Blackwell Writing a Conservative Column, Debut says Libs Bad @ Talk Radio

[mod mom]

Wednesday, February 28, 2007


Ken Blackwell, editor of Townhall.com
-SNIP
Townhall.com, which bills itself as the largest conservative online opinion, news and community site today announced that Blackwell will be a contributing editor. Blackwell will write a weekly column for Townhall.com and provide a weekly 60-second radio commentary for the Salem Radio Network.

"Ken Blackwell is one of the most talented and passionate conservative leaders in America," said Hugh Hewitt, Townhall.com executive editor and host of a nationally syndicated radio show. "We are honored that he has chosen Townhall.com to be his online intellectual home."
"Townhall.com is the preeminent umbrella site for conservatives because it combines the time-tested power of talk radio with the cutting-edge power of the blogosphere," Blackwell said in a prepared statement. "It’s a tremendously potent combination, which is why I’m so happy to be a part of this outstanding organization."

Two weeks ago, the Buckeye Institute for Public Policy Solutions announced that Blackwell has joined its conservative research group as a Ronald Reagan Distinguished Fellow. There, Blackwell will focus on state issues with national significance such as taxes, energy, education and health care reform. Meanwhile, the Buckeye Institute has started a new Eye on the Statehouse blog here.

http://frontier.cincinnati.com/blogs/gov/2007/02/ken-blackwell-editor-of-townhallcom.asp#comments

His article (NOTE: WE CAN EMAIL HIM AND LEAVE COMMENTS at link below):

Liberals Aren’t Very Good at Talk Radio
By Ken Blackwell
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
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New York Congressman Maurice Hinchey is on a mission. His Website prominently quotes the congressman’s call to arms, “A diverse American media that presents a wide array of ideas from all sides of the political spectrum is essential to the maintenance of our democracy. If the media becomes corrupted then we've begun the erosion of the American political system and the American democracy.”

Before we begin the chorus of amens, it’s important to note the congressman isn’t talking about the evening news on ABC, CBS and NBC. He isn’t talking about the New York Times, Washington Post, L.A. Times, San Francisco Chronicle or even the Cleveland Plain Dealer. And no, he doesn’t care about CNN and MSNBC either. They don’t bother the good representative. He is talking about Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Laura Ingraham, Hugh Hewitt, Dennis Prager and Michael Medved.
You see, Congressman Hinchey is a liberal and liberals are good at several things. They make entertaining movies and write catchy toe-tapping songs. They even make delicious all natural ice cream. But they can’t figure out talk radio. In fact, they are terrible at it. Al Franken never really competed with Rush Limbaugh as he had promised. And Air America Radio became a better punch line than bottom line.

While liberals hold a virtual monopoly on broadcast television and print news, many on the left just can’t stomach the reality of a dominant conservative presence on talk radio. They want to give Mr. Franken and his pessimism and rage-filed talk radio comrades something they could not obtain on their own – market share.

http://www.townhall.com/Columnists/KenBlackwell/2007/02/20/liberals_aren’t_very_good_at_talk_radio

I REALLY THINK OLE KENNY-BOY WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

[TheCowsCameHome]

1. Clownhall is like an open sewer. Jump right in, Ken.

Grab a straw and join the party.

[tanyev]

2. Ken Blackswill wasn't very good at running honest elections.

So there.

[Botany]

3. Funny the radio station in Columbus w/ Stephanie Miller & others

were doing great until they were forced to flip by clear channel.

Steph sent me the #s and she had tripled the ratings and then
last fall doubled them again.

Blackwell is blowing smoke to cover the fact that the big $ from
the Right Wing wanted them shut down. Just like he blew
smoke about the fair election in Ohio.

Go to talkers magazine and look @ the #s Franken, Schultz, Miller,
and Rhodes pulled in .... very good #s considering they are or
were on crap ass stations and and had far fewer radio stations broadcasting
their shows.

[mod mom]

6. 9 Billion missing in Iraq. Just saying...

[Bluzmann57]

4. Blah blah blah

When a RW talking (or writing) head has an original thought please let us know. We've been hearing this talking point since AAR came on the air. Of course, they never talk about Stephanie Miller or Schultz or any other Progressive host who actually gets ratings and have no affiliation with AAR. C'mon righties, let's have something original here.

[BlueManDude]

5. Liberals aren't sheep waiting breathlessly to be told what to think every day

For all they're talk about individual freedom, RWers really love the authority figure who will lay down the law for them to follow. Actual freedom and individuality scares them to death and angers them. There's safety in numbers. They truly are the sheeple.

[Initech]

7. At least we're better at satire!

[oldtimecanuk]

8. This POS should be behind bars if anyone should be.... He is a ...

major scumbag...

ww

[mod mom]

9. Read the comments on blackwell's hometown blog:

http://frontier.cincinnati.com/blogs/gov/2007/02/ken-blackwell-editor-of-townhallcom.asp#comments

ps comments can be left anonymously w/o registering (but there is a delay in appearing)

[roseBudd]

11. Here's all you need to know about Ken Whitewell...

htttp://blacksagainstblackwell.com

[gratuitous]

10. Phew! More welfare for conservatives

Sooo glad Mr. Blackwell didn't have to go work for a living. So declasse, you know.

[autorank]

12. Doesn't is just make you want to throw up sometimes...

I mean, the guy got spanked in the Governor's race but seriously, he needs to be the subject
of an investigation. Why go after a couple of entry level poll workers if you don't go after
"Mr. Big?"

Excellent Post!