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ABC's Nightline Gushes: Obama, An 'American Political Phenomenon' Posted by Megan McCormack on November 7, 2006 - 15:19. On Monday night’s edition of Nightline, just hours before the polls opened for Tuesday’s midterm election, ABC’s Terry Moran prematurely promoted a potential 2008 Democratic presidential contender. Moran went along with Illinois Senator Barack Obama as he campaigned for Democrats across the country. Moran’s piece was full of praise for the "American political phenomenon," whom, according to Moran, millions see as "the savior of the Democratic Party." Terry Moran: "You can see it in the crowds. The thrill, the hope. How they...

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi today forced out Rep. Jim Moran, D-Va., as regional whip of the mid-Atlantic region for his comments blaming Jews for war in Iraq. But the Democrat hypocrisy continues. Pelosi and company still refuse to criticize or even comment on Rep. Marcy Kaptur's apologia for terrorism, and the pro-Democrat media establishment isn't pressing them one bit. "I have taken this action because Congressman Moran's irresponsible remarks were a serious mistake," Pelosi said. She said Moran has accepted responsibility for his remarks and expressed his "sincere regret." And right on cue, Moran released a statement saying:...