David Corn

NYT Nixes Credit for Politico on Cain Story - Posted November 2, 2011
The waters are getting muddied with the alleged sexual harassment story on Herman Cain. Since Monday, Politico has been getting loads of credit for breaking the news -- on TV, online, and in print. The publication's Jonathan ... [PRNewser]

Good Morning FishbowlDC Readers - Posted October 31, 2011
Quotes of the Day Adios WaPo! PBS's New Prez and CEO Bo Jones mingles with Robert Mac... [FishbowlDC]

Good Morning FishbowlDC Readers - Posted September 23, 2011
Quotes of the Day -- the Google/Fox News GOP Debate Version Journo experiences random act of kindness "Mom with crying baby on plane just passed out earplugs to all sitting near them. Nice." -- Yahoo! News' Chris Moody en route to Orlando. ... [FishbowlDC]

Good Morning FishbowlDC Readers - Posted June 30, 2011
QUOTES of the DAY Slate's Dave Weigel in Aspen: "IT'S SO INTENSE" What journalists can expect to hear from the W: 'No comment' "A long, long day of not commenting lies ahead." -- Publicist Barbara Martin, who handles PR for the ... [FishbowlDC]

Good Morning FishbowlDC Readers - Posted May 25, 2011
QUOTES of the DAY CBS News Radio's Mark Knoller: "Pres. Obama - in white tie & tails - is escorted into State Dinner at Buckingham Palace by the Queen." Journos react to... [FishbowlDC]

Chris Matthews Compliments Republicans (Sort of) - Posted May 10, 2011
MSNBC "Hardball" Host Chris Matthews goes out on a limb Monday and pays GOP strategist John Feeherey a compliment: "Congratulations to your party. At least half the crazy people aren't crazy now." Another guest, Mother Jones' lefty Bureau Chief ... [FishbowlDC]

All Eyes on Lara Logan - Posted May 5, 2011
If you took a quick jaunt through CBS' pre-party to the WHCD last weekend, there was an assortment of journalists such as WJLA's Steve Chaggaris, Mother Jones' Bureau chief David Corn, NPR Publicist Anna Christopher and Politico... [PRNewser]

Roll Call's Pre-WHCD Party - Posted May 2, 2011
Before the pre-parties at the Washington Hilton billowed out into the hallways and while there was still some order, FishbowlDC caught up with Roll Call Senate reporter David Drucker at the publication's party. Though invited ... [FishbowlDC]

Good Morning FishbowlDC Readers - Posted April 14, 2011
QUOTES of the DAY The price of attending a Washington gala: You must pet weird animals and pose for pictures. Robert Redford and Gloria Reuben pet a wallaby held by National Wildlife Federation Naturalist Dave Mizejewski, wh... [FishbowlDC]

Good Morning FishbowlDC Readers - Posted April 8, 2011
QUOTES of the DAY Metro Weekly's White House correspondent Chris Geidner claims Thursday was Purple Paisley Tie Day. He wins our non-existent Pretty Tie of the Day award, an honor never bestowed on... [FishbowlDC]

Carney Shakes Things Up - Posted February 24, 2011
White House press secretary Jay Carney earned brownie points from reporters today by straying from the norm. Today in the briefing room, some reporters raised their hands. The tactic seemed to work in elevating mood levels. Scribes delig... [FishbowlDC]

Mickey Kaus Goes to Daily Caller - Posted February 18, 2011
Mickey Kaus is now at the Daily Caller. Way to stay employed Mick! ... [FishbowlLA]

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? Hide the Olives! - Posted January 31, 2011
When Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) comes to dinner, probably best to steer clear of olives. Not if you know what's good for you. Sure, he's settled the lawsuit. But you want to risk that? On Saturday night, lefty radio host Bill Press and wife, Carol, hosted a dinner at their home to... [FishbowlDC]

Good Morning FishbowlDC Readers - Posted January 6, 2011
QUOTES of the DAY Talk of the Town: Speaker Boehner's unstoppable crying "Oh boy....he's not going to make it. #Boehnertears" -- WaPo's Jonathan Capehart in a Wednesday tweet. "Got thru reference to mis... [FishbowlDC]

Morning Reading List 12.22.10 - Posted December 22, 2010
*Bob Ennis, the ex-hubby in Sunday's scandalous NYT "Vows" story, opens up to Politics Daily's Annie Groer. He blasts the NYT and said he feared the damaging effects it could... [FishbowlDC]

