Rich Lowry

Rich Lowry: The FishbowlDC Interview - Posted April 9, 2009
Say hello to Rich Lowry- don't call him Richard- co-author of "Banqo's Ghost" with Keith Korman. In Lowry's own words the basic plot: "Left-wing journalist sent on a rogue CIA mission to Iran to assassinate Iran's top nuclear scientist; mayhem ensues. Some people will have fun arguing whether one character, the left-wing... [FishBowlDC]

Cabler Connections to the Mumbai Attacks - Posted November 27, 2008
As networks were looking for correspondents on the ground to cover the attacks in Mumbai Wednesday, FBN had someone to talk to — reporter Jeff Flock's daughter, Elizabeth Flock. Flock is in Mumbai working for Forbes Magazine, and called in with reports of the situation. At the end of the segment, anchor... [TVNewser]

Rick Davis Reflects on Palin Media Roll-out - Posted November 14, 2008
With the election over, Sen. John McCain's campaign manager Rick Davis is speaking out about the thinking behind Gov. Sarah Palin's initial interviews (via Jossip). The National Review's Rich Lowry takes a lengthy look at the McCain campaign in the upcoming issue of the magazine, but gives some of Davis' answers in... [TVNewser]

"Polar Opposities" and "Different Realities" - Posted October 27, 2008
Two of the most high-profile media writers were thinking the same thing over the weekend. The AP's David Bauder and Washington Post's Howard Kurtz each write today about the vast difference between MSNBC's Countdown with Keith Olbermann and some of FNC's programs. Bauder looks at "polar opposites" Olbermann and Bill O'Reilly. "The... [TVNewser]

Buckley Explains His National Review Departure - Posted October 15, 2008
Yesterday, Christopher Buckley wrote on The Daily Beast that he was leaving his father's magazine, The National Review. Rich Lowry wrote on NRO's "The Corner": "We continue to have the highest regard for Chris's talent and wit, and extend to him warmest regards and understanding." He appeared on "Hardball" last night to... [FishBowlDC]

Christopher Buckley Resigns from National Review Over Obama Endorsement - Posted October 14, 2008
The Obama endorsement craze claims it first conservative victim! We told you earlier today that Christopher Buckley was one of a growing group of conservatives to endorse Barack Obama. He apparently did so at Tina Brown's newly launched The Daily Beast instead of at his regular gig on the... [FishBowlNY]

Maher on Lowry's Sex Life - Posted October 7, 2008
From HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher" on Friday: MAHER: Rich Lowry, who's the editor of the National Review -- it's kind of a serious publication -- listen to what he said. He said: "Palin projects through the screen like crazy." He said, "I'm sure I'm not the only male in America... [FishBowlDC]

Cable Networks Debate VP Debate Moderator Gwen Ifill - Posted October 1, 2008
This morning the cable networks are discussing a potential conflict of interest related to VP debate moderator Gwen Ifill. Last night, WorldNetDaily published a story about Ifill's new book "The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama." WND reports that in the book Ifill argues the "'black political structure'... [TVNewser]

The Story With "The Story" - Posted February 21, 2008
(alternate headline: "Bill Keller's day is gonna suck") Yeah, so have you heard about this New York Times McCain story? Initial assessments and punditry do not support the New York Times' decision to run the piece. McCain says it's not true. Bob Bennett says the NYTimes has "lowered its standards" and calls the... [FishBowlDC]

Why The Hotline Kids Are Having More Fun Than You Today - Posted April 3, 2007
"Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints! Is that $23 million in your pocket or is Rich Lowry just really happy to see you?" We kid you not: So begins the latest installment of HotlineTV... UPDATE: And one tipster writes in to remind everyone, "Hotline kids have more fun than you EVERY day."... [FishBowlDC]