McCain Campaign Insinuates Bias by Moderator of VP Debate (Clue One, Obama's named in the title)

abc ^ | 10/1/2008 | jake tapper

[tobyhill]

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., told Fox News' Carl Cameron on Wednesday that Ifill "will do a totally objective job because she is a highly respected professional."

But he added, as is his new media-bashing wont, "Does this help that she has written a book that is favorable to Sen. Obama? Probably not."

It was unclear how McCain definitively knew that the book, which is still being written, "is favorable to Sen. Obama."

Ifill said today in an interview with the Associated Press, that Obama's story will be only a small part of the book, which is focused on how politics in the African-American community have changed. Other black public figures, including Gen. Colin Powell (Ret.) will be profiled as well.

[Linda Frances]

I sent this to PBS

I thought you were suppose to be fair. Could Ann Coulter do a follow up debate? How do we know she did not give Obama campaign the questions last week. How could she NOT have a conflict of interest. There is no way PBS did not know a long time ago she was big Obama backer and was writing this book. I don't think we could trust anyone at this point. It is so obvious 90% of all tv, newsprint... including you are against anyone who is pro-life, pro-family, pro-God and pro-responsiblity.

I know. She'll ask a couple hard questions to Biden to make it look fair. Problem is, we all believe he had the answers last week.

[gorush]

Because there are far more left-leaning journalists than right-leaning journalists, it would be far more biased to have a right-leaning “journalist” if you really think about it. That proves that this is balanced.

[enough_idiocy]

Clue two, she hid the book
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/10/01/ifill-i-never-told-the-commission-about-the-book/

[ReleaseTheHounds]

And this is a surprise to whom?

[justlurking]

She has yet to write the chapter on Obama, Ifill said, and she wondered why anyone would assume the book will be favorable to Obama.

"Do you think they made the same assumptions about Lou Cannon when he wrote his book about Reagan?" asked Ifill, host of PBS' "Washington Week" and senior correspondent on "The NewsHour."

1. Lou Cannon didn't moderate a VP debate while he was writing a book and neglected to tell the Debate Commission about it.

2. Lou Cannon didn't write a book entitled "Politics and Race in the Age of Reagan".

Sorry, but Ifill's comments are nothing short of disingenuous.

[Linda Frances]

When will Biden get Ann Coulter to make it fair to him?

[6SJ7]

It was unclear how McCain definitively knew that the book, which is still being written, "is favorable to Sen. Obama."

Let me guess, a book subtitled "Age of Obama" is going to be about Ayres and Rezko.

It's bad enough they're all biased, but it's downright insulting when they lie after being caught and then try and impugn the people asking questions.

[sobieski]

Um, Gwen Honey, it’s called “the age of obama”

[Michael121]

Over at the DU the DUmmies want people to email the debate commision to STOP PALIN from wearing an ear piece.

They say it cheating just like when Bush did it. Not that he had an earpiece either.

They see shadows, and those shadows are the VRWC,(Vast Right Wing Conspiracy)

hehehehehehe

[afortiori]

It was unclear how McCain definitively knew that the book, which is still being written, "is favorable to Sen. Obama."

No to arrive at that inference would be credulity boarding on the obtuse. Does anyone think Ifill would declare an "Age of Obama" that ushered in a new generation of black leaders as a negative, unless he lost the election, which of course is the outcome at the heart of the conflict of interest?

[tobyhill]

but that doesn't mean it's about Obama. /sarc

[dr_who]

At least he’s doing one thing right.

[freekitty]

What’s wrong with an ear piece. Most journalists wear them

[B-Cause]

And this is a surprise to whom?

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To: Janet H. Brown, Executive Director of the Debates Commission - 202-872-1020

Commission on Presidential Debates

Janet,

Please ask Gwen Ifill, your debate moderator for the upcoming debates between Governor Palin and Senator Biden, to formally acknowledge her conflict of interest prior to and during the debates.

Thank you.

Arrogant and Biased Main Stream Media

[Graybeard58]

It was unclear how McCain definitively knew that the book, which is still being written, "is favorable to Sen. Obama."

Ifill is on NPR or PBS? (same thing)

What more info does one need?

[ronnie raygun]

Why are the republican candidates in these debates entering the alligator pit with a steak strapped to thier a##es? every time! Are these guys idiots, Mccian say’s Ifill is a profeesional and I am sure she will do a good job! She has a book about Obama to be released on January 20th Inauguation day, is she confident? You bet! is she going to be unbiased? you bet! Has he any idea what the media is doing to him and Sarah? I am at a lose for words with this guy! GET THE HELL OUT THERE AND FIGHT, STOP BEING THE NICE GUY, TAKE THE GLOVES OFF, FIGHT FOR GOD SAKE!

[ronnie raygun]

Why are the republican candidates in these debates entering the alligator pit with a steak strapped to thier a##es? every time! Are these guys idiots, Mccian say’s Ifill is a profeesional and I am sure she will do a good job! She has a book about Obama to be released on January 20th Inauguation day, is she confident? You bet! is she going to be unbiased? you bet! Has he any idea what the media is doing to him and Sarah? I am at a lose for words with this guy! GET THE HELL OUT THERE AND FIGHT, STOP BEING THE NICE GUY, TAKE THE GLOVES OFF, FIGHT FOR GOD SAKE!

[ronnie raygun]

SORRY FOR THE REPEAT!

[DeLaine]

I have a sort of off topic question. How can i make sure my late husband doesn’t “vote” in this election?? Is there any way to find out if that happens?