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CNN Calls Out Obama Campaign Over Romney Ad

The controversial and inaccurate anti-Romney ad from the Obama campaign hit another speed bump today as CNN attacked the ad.

During a live segment on Tuesday afternoon, Ashleigh Banfield unleashed on Obama campaign press secretary Ben LaBolt about the accuracy of the ad trying to link Romney to a steel plant that closed two years after Romney left Bain Capital. The CNN anchor pointed out the incorrect information in the ad as well as the “One Pinocchio” rating given to the ad by the Washington Post. Mr. LaBolt attempted to counter with typical campaign talking points, but was blunted at nearly every turn.

Banfield closes by admonishing the Obama campaign press secretary saying:

Keep it clean out there! For heaven’s sake.  We hate that crap on our television.

Be nice to each other. Pump your own guy up. Don’t tear the other guy down.

Watch the entire segment here:

When reached for comment about the segment, Ms. Banfield encouraged Blaze readers to watch again tomorrow as she promises to take on a Romney campaign representative over some questionable statements Mitt has been making about the employment numbers. Stay tuned.

Comments (129)

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  • zoro51
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:53pm

    chairman obama the SOCIALIST will say n do ANYTHING to make him look good pitty I dont buy into it IMPEACH OBAMA NOW

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  • OhSnappage
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:38pm

    I’m confused, Ben LaBolt is bashing President Obama with those exact talking points… did he not pick up on the CNN host telling him um, lets move away from that kind of talk?

    Dummies.

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  • NeoFan
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:36pm

    This is it sports fans. Obama is out Hillary is in. They would never turn on dear leader otherwise.

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    • lisa2994
      Posted on May 16, 2012 at 10:15am

      Yep! Not to mention that Bill Clinton started attacking him as well!

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    • Inlightofthings
      Posted on May 16, 2012 at 10:50am

      That’s plausible, but wouldn’t count on it. The possible fault in that thinking is that the progressive agenda is out of the bag regardless of the candidate and the Clintons know it. Look for more push-back from the likes of CNN who is on the ratings ropes and struggling for existence. It’s important that any message from conservatives include the progressive agenda, not just POTUS Obama. Rumors of Clinton replacing Biden are a joke – I doubt she would bail him out after the 2008 deal.

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    • NeoFan
      Posted on May 16, 2012 at 11:56pm

      I hope you are right inlight. I was thinking more like they would replace him with Hillary at the head of the ticket. Wouldn’t that be possible?

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  • Kenszen
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:53pm

    He keeps saying “Is [Romney's] economic policy the one that you want?” OK, fair enough question. So she should have asked, “And what’s Obama done for the economy? Do we want that for another 4 years? You talk about the middle class. What has Obama done for the middle class?” Obama doesn’t have a leg to stand on when it comes to the economy. He has no standing to criticize Romney on economic policies. So what that Bain execs had a golden parachute? What does that have to do with this failed steel company? So what that they profited even if this company failed. Main, that’s smart business. Profit if a company succeeds or fails. Seems to me that I would want someone who could figure that out to run our economy. What’s wrong with Bain being in business for profit and not creating jobs? Nothing! When people go into business, their incentive is to make money, not create jobs. Creating jobs is a by product of making money. No one, and I mean, no one goes into business with a goal of “Gee, I want to create x many jobs.” THEY WANT TO MAKE MONEY!!! And the libs and Obama and his minions want to make that something obscene. But it’s not–it’s what sets the US apart from any other country or civilization that ever existed–capitalism! When anyone has the potential to create wealth.

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    • GeorgieJo
      Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:26pm

      EVERYTIME a DemoLibtard says “THE FACT IS……..”
      Rest assured their brains have flipped into a robotic Howie Dean/DebbyWaspySchultz/BelaPeelooski MODE.
      THEY HAVE NO FACTS!!!!!!!!!!
      Bobbleheads for Barry!!!!

      OMG 2012

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    • BreeZee
      Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:37pm

      I just wish the left minions would answer a question without spinning their talking points and I wish the interveiwers would wake up and force these idiots to answer the question.

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    • Kenszen
      Posted on May 15, 2012 at 11:04pm

      @Georgiejo “THE FACT IS…” Yeah, you definitely got that right. When they say that you know a lie is going to come out.

