Howard Wolfson

Morning Reading List, 12.29.08 - Posted December 29, 2008
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Fox News Announces Election Night Plans - Posted October 29, 2008
Fox News will debut a brand new High Definition studio on Election Night, as viewers can watch FOX broadcasting on the network or the Fox News cable outlet (or on Fox News Radio...or on The Strategy room on Foxnews.com). Brit Hume anchors, beginning at 6pmET, on FNC, and Shepard Smith begins the... [TVNewser]

FNC's Growing Group of Left-Leaning Pundits - Posted October 20, 2008
Former Clinton campaign staffer Howard Wolfson joined Fox News as a contributor in July, and has appeared on a variety of programs since he started with the network. New York Magazine's profiles Michael Idov the FNC pundit. What is Wolfson's favorite FNC program to guest on? "Fox & Friends is my favorite... [TVNewser]

Judith Miller to Join Fox News - Posted October 20, 2008
So what do you do if you're a disgraced former investigative reporter for the national paper of record, who, in your own words, became a "lightning rod for public fury over the intelligence failures that helped lead our country to war?" You go work for Fox News of course! ... [FishBowlNY]

Olbermann Tells AP Reporter He Should "Find New Work" - Posted August 29, 2008
Chris Wallace said it was "an exceedingly smart speech." Howard Wolfson "thought it was great." Even Pat Buchanan called it "a genuinely outstanding speech". But the AP's Charles Babington, often a guest on MSNBC programs, wasn't as enthusiastic in his analysis of Barack Obama's acceptance speech, and Keith Olbermann called him out... [TVNewser]

Cable Quotables on Obama Speech: "I've Been Criticized For Saying He Inspires Me. To Hell With My Critics" - Posted August 28, 2008
Brit Hume: "It is clear from the response you are seeing that this audience clearly feels that this is the man and this speech has met the challenge of this venue and this speech was all that he wanted it to be." Keith Olbermann: "Vote for him or do not, but take... [TVNewser]

Cable Quotables on Obama Speech: "I've Been Criticized For Saying He Inspires Me. To Hell With My Critics" - Posted August 28, 2008
Brit Hume: "It is clear from the response you are seeing that this audience clearly feels that this is the man and this speech has met the challenge of this venue and this speech was all that he wanted it to be." Keith Olbermann: "Vote for him or do not, but take... [TVNewser]

FNC Exec. Fires Back at Olbermann - Posted August 27, 2008
TVNewser told you about last night's uncomfortable MSNBC moment which included a shot at Fox News. Keith Olbermann and Chris Matthews were talking about the characterization of Hillary Clinton as "some victim of foul play." Matthews commented, "Fox News, for example, seems to enjoy it. No accident they hired Howard Wolfson,... [TVNewser]

FNC Exec. Fires Back at Olbermann - Posted August 27, 2008
TVNewser told you about last night's uncomfortable MSNBC moment which included a shot at Fox News. Keith Olbermann and Chris Matthews were talking about the characterization of Hillary Clinton as "some victim of foul play." Matthews commented, "Fox News, for example, seems to enjoy it. No accident they hired Howard Wolfson,... [TVNewser]

Where Former Hillary Clinton Advisers End Up - Posted August 25, 2008
The AP's David Bauder writes about Lanny Davis and Howard Wolfson, close advisers to the Hillary Clinton for President campaign, now political analysts for Fox News. And how they got to Fox is as interesting as why they're there. Davis and Wolfson came to Fox this summer following bad experiences with rival... [TVNewser]

Keep Your Friends Close and the National Enquirer Closer - Posted August 15, 2008
If Howard Wolfson is to be believed Hillary Clinton lost the nomination to Barack Obama because the press didn't uncover the John Edwards love child story in time for all those Edwards votes to go to her. Regrets, we've had a few, etc. It's a rather shaky theory... [FishBowlNY]

Keep Your Friends Close and the National Enquirer Closer - Posted August 15, 2008
If Howard Wolfson is to be believed Hillary Clinton lost the nomination to Barack Obama because the press didn't uncover the John Edwards love child story in time for all those Edwards votes to go to her. Regrets, we've had a few, etc. It's a rather shaky theory... [FishBowlNY]