Good Morning FishbowlDC Readers - Posted November 29, 2010
QUOTES of the DAY Kurtz questions Cox's sobriety On his late Sunday morning program, CNN's "Reliable Sources", host Howard Kurtz asked GQ's ... [FishbowlDC]

So, NPR is Just Like the Nazis? - Posted November 18, 2010
Here's one of those statements that really deserves a follow-up question: ... [FishbowlLA]

Why is David Corn 'efforting'? - Posted November 16, 2010
The MSNBC schedule for today's guest lineup includes a bizarre couple of words. Things to ponder: Who says "efforting"? The network also has Mother Jones Washington Bureau Chief David Corn "efforting." What he's "efforting" at is anyone's guess. Here's how the schedule reads: "COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN" (LIVE, 8-9 P.M. ET) Host: ... [FishbowlDC]

Middle of the Night Banter - Posted November 3, 2010
What are journalists like in the wee hours of Election Night? Some attended parties, others did TV hits and still others were holed up in bed with a dangerous combination of champagne and computers (thank you FamousDC for that excellent imagery). To give you a sense, we've rounded up the best... [FishbowlDC]

Jake Tapper's Political Punch Now Packs Weekly Webcast - Posted October 5, 2010
Three weeks following its fifth anniversary, ABC News political blog Political Punch, written by senior White House c... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

Good Morning FishbowlDC Readers - Posted August 11, 2010
Quote(s) of the Day A slide, what fun! "Is there a giant inflatable slide on the House floor I'm unaware of?" - Bloomberg TV's Lizzie O'Leary on Twitter Tuesday on the suspenseful events of the House floor Tuesday, namely Rep. Charlie Rangel's (D-N.Y.) unanticipated floor speech. Not tweeting whil... [FishbowlDC]

Ackerman Has a Dirty-Talking Twitter Imitator - Posted July 26, 2010
Looks like Wired's Spencer Ackerman has an imitation Twitter handle who calls himself "Frackerman." This is an actual picture of Ackerman that the phony Ack uses. We dashed out his f-bombs; he writes the real thing. Unofficial name: S. Effen Ackerman. H... [FishbowlDC]

David Corn's Deep Dark Secret - Posted July 23, 2010
Mother Jones's D.C. Bureau Chief and Politics Daily columnist David Corn isn't buying the whole liberal journalism conspiracy theory about Journolist as portrayed in a series of stories in The Daily Caller this week. In his view, Journolist was a progressive place for a group of "progressive journalist... [FishbowlDC]

Rachel Maddow Critiques, Lunches with President Obama - Posted June 17, 2010
MSNBC host Rachel Maddow was critical of President Obama's address Tuesday regarding the Gulf oil spill. So on Wednesday, Maddow had an Oval Office backdrop placed behind her desk, and delivered her own version of the address, touching upon points she wishes the presid... [TVNewser]

Reader Has a Crush on Corn - Posted June 17, 2010
Earlier this week, Mother Jones Bureau Chief and Politics Daily columnist David Corn got good news on his looks. A woman wrote him to say that her mom has taken a fancy to him. He demurred and passed his looks off to makeup. The Corn fan clearly didn't agree. Corn's tweet: "That's make-up! RT... [FishbowlDC]

Good Morning FishbowlDC Readers - Posted June 17, 2010
Quote(s) of the Day Good home cooking with a plug for turkey necks "I'm sitting home boiling some left over shrimp from my last visit home. Got some onions, potatoes, corn & turkey necks. Plus something cold." -- Democratic Pundit and CNN Contributor Donna Brazile in a Wednesday tweet. Cable TV gets slapped down "Q:... [FishbowlDC]

Media Matters' 'Toxic Talk' Party for Bill Press Turns Up Powerful Pols and Scribes - Posted June 16, 2010
Man of hour Bill Press and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer Press hugs Lanny Davis with Rep. Clyburn nearby Despite POTUS's Office address, Media Matters partied down Tuesday night by hosting a book party at its downtown HQ for lefty radio host ... [FishbowlDC]

It's Election Night: Where's CNN? - Posted June 9, 2010
It's 11:13 p.m. Tuesday night. There are a slew of political primaries taking place around the country. And where is CNN? Slate's chief political correspondent and CBS contributor John Dickerson said on Twitter: "On CNN it's like there aren't elections to... [FishbowlDC]

Samuel's "The Upper House" Celebrated - Posted May 27, 2010
Roll Call's Emily Heil and MSNBC's Ken Strickland. A slew of journalists gathered at the Tabard Inn last night to raise a glass to Terence Samuel and his new book "The Upper House," a behind-the-scenes journey with the Senate's '06 freshmen class. Present were Senator Jon Te... [FishbowlDC]