      @Breezee Ditto.

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    • HKS
      Posted on May 16, 2012 at 6:41am

      I think when their mouth opens a lie automatically comes out, “truth is” they have nothing to offer except more of the same and are scared to death their end is near and it is.

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    • APROUDVETERAN
      Posted on May 16, 2012 at 9:17am

      @kensez
      You hit the nail squarely on the head !! People go into business to make money for themselves. Their blood sweat and tears go into making the company grown and have a profit. If somewhere along the line they are fortunate enough that the company reaches a point where employees must be added, its only then that they create jobs. These bleeding heart libs dont want to accept the fact that in business just like in life we have success and we have failures. BTW that is how people GROW you learn by your mistakes — at least should learn. But our socialist in the WH doesnt want anyone to experience any sort of pain –at least while there are American taxpayers to share the burden for all the unwashed and willfully unemployed.

      Obama OUT in 2012

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    • SONOFNANYE-HI
      Posted on May 16, 2012 at 1:10pm

      @GEORGIEJO
      The other pre-statement they like to spew is “Let Me Be Clear”… When I hear that, I know it isn’t a good time to bend over.

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  • tbo
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:47pm

    If they are talking about Mitt as a job destroyer, then we have to look at Obama’s record. How many people lost their jobs with the mandatory GM dealership closures?

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  • lukerw
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:43pm

    What is going on at CNN? They have gone from InTheObamaTank… to reporting some News that is Critical of the Left/Obama… but not yet doing any Investigative Reporting! Is this a FakeOut?

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    • pamela kay
      Posted on May 16, 2012 at 2:23am

      LUKERW, It is FAKE. Look at the timing. They have been exposed and called out allot lately. Now they are trying to lure in an audience. They are FOX wannabees. They need more viewers to push for BHO. They haven’t said or done anything that will damage the BHO campaign, they are just hoping to gain back some credibility. Don’t fall for it, it is temporary.

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    • TheBurningTruth
      Posted on May 16, 2012 at 5:30am

      I agree totally. CNN has been shown to be another Leftist Stooge Media outlet. Now they’re trying to pretend to be neutral, but we know where that will go when push turns to shove. They‘ll be back in President Bonobo’s pocket.

      Enjoy the stages call-out as it might get the attention of some undecided independents, but do NOT suck in on this being an honest change.

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    • Shifty6
      Posted on May 16, 2012 at 9:47am

      Pscully got it right. Romney is a sucker for pleasing people. He is going to go all positive all the while Obama will trash him. Libs have NO MORALS. Thats why Wasaman goes off on her rants about completely false statements.

      They know they can say anything with no repercussions and move on. The damage is done and people still believe the first statement.

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  • eyestoseeearstohear
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:41pm

    IF CNN wanted to “CALL OUT” someone, they need to CALL OUT OBAMA ON
    BEING THE FIRST PRESIDENT (EVER) IN THE HISTORY OF AMERICA – FOR
    GOING AGAINST GOD, GOD’S PLAN FOR LIFE AND FOR APPROVING TO GIVE
    A PHYSICAL IMPOSSIBILITY FOR PROCREATION, HIS APPROVAL.
    NO OTHER MAN – ON EARTH (EXCEPT SATAN) HAS EVER OR WOULD DO THIS.

    IF Obama ISN’T the Anti-Christ – HE IS 2ND IN LINE FOR THE JOB!

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    • KingCanon
      Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:46pm

      A prelude for sure!

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    • koreanvet
      Posted on May 16, 2012 at 6:37pm

      yes he is the ANTI-CHRIST. if he is re-elected, there will be a dec. 2012 happening. our GOD will not abide the stupidity of his people a 2nd time.

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  • homebuilder
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:40pm

    What would you expect from a candidate that hates America and everything it represents
    This man only wants to make the idea of making money evil. This moron forgets is that if a company does not profit it can’t weather down turns or keep employees. If a company needs to lay off people to make it profitable then that is life. If a company is not profitable then all the employees loose not just the ones that produce less or cost too much. Don’t forget the owners loose much more because they place their own capital (money for all those left leaning, communists, socialists, progressives or marxist) at risk with the hope of creating profit for themselves and growing their business. They loose the income created by the business, their initial investment and possible much more. Businesses take risk to create opportunity for themselves and their employees. If there is no possibility of reward why would anyone take the risk.
    If a company is following all the laws and treating its employees the way they should there is no such thing as too much profit. I don‘t hear anyone calling of Obama’s corporate friends evil. Didn’t he just attend a private dinner with his hollywood wealthy at $50,000.00 per plate. Where is the outcry from the left at this? Using their ridiculous logic, they obviously make too much money in the movie business if they can spend a years salary just to hob knob with the commander in thief.

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    • friedclouds
      Posted on May 16, 2012 at 2:02am

      LOSE!!!! not “loose” You set something loose, you lose a battle, or lose you’re keys. Bad grammar dilutes your argument. Please, people, proof read before posting. You give our enemies ammunition when you mangle your native tongue.

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    • jmar9651
      Posted on May 17, 2012 at 7:48am

      this is a reply to Friedclouds, not homebuilder. There was no “reply” button for Friedclouds.
      Friedclouds, please don‘t correct anyone else’s grammar. You used “lose you’re keys” in your comment. It is lose YOUR keys. You’re stands for “you are”. So you can‘t lose ’you are’ keys; however, you can lose YOUR keys.

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  • vinnymac46
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:40pm

    What if this steel company somehow was “saved” by Romney and ended up being a success story? Would “Ben” still claim Romney was in charge of Bane?

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  • lassiegirldawn
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:40pm

    Without Bain, those people would have lost their jobs nine years earlier. Even Donald Trump said he had to purchase steel from China because US steel was too expensive. The Unions allowed this to happen and to outsource all these jobs. How many people has the Commie In Chief put out of work???

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    • dah.rackemup
      Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:01pm

      the key word in that little ditty is union.think of why jobs went overseas,union,cant compete with the high wages.they bleed you till tour dry and they move on to the next victim.thats how it happens and the head crooks are obumboys buddies.

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    • Machtyn
      Posted on May 16, 2012 at 2:04am

      Well put. And for some truth to the situation: Did Mitt Romney really sink those companies for profit? http://americaneedsmitt.com/2012/05/aaaaarh-did-pirate-mitt-sink-companies-for-their-treasure/

      Why Conservative Republicans tried this tactic is beyond me. But even Obama, after seeing the failed attempts by Perry and Gingrich on this subject, still tried it… he’s not as good a campaigner as they make him to be.

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  • possom
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:39pm

    Too little too late!

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  • abbygirl1994
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:38pm

    Oh what webs they weave….now lets talk about all of Obama’s failures… true stories they are! Obama’s campaign ad staff our liars andnothing more! Shame on them! Evil is evil!

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  • bpodlesnik
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:37pm

    This guy needs to learn how to read off talking cards better.

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  • fishandpoi
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:31pm

    No sure what to make of CNN’s resent comments about how the dems are dumping on the GOP and that CNN seems to be trying to be more fair and balanced? Nevertheless, it is refreshing. Will keep an eye on this odd behavior of CNN. ps still don’t watch the network but, do read their stories.

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    • RebelPatriot
      Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:49pm

      It’s a trap! They are needing to boost their ratings and don’t want everyone watching Fox during the elections. Plus, when they begin to hammer of Romney they will seem more credible because of their minor attacks against King Hussein’s campaign ads.

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  • Ron_WA
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:30pm

    I watched this … thought it was pretty funny … this guy was even worse than Obummer, Gibbs or A$$holerod – at least they sort of look as if they believe their own lies & might even be able to sell it to the weak minded but this guy couldn’t sell ice in the middle of the desert …

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    • Ron_WA
      Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:54pm

      I also really liked her point about keeping it “clean” & keeping the dirt y politics off the air – build your guy up stop; wasting Americas time tearing the other guy down – America is tired of that!

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  • NeoFan
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:25pm

    OK SorosTards What is going on here? These guys are on your payroll so what gives? Are we getting ready for the Hitlery candidate swap?

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  • CaliforniaD
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:20pm

    If Mitt Romney is a “job destroyer,” that’s what we need to cut jobs out of a bloated, inefficient, and expensive Federal workforce. If we are going to live within our means as a nation, we will have to reduce Federal jobs, as well as cut entitlements and wasteful spending. Romney is the best bet to turn around and save the Federal government.

