NBC: Craig a 'Conservative Crisis,' Another 'Right Wing' Scandal
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August 29, 2007
The NBC and ABC morning shows on Tuesday opened by using the Senator Larry Craig matter to tar conservatives and Republicans as NBC's Today show put "Conservative Crisis" on screen as Matt Lauer opened by asking, "Can the right wing withstand yet another scandal involving one of its own?" and Ann Curry demanded: "How does this specter of hypocrisy affect the party?" With "Party Problems" on screen under video of Craig, Bill Weir, fill-in co-host of ABC's Good Morning America, asked: "Is the GOP losing its grip?" Interviewing Joe Scarborough, NBC's Curry also listed scandals involving those linked to conservatives as if to blame the movement itself for the GOP's troubles: "First it's been a rough year for the right. Let's list them. Congressman Mark Foley, conservative pastor Ted Haggard, Senator David Vitter. All involved in scandals, accusing them of inappropriate conduct. So the question's gotta be asked, why do these kinds of scandals seem to be following Republicans, lately?"