Sensationalism

We haven't exactly harkened back to the days of yellow journalism just yet, but if reporters get off on anything, it's being right at the scene of near-disaster, even when it's not necessary. They get a pat on the back for covering the story from the "eye" of the storm and the dramatization of an already sensational event sure gets those ratings higher for the networks. Case in point: Geraldo Rivera, FOX News. See below.

This is really more comical than it is sensational, though, I must admit.

[Source: jossip.com]

More to come

Click here to watch the second portion of Gov. Palin's sit-down interview with Charlie Gibson. It's quite interesting to learn more about this relatively unknown figure in politics. Gibson and Palin discuss earmarks, abortion, gun control and Hillary in the latest interview. Frankly, this woman scares me.

Barack cancels SNL appearance

The Obama camp issued the following statement yesterday:

"In light of the unfolding crisis in Texas, Sen. Obama has decided it is no longer appropriate to appear on Saturday Night Live tomorrow evening."

[Source: reuters.com]

Ike

My thoughts are with anyone affected by this deadly hurricane slamming into the coast of Texas and some parts of Cuba. Be safe Texans/Cubans and for God's sake listen to the mandatory evacuation. Don't be foolhardy, this hurricane is as bad as Katrina, and it has been said that 40 percent of people in the mandatory evacuation zones refused to evacuate for various reasons. Get out.

[Source: nytimes.com]

'The View' couch not so cozy

If Sen. McCain was hoping for a fun-loving tete-á-tete this morning on The View, he had another thing coming. Check out the highly contentious interview below. Those ladies have tenacity.

Live from New York

It's Barack Obama! No, not his doppelganger, seen below.

The Democratic presidential contender will be making an appearance on Saturday Night Live's season premiere this weekend, alongside 14 Olympic medal winner Michael Phelps.

"The details of the sketch are still being worked out," said an Obama campaign spokesperson.

Will John McCain be making a future appearance as well?

[Source: people.com]

Exclusive Palin interview

Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin sat down for a much anticipated exclusive interview with Charlie Gibson in her home state of Alaska last night. The full interview hasn't been posted online as of yet, but click here to watch selected clips of the governor in the hot seat.

She looked like a student who pulled an all-nighter to cram for the big test the next day, except instead of an all-nighter she had a good two weeks to prepare. At points, specifically when Gibson brought up the Bush Doctrine, I thought her brain was going to implode.

[Source: abcnews.go.com]