Is George Snuffaluffagus the next hack, er...journalist to go down?

[Eaglesin14 12]

Seems George has donated at least $75,000 to the Clinton Foundation Slush Fund over the past few years. He failed to inform his bosses at ABC, or the public.

 

George grilled the Schweizer guy, who wrote the "Clinton Cash" book pretty hard a few weeks ago......but failed to disclose he supports the Foundation financially.

 

Oops!

 

 

 

George Stephanopoulos discloses $75,000 contribution to Clinton Foundation

 

 

ABC News chief anchor George Stephanopoulos has given $75,000 to the Clinton Foundation in recent years, charitable contributions that he did not publicly disclose while reporting on the Clintons or their nonprofit organization, the On Media blog has learned.

In 2012, 2013 and 2014, Stephanopoulos made $25,000 donations to the 501 nonprofit founded by former President Bill Clinton, the foundation's records show. Stephanopoulos never disclosed this information to viewers, even when interviewing author Peter Schweizer last month about his book "Clinton Cash," which alleges that donations to the foundation may have influenced some of Hillary Clinton's actions as secretary of state.

In a statement to the On Media blog on Thursday, Stephanopoulos apologized and said that he should have disclosed the donations to ABC News and its viewers.

"I made charitable donations to the Foundation in support of the work they’re doing on global AIDS prevention and deforestation, causes I care about deeply," he said. "I thought that my contributions were a matter of public record. However, in hindsight, I should have taken the extra step of personally disclosing my donations to my employer and to the viewers on air during the recent news stories about the Foundation. I apologize."

Stephanopoulos is the chief anchor and chief political correspondent for ABC News, as well as the co-anchor of ABC's "Good Morning America" and host of "This Week," its Sunday morning public affairs program. Prior to joining ABC News, he served as communications director and senior adviser for policy and strategy to President Clinton. He also served as communications director on Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign.

 

 

http://www.politico.com/blogs/media/2015/05/george-stephanopoulos-discloses-contribution-to-clinton-207120.html

 

[Frank M 181]

Called it. It's impossible for RP to just post a couple of times a day in other people's threads.

 

Prepare for the onslaught of right wing nonsense that nobody cares about.

 

:banana:

[Eaglesin14 12]

Sorry this thread upset you so much, Frank. I had no idea you had a man-crush on George.

[NewbieJr 540]

He's been decent. We shall see.

[hoytdwow 202]

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[edjr 5,556]

 

[RLLD 3,455]

Liberal hack does something outside the lines? Less than jaywalking politically, rampant with every politician....

[TimmySmith 2,782]

Down goes George. He seems like a nice guy, but Brian Williams went down for lying and George appears to have done at least that.

[Eaglesin14 12]

Down goes George. He seems like a nice guy, but Brian Williams went down for lying and George appears to have done at least that.

He may survive. No rational human ever thought he wasn't a biased hack from day 1.

[Mike Honcho 4,014]

Down goes George. He seems like a nice guy, but Brian Williams went down for lying and George appears to have done at least that.

 

Non-disclosure <> Lying.

 

And seriously, charitable donations for "global AIDS prevention and deforestation"...my god, the scandal!!! It's exactly like saying you were an embedded reporter on combat missions in Iraq.

[TimmySmith 2,782]

He may survive. No rational human ever thought he wasn't a biased hack from day 1.

He is toast. Once Rush Limbaugh starts cracking on your network, and he's right, you have a serious credibility problem. On to cable for George. And I honestly like George.

[Sho Nuff 719]

 

Non-disclosure <> Lying.

 

And seriously, charitable donations for "global AIDS prevention and deforestation"...my god, the scandal!!! It's exactly like saying you were an embedded reporter on combat missions in Iraq.

 

Is that all that happened? He didn't disclose charitable donations that are likely public record?

That is what the righties are in a huff about?

[TimmySmith 2,782]

 

Is that all that happened? He didn't disclose charitable donations that are likely public record?

That is what the righties are in a huff about?

He did not disclose it prior to interviewing the author of the book about Clinton. This is journalism 100. Day 1 stuff at community college. Egg on face for an entire network.

