David Brooks: ‘I’m Thrilled by the Decline in Viewership for Political News’
Friday, during his weekly appearance on PBS’s “NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks argued the decline in viewership of political news was a positive.
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Report: PBS NewsHour Spins Republicans Negatively 85% of Time
During the first few months of the 118 Congress, PBS NewsHour has reportedly covered congressional Republicans negatively 85 percent of the time.
Carville: ‘What Went Wrong Is Just Stupid Wokeness’
Long-time Democratic strategist James Carville blames so-called “wokeness” for his party’s defeats on Tuesday in Virginia.
Jeff Flake: Trump Using Contested 2020 Election Similar to How He Used Birtherism
Friday during an appearance on PBS’s “NewsHour,” former Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) accused President Donald Trump of using sentiment of some Republicans regarding the 2020 presidential election in a similar way that he used the theory of President Barack Obama birth not having occurred in the United States, which some believed raised questions about his eligibility to be president.
PBS’s Woodruff: Dems ‘Concerned’ About Biden ‘Not Showing as Much Energy as President Trump’
PBS “NewsHour” anchor Judy Woodruff on Monday asked Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s senior advisor Symone Sanders about the lack of energy from the Biden campaign.
NYT’s David Brooks: ‘Disturbing’ GOP Justifies Trump Support by Saying ‘the Left Is Out to Destroy Us’
On Friday’s episode of PBS’s “NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks argued that Republican support for President Donald Trump in the wake of his comments regarding the acceptance of “dirt” from foreign powers and the GOP’s reasoning for the backing was more disturbing than Trump’s remarks.
NY Times’ Columnist David Brooks Warns Democrats Against Pushing for Green New Deal, Medicare for All
Friday on PBS’s “NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks described overtures from Democratic politicians to expand the role of government, particularly when it comes to health care and the remaking of the American economy in the name of environmentalism
NYTimes’ Brooks on Virginia Turmoil: ‘Maybe We Should Have Only Women Leading’
Friday on PBS’s “NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks sounded off on the turmoil in Virginia regarding the state’s top elected officials, focusing on Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax (D-VA) and Gov. Ralph Northam (D-VA). Brooks suggested that perhaps maybe
GOP Sen. Capito: Important to Avoid ‘Hot-Button Words Like a Concrete Wall’ in Gov’t Funding Negotiations
Wednesday on PBS’s “NewsHour,” Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) discussed ongoing negotiations between congressional Republicans and Democrats with the White House to avoid another government shutdown by the February 15 deadline. Capito explained how it came down to border security, and
Kamala Harris on Opposition to Brett Kavanaugh: ‘Replacing Kennedy Is About the Swing Vote on the United States Supreme Court’
Tuesday on PBS’s “NewsHour,” Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) offered her justification for her opposing Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s appointment to the Supreme Court, which she said had to do with Anthony Kennedy being the swing vote and how it could impact
Bill Clinton on Sexual Misconduct: ‘Norms Have Changed About What You Can Do to Someone Against Their Will’
In an interview that aired on PBS’s “NewsHour” on Friday, former President Bill Clinton was asked to react to how societal norms had changed given how now-former Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) was forced from office. According to Clinton, things had
David Brooks Urges Media to Stop Talking About People Like Vegas Shooter: ‘They Just Want to Become Famous’
Friday on PBS’s “NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks suggested that one of the ways to reduce the number of mass shooting would be to stop giving those behind the shootings as much media attention as they have received.
David Brooks: Jimmy Kimmel, Michael Bloomberg ‘Shouldn’t Be the Face’ of Gun Control
Friday on PBS’s “NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks advised against making former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel as the face of gun control. According to Brooks, having those as the spokesperson distracts
David Brooks: Gun Debate a ‘Proxy for the Big Cultural Dispute’ — ‘Higher Education and Lower Education’
Friday on PBS’s “NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks described the ongoing gun control debate in the wake of last week’s mass shooting in Las Vegas to be a “proxy” for the larger culture divide underway in America. Brooks argued
David Brooks Rips Donald Trump for Not Adhering to ‘Norms and Standards’ of Modern Government
Friday on PBS’s “NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks was asked if former FBI Director James Comey had come out of last week’s hearing Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, in which he testified about his interactions with President Donald Trump,
Biden: ‘Grow Up, Donald’
In an interview that aired Thursday on PBS’s “NewsHour,” Vice President Joe Biden was asked about President-elect Donald Trump and his use of Twitter to take aim at some of his political opponents. Biden response was for Trump to “grow
NY Times’ Brooks: Dems Wise to Work With Trump in First Six Months
Friday on PBS’s “NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks said presumptive Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) was correct to show a willingness to work with President-elect Donald Trump initially, adding that it would be a better strategy than
David Brooks: Supreme Court ‘Wrong Argument’ for Conservatives that ‘Hate’ Trump to Vote for Him
Friday on PBS’s “NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks dismissed the argument that conservatives should vote for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in order to ensure the balance on the Supreme Court is maintained. According to Brooks, voting for
David Brooks: Obama Using Timid Islamic State Rhetoric to Avoid ‘a New and Aggressive Policy’
Friday on PBS’s “NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks reacted to President Barack Obama’s end-of-the-year press conference in which the president continued to say progress was being made in the fight against ISIS. Brooks said that claim was in
NYT’s Brooks: ‘Don’t Know If’ Gun Control Would Prevent San Bernardino, ‘Nonetheless, It Couldn’t Hurt’
Friday on PBS’s “NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks reacted to last week’s San Bernardino, CA mass shooting in his regular segment with syndicated columnist Mark Shields. Brooks first took on the idea of gun control as a measure
PBS Buries Stephanopoulos Scandal; ‘NewsHour’ Anchor Woodruff Exposed as Clinton Donor
The wake of destruction behind Bill and Hillary Clinton is 25 years wide and deeper than any abyss known to man or beast. The latest victim is “NewsHour” anchor Judy Woodruff, and by extension, PBS itself, which now admits to burying the $75,000 Clinton Cash scandal involving ABC News senior anchor George Stephanopoulos.
Brooks: ‘Not a Controversial Statement’ to Call for Hundreds of Billions on Infrastructure
On Friday’s “NewsHour” on PBS, New York Times columnist David Brooks said that although he wasn’t convinced that more spending on Amtrak might have prevented last week’s tragedy in Philadelphia involving a derailed train, overall spending more on U.S. infrastructure
David Brooks: Reaction to Brian Williams ‘Way Out of Proportion to What He Did’
On Friday’s broadcast of “NewsHour” on PBS, New York Times columnist David Brooks shared his view on the controversy surrounding NBC “Nightly News” anchor Brian Williams and the issue of his six-month suspension from the network after having been shown
Brooks: Netanyahu Congressional Address ‘Partisan,’ ‘Unwise,’ ‘Bad for Israel’
On Friday’s broadcast of PBS’s “NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks criticized House Speaker John Boehner and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a scheduled address before a joint session of Congress in March regarding threat from Iran. Brooks chalked Boehner’s decision to
