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Bill O’Reilly And Bernie Goldberg Bash CNN For Cain Coverage, Neglect To Note New Sexual Assault Allegation

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It has been quite an eventful afternoon for Herman Cain. After a week-long barrage of coverage relating to at least three women accusing him of sexual harassment, today he was confronted with legal celebrity Gloria Allred‘s latest client (who has no intention of taking legal action) Sharon Bialek, who accused him of “reach[ing] for my genitals” in a car. But if you missed the press conference today, you wouldn’t have found out about it from Bill O’Reilly, despite he and critic Bernie Goldberg dedicating a segment to the media’s inadequate coverage of Herman Cain.

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In a segment that would have been entirely comprehensive on where the media was with the Herman Cain saga sometime last week, Goldberg and O’Reilly discussed the way the media was treating the Republican presidential candidate, with Goldberg prefacing everything with “I don’t know what Herman Cain did or didn’t do” and suggesting there was a possibility this was “in fact, a legitimate, serious story.” That said, he would have wanted to see more coverage like this for President Barack Obama and his “relationship with a former domestic terrorist,” Bill Ayers, in 2008. The reason that the coverage was more intense of Cain, Goldberg posits, is that, while President Obama was “young, cool,” and black, “Herman Cain is only black.”

O’Reilly then noted that other networks were also trailing him in the ratings, and the only explanation he could find for this is that “the folks get it” and don’t find other networks credible. Goldberg added that it was more complicated than that, that people “tune into political opinion shows to validate their own opinions” and, as America is a right of center country, this benefited Fox News.

RELATED: Herman Cain’s Fourth Accuser Alleges ‘He Reached For My Genitals’

Dedicating a segment to Herman Cain without noting that the accusations against him now have a face (albeit with that of Gloria Allred attached), and that they have escalated from harassment to assault, made the segment feel incomplete. The elephant in the room is inescapable, and while it does nothing to diminish either O’Reilly’s or Goldberg’s argument comparing the coverage of Cain to candidate Obama, it still doesn’t ring genuine to ignore the top story of the day in a segment evaluating political coverage elsewhere. The press conference did air only on CNN live in its entirety, however, so O’Reilly and Goldberg are not alone in neglecting to note it, but by not speaking of it, they leave themselves open to the same criticism to which the segment was dedicated.

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  • Anonymous

    Really Farnces – there is nothing to note from this woman today – this is complete and total BULLSHIT, paid for by George Soros. 

    The mainstream media is working overtime to destroy the REAL black man, while you worked overtime to protect the half black man.  And to think,. several people forth with sexual allegations against Obama dn Frances, Mediaite and the rest of the media IGNORED them.

    Pure sickness on the left – the racists rule on the left.

  • Jonathan Cantor

    Wow. Is this Glen Beck in drag?

  • Kimberly

    What I’m confused about is why has the woman never gone after Cain with a sexual assault charge? I’m not defending the guy – I think he’s done; however, where are the criminal charges? Why Gloria Allred?

    The big story for this segment wasn’t necessarily about what the specifics of the Cain debacle. It was more about how if CNN was doing its job when Obama was running, there’d be no need to point out a double standard in their treatment of Cain. Not saying Cain doesn’t deserve it, just saying Obama deserved the same as well. ….Actually, maybe more! A domestic terrorist connection is a bigger national issue (and a bigger issue to me) than the personal disgusting behavior of a scumbag. 

  • Obama2012

    Tina don’t hold your breath waiting for Mr. Cain to refute her statements.  You will certainly turn blue and pass out.  I mean it.  Just looking out for a fellow Tampon that’s all.

  • Anonymous

    Do Republicans ever do anything wrong?

  • Obama2012

    Conversely, Fox did a great job in investigating Obama right?  Can you make it another 5 years?  Plenty of happy pills out there to help you cope.

  • Kimberly

    Not to say it wouldn’t have hurt them to add that factoid in about the new accusations. O’Reilly might not have wanted to bring it up if he thought it was too questionable. I agree though – big elephant in the room.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_4XBUO7MRU5LJUDUELWAAWBUHI4 Anonymous

    Honestly, I used to like O’Reilly and watch his show regularly. But he is such a fraud, and does a huge disservice to his viewers, only covering the stories that appeal to HIM.

    At least Hannity covers the Cain story, and defends Cain. But O’Reilly ignores it and then suddenly brings on Goldberg to carry his water and blame it all on the media. Even Glenn Beck is more integrity than O’Reilly.

