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Bill Cunningham, a conservative radio host from Cincinatti, went after Obama at a rally for McCain, before McCain was there.  He emphasized Obama’s middle name at least three times.

From foxnews.com :

John McCain apologized Tuesday for disparaging comments about Barack Obama made by talk radio host Bill Cunningham at a McCain campaign rally in Cincinnati.

Cunningham, a radio host at WLW-AM, had warmed up the crowd at Memorial Hall with comments about Obama and Hillary Clinton, likening Obama to a “hack, Chicago-style” politician and saying the Illinois senator would “saddle up next to Hezbollah,” Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and North Korean leader Kim Jong Il if elected president.

When McCain addressed the crowd, he apologized for the remarks. “I regret any comments that may be made about these two individuals (Obama and Clinton) who are honorable Americans,” he said. “We just have strong philosophical differences, and so I want to disassociate myself from any disparaging remarks that may have been said about them.”

Though McCain apologized for remarks directed at both Democratic presidential candidates, Cunningham’s comments were directed at the Obama camp.

Cunningham had delivered remarks that painted a grim future for America if “Barack Hussein Obama” is elected president. He mentioned Obama’s middle name three times.

This guy is a shock jock, but that is no excuse for his behavior.  Honestly, why is his middle-name such a big deal.  If they call Obama "Barack Hussein Obama", they ought to call John McCain "John Sydney McCain III." 

They sucked.  No one watched.  No one cares.  Did John Stewart do a good job hosting?  I have no idea, I didn’t watch and don’t care. 

No one saw any of the nominated movies accept Juno.  Ok, maybe Michael Clayton.  I didn’t see any of the movies.  

Things just aren’t the same as they used to be.  Nowadays, John Wayne would be considered a wacko.   

MSNBC had their best month in ratings since September 2005 (Hurricane Katrina).  The gains were especially seen in prime time (up 72% total viewers and 84% in the 25-54 demographic). 

MSNBC’s prime time (8 pm to 11 pm ET) features leftwing commentator/neutral anchor Keith Olberman (who has seen big gains), crime/legal guy and left-of-center commentator Dan Abrams, and two hours of "Doc-Block."  

I think the doc-block has been popular, even though it is pretty lame.  Dam Abrams’ show is not very popular, but Keith Olberman is pretty popular.  

The doc-block can’t last forever.   

I really know my current events.  The main reason is that I watch Cable News and scan The Drudge Report.

Like most Americans, I don’t read a newspaper, except on a Sunday, when I read the comics and a few sections in Parade Magazine.  What really upsets me is that so many people think we need newspapers to get news.  However, I will tell you that much of the in-depth investigative reporting comes from newspapers.  But so what.  I would rather not know about the mexican immigrants’ fingers ending up in the chicken fingers at some restaurant.  Newspapers are dying, and that is that.  As for Network news (CBS, ABC, NBC) they are all the same in my opinion.  Katie Couric is OK, but i would prefer Fran Dresher for an anchor.  Brian Williams and Charlie Gibson do a good job.  

However, the real $$$ is in cable news.  MSNBC sucks.  The only shows I can watch are Tucker (Tucker Carlson) and Hardball (with Chris Matthews.  I only watch the show somwtimes, but I find it entertaining.)  I can also watch Morning Joe, though, which is there best show in the am hours.  Dayside programming sucks, as do Olberman and Dan Abrams.  MSNBC relies on Jail Documentaries too much.

CNN sucks too.  I can’t watch any show on there.  Wolf Blitzer is about as charismatic as a potato.  Larry King is a potato.  Lou Dobbs is OK, but he is too much a populist.  Anderson Cooper is pretty good for a few minutes, until he laughs and sounds like a little girl.  The problem with CNN is the catch-phrases.  "The Best Political Team in Television" and "Keeping them Honest."  They are overused and uncreative.  Rely too much on stupid technology.

Fox News is the best.  OK, the graphics suck.  They have catch-phrases too, but I like them.  They have the most Charisma.  Brit Hume is a human.  He does not rely on fancy and annoying computer animations for election nights.  Shepard Smith is a very good anchor.  The contributers they have are fun.  The network’s personalities are just more human.

Many people rely on the internet, but hte problem is the lack if being able to just sit down and watch a screen for a while.  I don’t feel too well after staring at a computer screen for a while.

Cuban "President" (Tyrant) Fidel Castro will not be seeking a new term when the Cuban Parliament meets on Sunday.  Now his brother, who has been acting-president for over the past year, will become the nation’s new leader.  Let’s hope Cuba can go to democracy soon.

Due to bad weather, Obama had to hault his campaigning.  So what did he do?  Go to North Carolin to meet with John Edwards, of course!

Why, you may ask.  Duh!  Obama wants the ambulence chaser’s support.  Why does he need that lame endorsement?  Delegates!!!!!

That’s right.  You see, John Edwards got 2 deligates, and Obama really wants them.  With the Dem race so close, every deligate counts!

While in Edward’s six million dollar mansion, the two most likely dicussed issues important to "regular folk."   

From MSNBC’s political blog First Read:

 Robert Holeman came to Timken High School here today with a message to deliver to Bill Clinton. He did — and he said the former president wasn’t happy about it.

Clinton spoke to a capacity crowd in this Northeast Ohio town, the third of five events today in the Buckeye State. He told voters that the contest was “the power of speeches against the promise of solutions by a world-class change maker.”

Throughout the event, as Clinton made his case for his wife, Holeman’s dissenting voice could be heard. At times he simply shouted Obama’s name. When Clinton would set up a sure applause line, Holeman could be heard heckling. As soon as Clinton finished speaking, the Canton native made a beeline to the ropeline to give Clinton a piece of his mind.

“I asked the president to please stop the bickering between the campaigns,” Holeman said in an interview afterwards. “All this name calling is like the bully in the yard. He can’t get his way, he can’t get nothing done.” Holeman said he thought Clinton was “gasping for air.”

“This is the last hurrah. After March 4, Hillary Clinton will be out of the race for good, and Obama will take the commanding lead,” he said. “She should back him with her delegates immediately. That’s what I’m asking them to do.”

Holeman said that Clinton responded by saying Obama came after him first. Holeman also described Clinton’s reaction to him as “irate.”

“I think he even hit me in the face with his hand,” he said. “He did give me a little pop. It was okay, because I understand his tenacity for his wife.” Clinton did engage Holeman for a few minutes, at times pointing directly at him. It was unclear whether he did make physical contact, however.  

Bubba Clinton really needs to learn how to control himself.  

Kosovo has declared its independance.  Congrats Kosovo.  Now even more of your people will die in a big war with Serbia (let’s hope not, though). 

ICN fans looking for a place to vent?  Check out Outside Cable News. 

As I mentioned in an earlier post, Spud has discontinued Inside Cable News.  His blogging will be missed.  I’m very new to blogging, but I know that it can be a lot of work. Either way, I will keep it under the links in honor of Spud and his great blog, ICN.  In the meantime, keep coming to ATM (American Truth Machine) and feel free to comment.