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    • RebelPatriot
      Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:44pm

      He does know how to cut the fat out of the management team in order to make for a much leaner and efficient company.

      This could come in handy in D.C. I hate to see the unemployment numbers go up, but with Romney opening up energy resources the economy will be growing again so there will be plenty of private jobs for all the sloths we live off our tax money.

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    • starman70
      Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:51pm

      Not only that but the remaining Federal employees must be made to WORK for their living. Ever been to the Social Security Office? It’s like watching a snail race.

      In government employee circles, the motto seems to be do the least work you can get away withm and demand the highest pay possible. Welcome to Frande, Greece, Italy, Spain and every other country with inefficient and bloated government bureaucracy.

      The gov. hires 4 guards to watch defunct aircraft to thwart theft of parts.
      Soon someone realizes that these guards needs a supervisor and he needs a secretary.
      Because no one is watching the supervisor, an upper level supervisor is appointed and he needs two secretaries to function. Realizing there are more sites, more guards, and supervisors are appointed by the upper level supervisor. The job is bigger so the supervisor needs an assistant. The assistant needs two secretaries to handle his paperwork coming in from all the guards.
      Congress soon realizes that it must create a department of defunct aircraft and soon a whole bureaucracy is created wirh hundreds of managers and secretaries just because someone wanted thwart the theft of parts from worn out and discarded aircraft. The head of the new bureaucrocacy is soon elevated to the president’s cabinet. He becomes the secretary of defunct and discarded aircraft.

      Before it’s over, 4 guards turns into a gigantic, bloated ,inefficient government entity AT THE TAXPAYER’S EXPENSE.

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    • tzion
      Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:47pm

      Wow. That is probably the best argument I’ve heard all day.

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  • FromSeaToSea
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:15pm

    Great Video – The World Takeover (including the US) Of The UN. -

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiClGkRqQxw&feature=relmfu

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  • dietrdeb
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:10pm

    Looks like CNN’s Down Ratings are causing a shift to the right!

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    • RLTW
      Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:18pm

      In my book it won’t help, they waited far too long deciding to be legitimate news people.

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  • clockwatcher
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:10pm

    Rule #1 for democrat The Black Jimmy Carter is God. Republicans are insane monsters.

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  • Baddoggy
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:10pm

    They must need some ratings. Thge two people who watch CNN are bored too…

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  • P8riot
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:10pm

    Romney is going to win by a landslide in November!

    Romney/_____ 2012!

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    • DEFCON4
      Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:23pm

      Hey P8RIOT I agree ,fill in the blank with Sen Rubio and thats exactly whats going to happen!

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    • justangry
      Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:30pm

      At least your cheerful optimism is refreshing. I’ll feel bad for you when you find out what he really is.

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    • WISEPENNY
      Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:34pm

      Rand Paul in the blank!

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    • DEFCON4
      Posted on May 15, 2012 at 11:02pm

      @ WISEPENNY Rand Paul is also a great choice ! But a ” M.R.2 squared ‘ would be a catchy bumper sticker…….

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    • RepubliCorp
      Posted on May 16, 2012 at 1:48am

      JUSTANGRY And when did ever take a hard look at what Ron Paul is?

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    • justangry
      Posted on May 16, 2012 at 6:31am

      @Republicorp, Yes, I looked at the bills he proposed in congress and his voting record. Did you?

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    • P8riot
      Posted on May 16, 2012 at 11:02am

      @DEFCON4 – I too would like to see Rubio in the VP slot. I was lucky enough to be in Florida and vote for him a few years back… since I don’t live in Florida anymore, this would be a way I could vote for him again :)

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  • Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:07pm

    They remind me of a WWF referee, come on keep it clean…hey look a butterfly…..Wham…….Gee, how did you get hit in the head with a chair Romney……No, it couldn’t have been Barrack, see how Godlike he looks. Hey another butterfly, look out he has a gun…..Run Romney Run.

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  • f_the_commies
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:07pm

    THANK YOU ASHLEY! Finally fair media. By the way she is hott!

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    • Ron_WA
      Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:34pm

      Yes, she is hot … a gun owner & shooter as well …

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  • onegodinkansas
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:05pm

    so that would be 54000 regular CNN viewers, & then Blazers, they’re just trying to quintuple (@ least) their viewership

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