[Eaglesin14 12]

 

Is that all that happened? He didn't disclose charitable donations that are likely public record?

That is what the righties are in a huff about?

Yeah, he came out and apologized because he did nothing wrong.

[Mike Honcho 4,014]

Yeah, he came out and apologized because he did nothing wrong.

 

Did SN say he did nothing wrong, did anyone? No. HTH

[Sho Nuff 719]

He did not disclose it prior to interviewing the author of the book about Clinton. This is journalism 100. Day 1 stuff at community college. Egg on face for an entire network.

 

So, unlike what you said, he didn't lie.

He didn't publicly disclose something that is public record and still handled the interview pretty well too right?

Im not saying its completely nothing...but given the lies told by Williams and BOR...this is silly.

[Cruzer 1,992]

George likes his chicken spicy..

[BunnysBastatrds 1,913]

George owes everything to the Clinton's. Not surprised.

 

And I wouldn't mind if he moderated a presidential debate. He'll be scrutinized one way or the other. You can see that he values his reputation. The exact opposite of the Candy Crowley types.

[Eaglesin14 12]

 

Did SN say he did nothing wrong, did anyone? No. HTH

He was quite forthcoming once he was outed and his cover up fell apart.

[IGotWorms 3,309]

Careful RP, you are going to out yourself to the Fuhrer

[Mike Honcho 4,014]

He was quite forthcoming once he was outed and his cover up fell apart.

 

What does Drobe say in situations like this...man...wait...it will come to me.

[TimmySmith 2,782]

 

So, unlike what you said, he didn't lie.

He didn't publicly disclose something that is public record and still handled the interview pretty well too right?

Im not saying its completely nothing...but given the lies told by Williams and BOR...this is silly.

If you believe that he is an idiot, then he didn't lie. I believe that he is intelligent enough to know what he was doing when he didn't disclose. Now he is claiming ignorance. Lying in my book. If you think this has no legs, you are wrong. The journalism community is always fighting for credibility and they take stuff like this very seriously.

[DanXIII 8]

If you believe that he is an idiot, then he didn't lie. I believe that he is intelligent enough to know what he was doing when he didn't disclose. Now he is claiming ignorance. Lying in my book. If you think this has no legs, you are wrong. The journalism community is always fighting for credibility and they take stuff like this very seriously.

 

I mean, the answer is right there in the OP's link ffs

 

In its own statement on Thursday, ABC News said it was standing behind its star anchor.

"As George has said, he made charitable donations to the Foundation to support a cause he cares about deeply and believed his contributions were a matter of public record," the network's statement read. "He should have taken the extra step to notify us and our viewers during the recent news reports about the Foundation. He’s admitted to an honest mistake and apologized for that omission. We stand behind him."

ABC News later told the On Media blog that it would not take any punitive action against Stephanopoulos: "We accept his apology," a spokesperson said. "It was an honest mistake."

[drobeski 3,061]

somewhat aware ?

[MDC 5,890]

Example of the grilling George have this Schwiezer guy:

 

"What evidence do you have to support your call for a criminal investigation?"

 

What a grilling! He actually had the nerve to ask a guy who wrote a book on Hillary's alleged political corruption to support that claim.

 

Worst gotcha question since "What magazines do you read?"

[Sho Nuff 719]

If you believe that he is an idiot, then he didn't lie. I believe that he is intelligent enough to know what he was doing when he didn't disclose. Now he is claiming ignorance. Lying in my book. If you think this has no legs, you are wrong. The journalism community is always fighting for credibility and they take stuff like this very seriously.

I think comparatively, this is tiny and calling it a lie is reaching.

[Eaglesin14 12]

Snuffaluffagus claimed in the interview that ABC News investigated the things in his book and didn't find a shred of evidence. This Snuffy quote was then used in a Hillary campaign ad trying to discredit the book.

 

However, Brian Ross and another ABC investigative reporter confirmed many things that were in the book. So, Snuffy lied......and that lie was used by Hillary to attack the book.

 

Nope, nothing to see here.......

