‘The View’ Only Has Eyes for Joe Biden

Douglas Grant / FAIR Oct 22, 2019 “I think Joe has gotten a pass at this table because at least a couple of us actually know, know, know him,” Whoopi Goldberg says. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

What Have We Done to Deserve Meghan McCain?

Jacob Bacharach / Truthdig Apr 30, 2019 A fixture on the morning shows, the know-nothing heiress and “pundit” embodies the worst pathologies of our feckless political press. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Joe Biden Is Who We Thought He Was

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Apr 26, 2019 The former vice president's disastrous first days on the campaign trail likely tell us everything we need to know about his candidacy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Rep. Tim Ryan Is Latest Democrat to Seek White House

JULIE CARR SMYTH / The Associated Press Apr 4, 2019 The Ohio congressman, who previously tried to replace Nancy Pelosi as House speaker, promises to appeal to the country's working class. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Aide Mocks McCain View: ‘He’s Dying Anyway’

ZEKE MILLER and JILL COLVIN / The Associated Press May 11, 2018 Kelly Sadler was discussing the ailing senator's opposition to the president's pick for CIA director, Gina Haspel, at a White House meeting Thursday, two people present tell The Associated Press. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Controversial Abortion Law Blocked, ‘The View’ Skewers Ken Cuccinelli, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 23, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including Massachusetts Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey speak up about "stand your ground" laws in the wake of George Zimmerman's acquittal in the death of Trayvon Martin and an embattled aide to Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul resigns. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Romney Son Wants to ‘Take a Swing’ at Obama, a ‘Fox & Friends’ Tax Shocker, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Oct 19, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including Mitt Romney's advice to corporate CEOs, an update on the Massachusetts Senate race and Chris Christie making sense. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The ‘Obama Phone’ Fallacy, Coulter Ripped on ‘The View,’ and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Sep 29, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including more bad news for Mitt Romney, Claire McCaskill's response to Todd Akin's sexist remarks and further Republican charges about President Obama's religion. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Sandra Fluke: Rush Limbaugh’s Apology Changes Nothing

Staff / Truthdig Mar 6, 2012 She became a household name over the last week, thanks to the vitriolic attentions of one Rush Limbaugh, and on Monday, Georgetown University law-student-turned-culture-war-front-liner Sandra Fluke went on "The View" to tell Barbara Walters and her cohorts about the controversy and Limbaugh's attempt at an apology. Updated Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘SNL’ Helps Take Down Invasive Ultrasound Requirement

Staff / Truthdig Feb 23, 2012 After a multimedia outcry that included a bit on "Saturday Night Live," Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell withdrew support from a bill that would require women getting an abortion to undergo a transvaginal ultrasound beforehand. And yes, that’s every bit as unpleasant and invasive as it sounds. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Barbara Walters: ‘Unfair’ to Blame Sarah Palin

Staff / Truthdig Jan 11, 2011 You may recall that Sarah Palin placed cross hairs on Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' district and tweeted "Don't Retreat, Instead - RELOAD!" about 10 months before someone shot the congresswoman and 19 others. Well, Barbara Walters says "to blame Sarah Palin as some are doing, I think it's very unfair to her." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Heed the Prophetic Words of Whoopi Goldberg

Staff / Truthdig Jan 11, 2011 Every now and then, the staged ladies' coffee klatch known as "The View" produces some useful commentary on Our Life and Times, and in this instance, taken from a show that aired last year, the discussion seems downright prescient . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )