Journalist and historian Jon Meacham was a big fan of Joe Biden’s acceptance speech last Saturday night. This should probably be no surprise — he helped write it.
The problem was that Meacham praised the speech as a pundit on MSNBC without telling anyone that he was involved in its composition. They’ve since fired the historian as a paid contributor, but say he is welcome to appear on air as an unpaid guest.
There’s no shortage in hubris in Meacham’s deception, but it isn’t surprising. For many on the left there are just no rules so long as one is opposing Donald Trump.
There is a serious and deep danger to demonizing political foes in the way that so many have demonized Trump. It gives journalists license not just to attack in unfair ways, but in Meacham’s case to lie about an obvious conflict of interest.
Just after the Meacham story broke, three MSNBC commentators announced they were jumping ship to take positions in Biden’s transition team.
It’s refreshing for the soul of the Nation to not have hangers-on political hacks like Biden be in charge of anything. The same applies to his adjustable wench running mate.
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Dirty Media owned by Democrats can Run but they can’t Hide !!!