    There is no decent news show to watch at 8pm. O’Reilly has become unwatchable; Ed Schultz & Olbermann are insane; and Anderson Cooper is terrible television. SMH

  • lawl

    “herman cain is only black.” goldberg forgot stupid.

  • Mo Fokker

    Are black descendents who may have a singular white ancestor in their lineage, originating from the period of slavery when white masters took liberties with their slaves (like Thomas Jefferson),  still considered Real black men/women in your eyes?

  • Kimberly

    They did do a great job investigating him. They were the only ones! I doubt the GOP candidate will be much of a difference from Obama anyway.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_NWVKX2P2QBPQ6FHQHCHVIC2ALQ Fedup in Florida

    Fox news has had plenty of coverage of the Cain controversy including the Allred presser earlier in the afternoon.  Maybe Frances might care to note that O’Reilly’s program is taped earlier in the day and his show often misses same day headlining events.  This does not lesson the value of his criticism of the other networks and their bias. 

  • Anonymous

    link? proof?

  • proud2teabagu

    Bet you said the same in 2010.

  • Anon

    loll of course bill o’reilly doesn’t want to talk about sexual harassment and settlements

  • MIKE

    Maybe the show was taped when both didn’t even know about Bialek. Dark backround in Miami and Bill tapes his show in the afternoon.

  • Kimberly

    “Maybe Frances might care to note that O’Reilly’s program is taped earlier in the day and his show often misses same day headlining events.”

    I’m glad you mentioned this. I agree.

  • Fudge441

    Goldberg is a sad and pathetic character. Still resents CBS for giving the brass ring to Rather. Basically a big baby.

  • Obama2012

    That’s better, get in line now.  I’m beginning to hear that a lot from Obama haters – “maybe Obama isn’t so bad after all.”  Can I convince you to join the movement?  Come on over to the dark side (not in a racist way, of course).

  • Obama2012

    Oh yeah the midterms… that’s worked out very well.   Where are the jobs the Repugs promised?  My state of Florida loves our teabagger Scott.  Not.

  • Guest

    I used to feel the same way about O’Reilly, but he’s too bad at hiding how much of a liar and a fraud he is.  It’s pretty shameful.

    The only choice at this point is to get your news online or on the radio, really.

  • http://mikechimeriblog.com/ Mike C.

    I think you’re right.  He was syndicated live through Dial Global from 6:00 to 9:00 for a special Presidential Town Hall show.  Some stations, like WOR here in New York, are airing it on delay.
    Bill will probably talk about Bialek tomorrow in either
    Talking Points, Barack and a Hard Place, Kelly File, Is It Legal, or a
    combination of the four.

  • Charlie Kane

    They’re both total hypocrites. They couldn’t shut their pie holes talking about Clinton or any Democrat…Anthony Weiner. A Republican sex scandal ? Crickets.

  • Kimberly

    Not saying that. I’m saying I’m afraid the GOP candidate won’t be much better. It’ll be like choosing between a rock and a hard place.

  • Anonymous

    This is ridiculous!  Fox hardly ever covers scandals involving conservatives.  They barely discussed SC Governor Sanford, Senators David Vitter, Larry Craig and many others. How about Newt and even Bill O’reilly? 

  • Anonymous

    As usual, O’Reilly offers a completely fabricated premise and uses the fabricated premise to prove a completely bogus point.

    There is no way in hell CNN covered the Cain’s “troubles” in the last few days than they covered the Obama “troubles” over his entire campaign.  its’ such an absurd claim that only the stupidest people on the planet could possibly believe it.

    Remember, both of these guys are Republicans, and all Republicans are compulsive liars.

  • Anonymous

    You have to laugh at Mediaite, which tries to run “news stories,” but turns them into “opinion pieces” halfway into the headline.  This is emblematic of a huge problem with this site — the writers here want to be considered journalists, but they continually act like political hacks.  Writers such as Frances and Tommy don’t seem to understand the trade-off:  they destroy their own credibility, and as a result they aren’t even convincing political hacks.  Maybe they should try practicing journalism for a few weeks, just to see how it works.

  • Kimberly

    It’s true, guys! And no Democrats ever lie! FYI, O’Reilly is a registered Independent.

  • troy l bowen

    these two idiots O Really   (O’Reilly) are full of crapola

  • troy l bowen

    if you don’t like go somewhere else

  • troy l bowen

    you are full of crap

  • Anonymous

    If you don’t like my comments, don’t read them.

  • Obama2012

    Have you looked or listened to Huntsman?  A diamond in the rough with three strikes against him – Mormon, makes sense and worked for the Obama admin.  