Politics Daily to Celebrate 1st Birthday - Posted April 15, 2010
Politics Daily is throwing a birthday party for itself on April 30 at the National Press Club. The party is by invitation only; no party crashers allowed. It's not a typical party as D.C. parties go. Editor in Chief Melinda Henneberger and De... [FishbowlDC]

WTOP Reporter Helps Harried Commuters Tangled in Nuclear Summit Gridlock - Posted April 12, 2010
Photo credit: Neal Augenstein, WTOP Radio reporter This just in from the WTOP Traffic Center: "With nearly 50 heads of state in Washington, D.C. for the nuclear summit, the city faced possible massive traffic disruptions. WTOP reporters fanned out in force to give guidance to harried commuters including reporter ... [FishbowlDC]

The Two Funniest Journos in Washington Are... - Posted April 9, 2010
What passes for funny amongst journalists? Nipples. The word f--k. Ann Coulter's boobs. House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) being the hue of burnt sienna. And the National Press Club turning the Edward R. Murrow room into an RNC bondage bar. Journalists performing stand-up in the National Press... [FishbowlDC]

Good Morning FishbowlDC Readers - Posted April 6, 2010
Quote of the Day "If this golf thing doesn't work out for #Tiger, he'd make a great White House press secretary. --Mother Jones Washington D.C. Bureau Chief David Corn in a Monday tweet. ... [FishbowlDC]

Funniest Massa Quotes En Masse - Posted March 10, 2010
The past 24 hours in Washington D.C. has brought a tidal wave of reaction to the latest scandal to blow through town. This one, like all of them, comes with details that are better than fiction. Rep. Eric Massa (D-N.Y.), a freshman lawmaker, talked tickle fights with staff and a... [FishbowlDC]

Journos are Crazy for Candy - Posted February 1, 2010
Journalists around town are giddy about CNN's Candy Crowley, the newly announced host of the network's Sunday morning show, "State of the Union." She's the only woman in a Sunday morning anchor chair. She's the only woman... [FishbowlDC]

Corn Mocks Palin - Posted January 12, 2010
A tweet from Mother Jones Washington D.C. Bureau Chief David Corn: "I'll be doing [MSNBC's] Hardball tonight. It's God's plan." ... [FishbowlDC]

Rush Limbaugh Taken To Hospital With Chest Pains - Posted December 31, 2009
Conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh is "resting comfortably" after being admitted to a Honolulu hospital today. ALERT (sent from RushLimbaugh.com to media after 1 a.m. EST): Rush was admitted to a Honolulu hospital today and is resting comfortably after suffering chest pains.... [FishbowlDC]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted November 13, 2009
• NBC's Meet the Press: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and Rev. Al Sharpton • CBS' Face the Nation: Rep. Peter Hoekstra (R-MI), Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), CBS News • ABC's This Week: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former NYC Mayor... [FishbowlDC]

DC's Bravest Media Types Take Stage for "Karaoke in the Capital" - Posted October 22, 2009
How do you get cardigans and pearls to the Rock and Roll Hotel? "Karaoke in the Capital"... DC's bravest media types took center stage last night for charity. Donning a cowboy hat, a "Fort Worth Star Telegram" belt buckle, a leather belt that read "Schieffer" and a new beard, CBS' Bob Schieffer... [FishbowlDC]

Morning Reading List 10.19.09 - Posted October 19, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. What we know and what we're reading this Monday mo... [FishbowlDC]

AU Hosts Alums Plus Some for Media Panel - Posted October 14, 2009
What do NBC's "Meet the Press" host David Gregory and Congress Daily's ... [FishbowlDC]

Today's Reading List 10.12.09 - Posted October 12, 2009
Embedded video from CNN Video Hope you're enjoying a three-day Columbus Day weekend. Happy Birthday to Chris Wallace (h/t Playbook). And now, hopefully, everything you need to know in DC media today in one post... NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE | NEWS NOTES | AW... [FishbowlDC]

Happy 30th Anniversary to Diane Rehm! - Posted September 25, 2009
DC's radio legend Diane Rehm celebrated a 30th anniversary in style last evening at the Andrew M. Mellon Auditorium. Former CBS newsman Roger Mudd served as the master of ceremonies and friends and colleagues gave speeches to commemorate this milestone. NPR's Sco... [FishbowlDC]

