News Coverage of Ken Mehlman Story

I have avoided the Ken Mehlman story. I don't care that Mehlman is gay or surprised that he is a hypocrite on gay rights. What I do find interesting is a Think Progress graph on how many times did the three major cable news networks mention the former RNC chairman coming out of the closet.



Suprise! Fox News did not mention the Mehlman story once. Fox News also did not go anywhere near the news story of Dr. Laura Schlessinger’s on-air N word tirade. Fox News is only interested in airing stories that help Republicans and hurt Democrats. Fox News is about fair and balanced as the Bush administration's policies were compassionate conservatism.

Crist Featured in 'Outrage'

Charlie Crist is featured in the documentary Outrage. The film is making it's premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. The filmmaker Kirby Dick names (rumored) closeted gay politicians. And yes, Charlie Crist is featured. Other politicians named are David Dreier, Ken Mehlman, Larry Craig, Jim McCrery, Ed Schrock, Ed Koch and Fox News anchor Shepard Smith.

I blogged extensively about the Mark Foley scandal. I was outraged on how the St. Petersburg Times blew the story. It was no secret Foley was going after male teenagers. The media feels extremely uncomfortable covering gay politicians. There certainly are valid arguments for privacy. Ignoring Foley's potentially illegal behavior crosses the line.

Alex Koppelman reviews the film and offers his insights as to why homosexuality makes the media nervous.