Obama’s Outsourcing Allies
President Barack Obama recently called Mitt Romney an “outsourcing pioneer”—a title once bestowed on General Electric and its CEO Jeffrey Immelt, key Obama allies.
General Electric
MSNBC’s ALEC Hypocrisy
MSNBC’s parent companies, Comcast and General Electric, are both members of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), which MSNBC commentators like Martin Bashir and Karen Finney have blamed for the death of Trayvon Martin in order to condemn ALEC member Koch Industries.
Obama’s Network
The first family has been selective in its cameo appearances, reserving its star-power for networks owned by major supporters. Barack Obama will be gracing cable TV screens Saturday night when he introduces the movie of the week—To Kill a Mockingbird—on USA Network. Gregory Peck’s family, as well as several cast members, will join Obama for the prime time introduction for the film’s 50th anniversary.