David Corn's Blog Move From CQ to AOL's PoliticsDaily - Posted July 29, 2009
Like Sarah Palin, Mother Jones' David Corn says he's leaving-- leaving the blog he writes for CQ. Unlike Palin, Corn's taking on a new gig, moving to AOL's PoliticsDaily. He'll start later this week and joins some big names there- ... [FishbowlDC]

The Ticker: Schieffer, Frei, Wilson... - Posted June 24, 2009
> Bob Schieffer's younger brother has officially kicked off his run for governor of Texas. Tom Schieffer, a Democrat and a former ambassador to Australia and Japan during the administration of President ... [TVNewser]

Q&A Cafe With... Drumroll Please... Spinal Tap - Posted May 14, 2009
Photo courtesy of Carol Joynt. Spinal Tap- David St. Hubbins (Michael McKean), ... [FishbowlDC]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted April 10, 2009
NBC's Meet the Press: NPR's "Planet Money" Alex Blumberg and Adam Davidson and a roundtable with The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg, NPR's Michele Norris, Wash... [FishbowlDC]

We Laughed With Some, Laughed At Others - Posted April 6, 2009
Mother Jones Washington Bureau Chief David Corn was the first brave soul to take the stage. Friday at the National Press Club, a dozen of brave DC journos took to the stage for Commedia Dell Media presented by ... [FishbowlDC]

Sneak Peek: Tonight's Commedia Dell Media - Posted April 3, 2009
An exclusive sneak peek at tonight's Commedia Dell Media performers- Bloomberg's Scott Lanman and Mother Jones's David Corn. We've been talking about it for weeks now- Commedia Dell Media is tonight at 8pm at the National Press Club. ... [FishbowlDC]

Taking Out The Trash - Posted April 1, 2009
What we almost missed today... • Commedia dell Media, coming to a Press Club near you. Check out Conde Nast's Matt Cooper, radio personality Jamila Bey, Bloomberg's Scott Lanman, Mother Jones' ... [FishbowlDC]

How Funny Is Matt Cooper? Almost Time to Find Out at Commedia dell Media - Posted March 12, 2009
Tickets are now on sale for Commedia dell Media Friday, April 3rd at the National Press Club. The line-up includes ... [FishbowlDC]

FBLA's Wardrobe-Gate Wrap Up - Posted October 22, 2008
Here's a shocker: Sarah Palin doesn't pay for her own clothes or haircuts. The RNC shelled out $150K for Palin and kin to not look like rednecks...so they would appeal to rednecks. So because one of her Teddy Ruxpin-esque ... [FishbowlLA]

Mother Jones' DC Bureau Turns One - Posted October 15, 2008
You know the news industry is in rough shape when people start celebrating that they survived one whole year! But, last night on Capitol Hill, Mother Jones magazine celebrated the one year anniversary of its DC bureau. David Corn praised his staff and talked about how much fun the team is having... [FishbowlDC]

Corn Leaves The Nation For MoJo - Posted October 2, 2007
From the announcement: Mother Jones has hired veteran D.C. journalist David Corn to head its recently expanded Washington bureau, which will now have a staff of seven reporters and editors. The longtime Washington editor of The Nation, Corn has also written for the New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Harper's,... [FishbowlDC]

Corn Links With CQ - Posted August 7, 2007
The Nation's Washington Editor, David Corn, will contribute a regular blog to CQ's expanded free-content Web site, FishbowlDC has learned. It will launch this fall, along with several other opinionated blogs. Is the traditionally staid, "just the facts, ma'am" CQ trying to sexy things up a bit?!? ... [FishbowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 07.16.07 - Posted July 16, 2007
Good morning Washington. The Weekly Pew News Interest Index shows, "In the news last week, the war in Iraq and the investigation into the London and Glasgow car bombs were the most closely followed stories." From Carol Joynt's blog, she ... [FishbowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 04.30.07 - Posted April 30, 2007
Good morning Washington. Eggs are the preferred breakfast food of D.C. journos. Mother Jones on the Washington Times' gala. A reader has beef with WJLA: Thei... [FishbowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 04.25.07 - Posted April 25, 2007
Good morning Washington. Not everyone is a fan of Sanjaya, or at least you're not bummed that you didn't get a picture with him to show your mom. David Bass and David Corn ... [FishbowlDC]

Corn v. Bass - Posted April 16, 2007
Over at Pajamas Media, The Nation's David Corn and Qorvis Communications' David Bass chat about Iraq and politics. Why this wasn't filmed at the Palm, we'll never know... ... [FishbowlDC]