  • david r

    ” . . Neglect To Note New Sexual Assault Allegation”

    “Sexual assault?”  If he had walked up to her on the street and went for Mr. Fuzzy, that’s sexual assault.  When the complainant arranges the meeting, and sits next to him in the car after he has upgraded her room, that is not sexual assault.  That is a misunderstanding.  Had he not stopped, that would have been sexual assault.  Nothing to prosecute here, but it makes for a good smear.

  • Texan

    prove it

  • Anonymous

    David, your first dates must not end well if you think sticking your hand in a woman’s vagina without provocation ” can be characterized as a “misunderstanding”.  And calling a woman’s genitalia “Mr. Fuzzy” don’t help your case.  Do you have a daughter? how would you feel if her boyfriend “misunderstood”?

  • Texan

    Sharon Bialek (Cain Accuser) & David Axelrod have a connectionThis thread has been pulled.

    Pulled on 11/07/2011 1:09:41 PM PST
    by Admin Moderator,
    reason:
    Misleading

    LOL!

  • Texan

    Sharon Bailek said that this happened in 1996 so where was Blailek when Herman Cain was running for Senate in 2004?

  • Texan

    This ho has been sued by check cashing stores. LOL!

  • http://twitter.com/RealKrisHardy Kristopher Hardy

    Photographic evidence Texan? I suggest uploading to TinyPic or TwitPic or Photobucket. Either way, screen cap it and then I might actually believe you for once.

  • Texan

    Are you saying Sharon Bialek has pics of Cain with his hands up her skirt?

  • http://twitter.com/RealKrisHardy Kristopher Hardy

    I’m saying that if you are going to attack someone who doesn’t have physical evidence on something (note: I doubt she actually got sexually assaulted), I believe you will need to follow that rule as well. Again, screen cap it.

  • Groped by Herman Cain

    Please provide proof that George Soros had anything to do with this.  Oh wait, you can’t.  Just another example of Tina from Tampa grasping at straws defending someone who can’t keep their hands to themselves.

  • Texan

    The blog was taken down as admitted by administrator/moderator. He holds the key.

  • Bob

    they fail to realize that Democrats would LOVE to face Cain, and would be thrilled if he defeated Romney for the nomination.

  • Bob

    I would have figured O’Reilly would have jumped all over the Gloria Allred angle. The antics of clowns like her are like cable news catnip for guys like BillO.

  • Bob

    and ask them who David Vitter is and they try to change the subject.

  • Bob

    Do you think Gloria’s going to go after a mere U.S. Senate candidate? That’s small change to her.
    The frontrunner for a party’s nomination? Now that’s money in the bank and at least a month’s worth of TV time for her to milk for publicity.
    She needs something new to ride, since Michael Jackson isn’t around to keep her in the news any longer.

  • Anonymous

    BillO is such an ass and his segments is always filled with fallacy anyway.

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  • Rio

    Harry Reid deep sixed 15 jobs bills that passed in the House.  One bill deals with the pipeline from Canada which would bring 20,000 union jobs plus feeder jobs.  Even the unions are getting a bit miffed at old Harry over that one.  Instead, Dingy wants to keep putting forth pieces of Obama’s jobs bills that even democrats are filibustering, just so democrats can campaign on do nothing Republicans, all while sitting on a years worth of jobs bills completed in the House.  In a nut shell, people are not going back to work because Harry and Obama are playing politics with their livelihoods.

  • Rio

    You must not watch FOX, they covered all of those scandals.

  • Rio

    Hate to interupt this pity party, but looky here boys:

    Frances said that Rachel said that Bill O’Reilly said that Vitter should resign, but of course, Rachel didn’t believe him, just because it came right out off mouth is no reason for Rachel to believe.  So, I guess that’s your pass too……..continue whining:

    http://www.mediaite.com/tv/rachel-maddow-doesnt-believe-fair-person-oreillys-call-for-sen-vitter-to-resign/

  • Anonymous

    I doubt that we’re privy to voter registrations (only the Chinese have that access) but I’m certain I’ve heard Bill O say he was an Independent. FWIW

  • Bluetick

    Oreilly’s show is taped between 5 and 8pm est according to his website. It appears to me plenty of time for him to at least mention the new allegations.The presser was on during Meghan Kelly’s show and ran into the first show that Shepard Smith does,Fox did not cut to the LIVE feed. Fox spent the rest of the afternoon disecting the much more important story of the Micheal Jackson murder trial. CNN was the only TV news org. to carry the Cain story live and then the story got forgotten by the Micheal Jackson news.

  • Mr_Falafel

    Why would Bill talk about this? He would just set himself up for a falafel joke.

