MediaMatters: Fox News’ declaration that election results mean “Obamacare” is dead is undermined by facts

Following an attack that conservatives previewed prior to the elections, Fox News and other right-wing media have seized on gubernatorial elections in Virginia and New Jersey to baselessly declare, in Dick Morris’ words, that the results were a “deathblow to Obamacare” and have argued that the election should send a message to moderate Democrats. But exit polls do not support these claims, showing that in both states, the voters who cited health care as a top concern sided with the Democrat in the race. [ READ MORE ]

Media in 2001: Off-year elections have little national significance — Conservative media are attempting to use the results of gubernatorial elections to suggest President Obama’s agenda and Democrats’ 2010 electoral prospects are in trouble. In the wake of Bob McDonnell’s apparent victory in the Virginia gubernatorial race, Media Matters has documented examples of media arguing that Democratic victories in 2001 had little national significance. [ READ MORE ] [ Notes: About that AP claim of a "GOP sweep" ... ]

Limbaugh dismisses exit polls, says governors’ races were all “about Obama“

Dems win two congressional seats, Beck guest host Gray calls it a “bloodbath for Democrats.”

Congressman Compares GOP Ticket To The TALIBAN

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