FNC Panel Post-Mortem - Posted July 16, 2008
Monday's Fox News TCA panel featured some already-noted fireworks, but what else? • The Sun-Sentinel's Tom Jicha sees a difference in the tone of certain panels: "Compare the hostility of the Fox News Channel press conference this year to one for [Keith] Olbermann last summer. TV writers did everything but wash Olbermann's... [TVNewser]

Chris Wallace On Keith Olbermann, and An Admission from John Moody - Posted July 14, 2008
It was Fox News' turn in front of the TV critics this afternoon, and the network known for playing a tough offense, found itself on the defense over one of its analysts and some recent on air controversies. On the panel, FNC's VP news editorial John Moody, Fox News Sunday host... [TVNewser]

Chris Wallace On Keith Olbermann, and An Admission from John Moody - Posted July 14, 2008
It was Fox News' turn in front of the TV critics this afternoon, and the network known for playing a tough offense, found itself on the defense over one of its analysts and some recent on air controversies. On the panel, FNC's VP news editorial John Moody, Fox News Sunday host... [TVNewser]

Cat Call From Fox News PR - Posted July 14, 2008
Insiders at the Television Critics Association press tour in Los Angeles sent us this image. It's a button with kittens and hearts and the phrase "Hugs and kittens from Fox News Media Relations." We're told the buttons have been spread around the ballroom where Fox News Channel is holding its Q&A in... [TVNewser]

Cat Call From Fox News PR - Posted July 14, 2008
Insiders at the Television Critics Association press tour in Los Angeles sent us this image. It's a button with kittens and hearts and the phrase "Hugs and kittens from Fox News Media Relations." We're told the buttons have been spread around the ballroom where Fox News Channel is holding its Q&A in... [TVNewser]

Wolfson Debuts on FNC, Murphy This Sunday - Posted July 11, 2008
New FNC contributor Howard Wolfson made his debut last night on Hannity & Colmes. Sean Hannity was the first FNC personality to welcome Wolfson to the team. "Welcome aboard as a contributor," he said. "I don't think we'll be agreeing often, but I don't agree with guy next to me that often... [TVNewser]

Matthews Gives the "Wish Well" to Wolfson - Posted July 9, 2008
MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews gave the "wishing well" treatment to Howard Wolfson, whose days of playing Hardball are over, for now. Yesterday it was announced Wolfson, one of Hillary Clinton's campaign strategists, was joining Fox News as a contributor. "I think it's the beginning of a beautiful relationship," said Matthews. "Reminds me of... [TVNewser]

Another Clintonite Joins Fox News - Posted July 8, 2008
From today's mediabistro.com Daily Newsfeed: Another of the most visible faces of the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign has joined Fox News Channel, reports The Caucus blog on NYTimes.com. Howard Wolfson, one of Clinton's top strategists, is expected to be announced as a contributor to the network today. "I thought that Fox's coverage... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 03.27.08 - Posted March 27, 2008
Good morning Washington. Dana Bash and John King will get married on Cape Cod over Memorial Day weekend. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | BOOKS | JOBS You would rather hang out with Barack Obama over Michelle. REVOLVING DOOR "Atlantic Names New Publisher... [FishBowlDC]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted February 29, 2008
Meet the Press: Republican strategists Mary Matalin and Mike Murphy and, Democratic strategists James Carville and Bob Shrum Face the Nation: New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, Sen. Chris Dodd and Sen. Evan Bayh. This Week: Howard Wolfson, Communications Director, Clinton Campaign; David Axelrod, Senior Advisor, Obama Campaign; New York Times' David... [FishBowlDC]

Lunch at Michael's: All Hail Tina Brown! - Posted March 8, 2007
When a little birdie told us to switch our weekly reservation from Wednesday to Thursday so as not to miss the confab of publishing powerhouses that were expected today, we did so in a heartbeat. We're happy to report today's crowd didn't disappoint. Where else could you see Newsweek honcho Jon... [FishBowlNY]

Obamagate Fallout: Is Hillary's Communications Director On Way Out? - Posted February 22, 2007
The plot thickens in L.A. following yesterday's Democratic campaign sludge-slinging between Camps Clinton and Obama over comments made by David Geffen in a Times article. Now Nikki Finke reports that Hillary Clinton's communications director, Howard Wolfson, the one that fanned the flames yesterday. Finke says senior campaign adviser Ann Lewis, formerly White... [FishBowlNY]