  • http://mediamatters.org/ Leedog

    But they’re willing to give Sanford a job at Fox so-called News!! Though, he was bashed by many of their cable news hosts at the height of Sanford’s scandal!!

  • http://mediamatters.org/ Leedog

    A sexual harasser (Bill-O) discussing another sexual harasser (Herb Cain) without full disclosure of Bill’s past is laughable!! O’ Reilly should invite Herb on his show to compare notes and tactics on how to victimize women!!

  • Mr_Falafel

    LOL Bill brings up the falafel, Herb talks about sexual chocolate. It would be like an interracial gay porn. I’ll pass. 2 conservatives 1 cup LOL

  • kromecom

    I don’t believe teabaggers understand the psychological phenomena referred to as “projection.” So let me explain in terms even a teabagger can understand.

    According to the theories of Sigmund Freud, psychological projection is a psychological defense mechanism whereby one “projects” one’s own undesirable thoughts, motivations, desires, feelings, and so on onto someone else (usually another person, but psychological projection onto animals and inanimate objects also occurs). The principle of projection is well-established in psychology.

    A party that maintained it’s competitiveness by exploiting race and racism (see Southern Strategy–something teabaggers refuse to acknowledge)

    Claim they abhor government intervention unless it entails infringing on sex between consenting adults, reproductive rights or protecting the wealthiest among us.

    They are hypocrites and liars through and through with no accurate sense of history or civil society

    Plus they’re 90 percent Caucasian. Not because minorities are brainwashed but because teabaggers are assholes.

  • Michelle

    It’s shocking that no liberals will address the actual issue of blatant media bias.  Shocking I say!!

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_INDMQVLIAILX35IYDLLHOP6RMA Larry L
  • Spermin Cain

    Did they mention O’Reilly’s loofah/vibrator/falafel sexual harassment, or the fact that Herman Cain’s employer only paid 1/400th of what FOX News paid to make O’Reilly’s victims go away?

  • NadePaulKuciGravMcKi

    Binyamin Netanyahu demands:
    media to pretend Newton Leroy Gingrich
    is more popular than Ronald Ernest Paul

  • kromecom

    Yawwwn! You’re so boring and predictable Michelle. It’s sad really. Keep wishing on a star and maybe one day you’ll be a real boy (or girl . . .or whatever)

  • Mari2JJ

    What is truly shocking is that people in our own party are attacking the women who made these complaints when they do not have a clue if the complaint is a hit job or not.  Women never get a fair shake when some powerful man is involved.  This sort of disgusting bias in our party will chase a lot of women away because we are so graphically shown that we cannot depend on our party to stand up for us if we are harassed.  I am determined to keep an open mind until this case goes to court and then we will see how much merit is involved with the complaint.  But my experience as a Psych nurse practitioner is that women are on their own at times like this.  We could change party affiliation but not very likely that would improve our situation although who knows.  But I find Republican behavior in this instance to be disgusting.  One complaint, doubts are legitimate, two complaints still one wonders but all these complaints lends some credence to the complaints.  But I say, keep an open mind till the court case happens.  Otherwise, women have no protection whatsoever.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_GVVYQPCVKVYKHC6TE5TMLH56JU The Improver

    Beyond the mouthpieces at FOX earning their deceitful living what I found interesting is that they didn’t even MENTION the press conference until about 90 minutes after its completion. And even then it was more of a side note than anything.

    I’m a believer in Freedom of Speech. But when it comes to the media I’d be all over regulations to insure that TRUTHFUL speech is required.

  • Keithec

    BRAVO!!!  This is about as cogent and intelligent a missive, as I have read in eons.  Might not FOX be able to use your writing services?  Just a joke – they’d go off the air first.  My congratulations!!

  • john499

    Regarding BillO:  think bathing with employee; or to boil it down to one word – loofah.  LOL

  • John499

    Can you show us any proof that Harry Reid killed 15 jobs bills. If you check closely, they all died under threat from the thugs that they wouldn’t help provide a super-majority. “the only thing we have to concentrate on for the next four years is making Barack Obama a one-term President.” Mitch McConnell. Nothing will happen until McConnell is voted out by Kentucky voters. Oh wait, they’re not much different than Mississippians in that respect. The only solution is to blame it on the colored guy and we all win, except the USA.

  • John499

    He’s a whore, just trying to survive without any ability.

  • Anonymous

    I agree that this was taped way before the Bialek conference. Days before.

  • Murphywoe

    If Bernard Goldberg is a democrat, I’m the effing tooth fairy.

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