama has the money, the press and the resources. McCain-Palin has the grassroots. It’s time for the grassroots to scramble to action!

Grassroots? That’s us! Time for all Free Republic chapters and members to visit or call the closest McCain-Palin or Republican headquarters, grab some signs, man the phones, walk the precincts, join rallies, spread the word! Don’t let Obama and ACORN steal the election!! Get in their faces!!

We did it in 2000 and 2004, we can do it again in 2008!!

Go to work FReepers and Lurkers!! Get out the VOTE!!

And if you’re one of those hard cases who can’t quite see your way clear to vote affirmatively for McCain-Palin and against the America-hating Marxist Barak Hussein Obama, well, I’d advise you to button up your lip before someone busts it up for you. Free Republic is Mccain-Palin territory!!

You heard it here first!

Go get ‘em FReepers!!
(JimRob)


45 posted on 10/29/2008 6:56:58 AM PDT by weegee (James Brown sang: "I Don't Want Nobody to Give Me Nothing, Open Up the Door, I'll Get It Myself".)
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To: weegee

Interesting -
And what was J Kerry’s lead in the polls the day before the election ?........ 6% or 8% I believe.


46 posted on 10/29/2008 6:57:55 AM PDT by IrishMike (Gov Sarah Palin - Gun control is hitting what you shoot at)
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To: csmusaret

Love it! May I use this in an emailer to my friends and family?


47 posted on 10/29/2008 7:01:19 AM PDT by Islander7 (This Atlas is shrugging! ~ I am Joe!)
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To: Notasoccermom
Without Matt Drudge, Fox, and Free Republic news does not exist.

Power to the Inernetistas! We will help save the Republic!

48 posted on 10/29/2008 7:03:40 AM PDT by missnry (The truth will set you free ... and drive liberals Crazy!)
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To: robertvance

“He is certainly not going away soon.”

When Obama looses I’m expecting some Mullah to put out a Fatwa on him. A “Contract” for those in NJ.


49 posted on 10/29/2008 7:19:45 AM PDT by A Strict Constructionist (Can we avoid"Tobacco Road" on the "Road to Surfdom"?)
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To: IrishMike

Drudge is my homepage. From there I come here to Freeperville. The dems don’t want to give him hits so they send one person out to bring in the news to them at DU. They literally hate Drudge.


50 posted on 10/29/2008 7:22:19 AM PDT by shiva
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To: GOP_Lady

“I don’t understand why some people don’t want a little different opinion/view here. We still have an awful lot in common.”

Well said, but some people see disagreement as rejection and they don’t take it well. I personally like a good argument, it let’s you learn something about yourself and others. Almost every time someone has disagreed with me I have learned from the exchange.


51 posted on 10/29/2008 7:27:21 AM PDT by A Strict Constructionist (Can we avoid"Tobacco Road" on the "Road to Surfdom"?)
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To: robertvance
Matt Drudge could really care less what anyone things about him, Republican or Democrat.

Drudge GOT to where he is BECAUSE he lets people know about things that the MSM has chosen to bury.

52 posted on 10/29/2008 7:28:30 AM PDT by PapaBear3625 ("In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." -- George Orwell)
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To: Cringing Negativism Network

Funny, I’ve wondered about this as well.


53 posted on 10/29/2008 7:28:57 AM PDT by Obadiah (Vote for Obama so he can spread your wealth!)
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To: longtermmemmory

The left will only ad fuel to a fire that not only will burn out of control but in THEIR FACES as well.


54 posted on 10/29/2008 7:33:16 AM PDT by Biggirl (Throw The Bums OUT!=^..^==^..^==^..^==^..^=)
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To: Roses0508

Agree.

(Though I could do without the two-headed animal stories. He seems to have a penchant for those.)


55 posted on 10/29/2008 7:35:11 AM PDT by generally (Don't act stupid. We have politicians for that.)
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To: Roses0508
I just took a look at Drudge Report

Oh my.

Drudge has got LOTS of links to things that Obama would rather not be seen by the public: Palestinians for Obama, the LA Times suppressing the video of Obama with the Palestinians, Obama accepting untraceable donations, Biden opening his mouth about the Obama taxes not being a cut to anybody making under $150K, etc, etc.

56 posted on 10/29/2008 7:36:36 AM PDT by PapaBear3625 ("In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." -- George Orwell)
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To: IrishMike

“And with the rise of other leading websites, most obviously Huffington Post, their analysis of the clout of Drudge is much more arguable.

How can anyone possibly put Drudge in the same category as that wicked Huffington?


57 posted on 10/29/2008 7:51:30 AM PDT by peggybac (Tolerance is the virtue of believing in nothing)
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To: girlgenius
Anyone who doesn’t see cheerful indications that we are winning from every news stories get labeled as a troll.

Patience... Out of a gazillion threads each day, it's a certainty that a few will be like that. Its a big world, and this community is a lot deeper than it looks.

58 posted on 10/29/2008 8:02:44 AM PDT by Skid Marx
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To: Skid Marx

By the way, I forgot to mention that this is my home. Y’all aren’t bad mouthing it are you?


59 posted on 10/29/2008 8:07:14 AM PDT by Skid Marx
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To: peggybac

Check this currently just posted on Drudge

Obama Late To Hearings

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ah9W24oMIRc

Drudge Headline: Obama always Late To Hearings


60 posted on 10/29/2008 8:21:25 AM PDT by IrishMike (Gov Sarah Palin - Gun control is hitting what you shoot at)
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