Comments on: Courier-Times Visits “Phone Bank” For Murphy Speech Reaction

By: Edit35

Edit35 — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:24:25 +0000

In 2006, the Courier Times served as a conduit to the Murphy campaign by giving them all info about events, times, places, etc. given to the paper by the Fitzpatrick campaign.

Fitz’ press spokesman, a former Courier reporter, repeatedly told me she could “trust” the paper, and that she would convince them to stop breaking confidence.

No such luck.

Every single thing Fitz had planned, every place he went, was dogged by protesters and lackies from the Murphy campaign, MoveON.nutjobs, and other nefarious types.

When confronted, Brien Scheid, the CT reporter, said he preferred having the two sides together in the same place because it was “easier for me to get quotes.”

By: Steven

Steven — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:21:17 +0000

I’ve got no ill will against you guys gathering for Murphy, campaigning for Murphy, volunteering for Murphy, rooting for Murphy, whatever.

The villain in this post is the BCCT, who purported to present a story about Bucks residents’ reaction to the speech when it was really the reaction of a roomful or two of Murphy supporters. It’s just deception. They don’t even try to appear to be an objective organization interested in journalism.

By: Bill Nazzaro

Bill Nazzaro — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:10:48 +0000

As one of Rob’s seven friends who was watching Patrick Murphy’s speech last night, I am glad to see you cover this event in your blog. Thanks for the coverage.

All the best, Bill

By: Edit35

Edit35 — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:40:11 +0000

Heck, why should the Courier Times bother getting the other points of view about military attorney Patrick Murphy?

Everyone knows that Murphy is a combat war hero beloved and respected by all, don’t they?