Thursday, August 14, 2008

Obama Nation Author Assailed for Lack of Credibility


Photo from source, Politico

It's really no surprise that one of the men behind the "Swift Boat Veterans for 'Truth'", Jerome Corsi, would now be ought to get Barack Obama. What is surprising is that Corsi is being treated as a credible source by anybody.

The allegedly fair and balanced FOX "News" has been featuring Corsi and his book on many of its programs, along with right-wing talk radio. As far as I know, the only naysayer in any of those appearances is the usually non-combative Alan Colmes. Fortunately, not everyone is won over by those outlets. The book is being debunked all over the place. Even the book's placement on the New York Times Bestseller List is being questioned, as right-wing organizations are buying the book up in bulk.

Here's hoping that this time, Corsi's dreams of derailing a Presidency do not take hold.

[Excerpt]

Wild theories of 'Obama Nation' author

The folks behind “The Obama Nation,” the wildly successful but factually disputed new book trashing presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, are casting it as a scholarly, thoroughly researched work. But its author has left a trail of wild theories, vitriol and dogma that have called into question his credibility. . .

Read more at: Politico



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