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Righty Host Furious After McCain Apology

Talking head vows
to join Ann Coulter in supporting Clinton

CNN CNN Feb 27, 08 12:45 PM CST
(Newser) - Bill Cunningham has “had it up to here with John McCain,” the conservative talk-show host tells CNN of the likely GOP presidential nominee. By apologizing for Cunningham’s remarks at a McCain rally yesterday—in which Cunningham called Barack Obama a “hack” and repeatedly used his middle name, Hussein—McCain “threw me under the ‘Straight Talk Express,’” Cunningham says. More »

Coulter Picks Clinton Over McCain

Right-wing icon calls Democratic hopeful 'more conservative'

CNN CNN Feb 1, 08 3:40 PM CST
(Newser) - Conservative shock pundit Ann Coulter endorsed Hillary Clinton over John McCain today, adding to the right-wing furor over McCain's ascent by saying New York's junior senator is “more conservative than he is.” If McCain gets the GOP nod, Coulter says she's not only ready to vote for a Democrat but would even campaign for her, CNN reports. More »

More about:  John McCain • Hillary Clinton • torture • endorsement • Ann Coulter

Is National Discourse Too Darn Crass?

Imus and Coulter highlight need for action, critics say

Christian Science Monitor Christian Science Monitor Oct 21, 07 6:59 PM CDT
(Newser) - Shock jock Don Imus is coming back, but humbled; Ann Coulter got press for anti-Semitism, but lost support; could this be a backlash against crass punditry? Hardly, say the experts, but some see rays of hope. "We're caught right now between extreme political correctness on one end and crude, hateful incivility on the other," says a journalism teacher. "We need moderation—thoughtful behavior and expression." More »

More about:  Fox News • debate • Don Imus • New Yorker magazine • Ann Coulter

Hacker Pranks Ann Coulter's Website

Columnist's career 'a sick joke,' says fake confessional

Tech.Blorge Oct 17, 07 11:11 AM CDT
(Newser) - The website of vituperative talking head Ann Coulter suddenly became apologetic when visitors discovered a short letter by the columnist claiming that her entire career was a "sick  joke." A few blogs and media outlets picked up on Coulter's amazing mea maxima culpa— until it turned out to be the work of a hacker. More »

More about:  hackers • Ann Coulter

Coulter Crossed the Line This Time, Critic Says

LAT columnist calls her latest salvo anti-Semitic and dangerous

Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Oct 14, 07 2:47 PM CDT
(Newser) - Ann Coulter has gone too far this time, says LA Times media critic Tim Rutten. Reacting with outrage at the conservative firebrand's statements may be playing into her game, but after her remark on CNBC that Jews must be "perfected" into Christians, it's necessary, he says. Coulter's comment is anti-Semitism masquerading as political commentary, and it's dangerous, Rutten writes. More »

More about:  anti-Semitism • CNBC • Ann Coulter • Donny Deutsch

Coulter: Jews Need to Be 'Perfected'

She's flamed again, this time for calling 'dream' nation Christian

MSNBC MSNBC Oct 12, 07 4:05 AM CDT
(Newser) - After drawing fire last week for wishing women weren't allowed to vote, conservative provocateur Ann Coulter has struck a new nerve, saying that the nation should be Christian and Jews need to be "perfected." She made the comments on CNBC's "The Big Idea" with Donny Deutsch, who said he was a Jew and offended by her remarks, calling them "hateful" and "anti-semitic." More »

More about:  Republican • Christianity • Jews • Judaism • Christians • CNBC • Ann Coulter • Donny Deutsch

Richardson Fundraising Heats Up

NM governor raises
$7 million and his profile in 2nd quarter

Associated Press Associated Press Jun 30, 07 6:57 PM CDT
(Newser) - Democratic contender Bill Richardson raised $7 million in the second quarter of this year, beating  his first quarter take, the AP reports, and giving him a solid fourth place in the competition for funds. The New Mexico governor, who has benefited from clever advertising, has also gained in polls in early states Iowa and New Hampshire. More »

Elizabeth Edwards Calls Out Coulter

Candidate's wife asks columnist politely to back off the nastiness

MSNBC MSNBC Jun 27, 07 10:53 AM CDT
(Newser) - Elizabeth Edwards tried to coax conservative hellcat Ann Coulter into toning down the personal attacks on political candidates yesterday, calling in to "Hardball with Chris Matthews" while Coulter was on. Edwards entreated Coulter to cut the character assassination and focus on issues. Coulter shot back that Edwards' call was obviously a fund-raising stunt. More »

More about:  Election 2008 • John Edwards • presidential campaign • Elizabeth Edwards • Chris Matthews • Ann Coulter • Hardball

Coulter's Slur Slinging Aims Right for
GOP Base

Edwards attacks play right into insecurities

Salon Salon Mar 8, 07 2:25 PM CST
(Newser) - Ann Coulter's gay-baiting of John Edwards won't cost her anything, writes Glenn Greenwald in today's Salon, because it appeals perfectly to her base: anxious, insecure American voters. "Her aim was not to suggest that Edwards is actually gay, but simply to feminize him like they do with all male Democratic or liberal political leaders," Greenwald says.  More »

More about:  Republican • John Edwards • religious right • homophobia • Ann Coulter

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