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Is The History Channel Pushing Right Wing Smears Of The Kennedys?

Robert Greenwald, with whom we are proud to be associated, writes, "The right wing has set its sights on the reputation of one of our nation's greatest political families: The Kennedys. And The History Channel is providing them a soapbox from which to spew their bile." He and the Brave New Films team have produced a new video with prominent historians speaking out.

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Hannity Pretends To Take The High Road Over Kennedy’s Death

Sean Hannity boasted last night about his respect for Ted Kennedy’s family and how he “decided not to go down the road” that other conservatives had pressured him into taking. Then Hannity just happened to enumerate those subjects he was too “respectful” to bring up: Mary Jo Kopechne and Kennedy’s “radical socialism.” With video.

"Fox Fan Email" Barely Mentions Kennedy's death

Someone forwarded me this "Fox Fan Scoop" email which announces what Fox thinks will be the upcoming highlights of tonight's prime time shows. The biggest focus is Rush Limbaugh, appearing on Glenn Beck, talking about "How the FCC plans to muzzle conservative talk radio." The only mention of Sen. Ted Kennedy, who passed away early this morning, is in the promo for Hannity and even then, the focus is on "Guest Sen. John McCain." You have to read the smaller print to find out, " John McCain reflects on the life of his colleague, Senator Ted Kennedy." Screen grab after the jump.

While World Mourns Ted Kennedy, Beck Slams Kennedy’s “Serve America” Act

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Glenn Beck: “I don’t want my History changed …we’ll decide together!”

Unbelievably, today - on the day much of the world woke up to the news that Senator Ted Kennedy had died - Glenn Beck went on a tirade accusing President Obama of "hijacking" the meaning of 9-11 by signing the The Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act into law. With Audio of Beck Show; Colbert Video

Fox Nation Turned Off Its Comments For Kennedy Thread

Fox Nation, that website that boasts about being a haven "for those committed to the core principles of tolerance, open debate, civil discourse--and fair and balanced coverage of the news," doesn't seem to have quite the same faith in its readers. It has removed its comments section for its leading story announcing the death of Senator Ted Kennedy. This despite the fact that comments on the site are moderated. Screen grab after the jump. UPDATE: Apparently the comments and the vitriol are available at Foxnews.com.