[Mike Honcho 4,014]

Snuffaluffagus claimed in the interview that ABC News investigated the things in his book and didn't find a shred of evidence. This Snuffy quote was then used in a Hillary campaign ad trying to discredit the book.

 

However, Brian Ross and another ABC investigative reporter confirmed many things that were in the book. So, Snuffy lied......and that lie was used by Hillary to attack the book.

 

Nope, nothing to see here.......

 

Not that I would ever doubt your word, but maybe you could link us to the stories you are referencing.

[Eaglesin14 12]

Not that I would ever doubt your word, but maybe you could link us to the stories you are referencing.

 

I'm on the road. Heard a playback of Snuffy, and the ad on the radio.

 

Feel free to google it yourself.

[Mike Honcho 4,014]

I'm on the road. Heard a playback of Snuffy, and the ad on the radio.

 

Feel free to google it yourself.

 

Nope, you brought the allegations, you can google it. I'm sure you will get back as fast as you did with your math-tastic comments on the Cowboys thread.

[Eaglesin14 12]

 

Nope, you brought the allegations, you can google it. I'm sure you will get back as fast as you did with your math-tastic comments on the Cowboys thread.

Listen to the interview and try to tell all of us Snuffy isn't a hack carrying Hillary's water.

 

I'm sure you will not see this interview the same way any rational human would.

 

 

http://freebeacon.com/politics/abc-news-anchor-george-stephanopoulos-donated-50000-to-clinton-foundation/

[Mike Honcho 4,014]

Snuffaluffagus claimed in the interview that ABC News investigated the things in his book and didn't find a shred of evidence. This Snuffy quote was then used in a Hillary campaign ad trying to discredit the book.

 

However, Brian Ross and another ABC investigative reporter confirmed many things that were in the book. So, Snuffy lied......and that lie was used by Hillary to attack the book.

 

Nope, nothing to see here.......

 

 

Listen to the interview and try to tell all of us Snuffy isn't a hack carrying Hillary's water.

 

I'm sure you will not see this interview the same way any rational human would.

 

 

http://freebeacon.com/politics/abc-news-anchor-george-stephanopoulos-donated-50000-to-clinton-foundation/

 

Does the interview have his stating that ABC News investigated the book and didn't find a shred of evidence, ect. Cause I don't give a crap if it doesn't. Nice spin though, Mr. Mathlete.

[Eaglesin14 12]

 

 

 

Does the interview have his stating that ABC News investigated the book and didn't find a shred of evidence, ect. Cause I don't give a crap if it doesn't. Nice spin though, Mr. Mathlete.

Yes, it does.

 

Thanks for proving you really aren't interested in links, Sport. I will keep that in mind in the future.

[Mike Honcho 4,014]

Yes, it does.

 

Thanks for proving you really aren't interested in links, Sport. I will keep that in mind in the future.

 

Perhaps instead of cute reply, you state what the links proves & then maybe I'll click it next time. Also, it only showed the first half of your claim, not the important part that "Brian Ross and another ABC investigative reporter confirmed many things that were in the book.". It really doesn't prove what you said it did. Nice try though.

[edjr 5,556]

Not sure if you heard, an actual politician that happens to be republican resigned due to a scandal.

 

a liberal journalist is much more important to you

[Sho Nuff 719]

Not sure if you heard, an actual politician that happens to be republican resigned due to a scandal.

 

a liberal journalist is much more important to you

 

Yeah...but he didn't disclose he gave money to the Clintons...that moves the needle much more than some guy in Missouri.

[edjr 5,556]

 

Yeah...but he didn't disclose he gave money to the Clintons...that moves the needle much more than some guy in Missouri.

 

[Eaglesin14 12]

Not sure if you heard, an actual politician that happens to be republican resigned due to a scandal.

 

a liberal journalist is much more important to you

Not sure you heard, but I don't live in MO.

 

So that guy isn't relevant to me.

 

Sorry that thread didn't garner the outrage you were hoping for.

[Cruzer 1,992]

He addressed it this morning on GMA. Made a brief statement and apologized... I don't think much will come of it.

[drobeski 3,061]

well he certainly isn't biased at all, he should get to moderate a debate like candy