George Stephanopoulos- Credibility being questioned (2 Viewers)

[avoiding injuries]

http://money.cnn.com/2015/05/14/media/george-stephanopoulos-apology/

George Stephanopoulos, the chief anchor of ABC News, apologized on Thursday for not telling viewers or his bosses about $75,000 in recent donations to the Clinton Foundation.

The revelations shocked many in the television news industry and prompted stern reactions from a number of prominent Republicans. Within hours, Stephanopoulos came out and said he would recuse himself from ABC's planned Republican presidential primary debate, scheduled to take place next February.

"I don't want to be a distraction," he told CNNMoney, "so I'm not going to moderate that debate."

However, Stephanopoulos said, "I am going to continue to cover the 2016 campaign."

In a phone interview -- perhaps intended to stem the damage done by the revelations -- Stephanopoulos called the donations a mistake and reiterated his earlier apology.

Stephanopoulos was one of Bill Clinton's closest advisers during Clinton's first term as president. He is now one of the most-respected and best-paid anchors at ABC News.

The network is not taking any disciplinary action against him.

"He made charitable donations to the foundation to support a cause he cares about deeply and believed his contributions were a matter of public record," the network said in a Thursday morning statement.

"He should have taken the extra step to notify us and our viewers during the recent news reports about the Foundation," the network continued. "He's admitted to an honest mistake and apologized for that omission. We stand behind him."

The existence of the donations was first reported by Politico and the Washington Free Beacon on Thursday morning.

ABC initially said Stephanopoulos had donated a total of $50,000 to the foundation, once in 2013 and once in 2014.

Later in the day, he said he'd forgotten about a third donation of $25,000, back in 2012, so the total is actually $75,000.

 

[urbanhack]

Pin it?

 

[17seconds]

Why can't he give to the Clinton Foundation? It's a humanitarian organization.

 

[rockaction]

I've laughed for years over Steph having an anchor position. This is hardly the tipping point.

Democratic operatives with bylines. That's our journalism these days.

 

[urbanhack]

Democratic operatives with bylines. That's our journalism these days.

yes....that's it!

 

[rockaction]

 

[Cjw_55106]

I don't care about the donations myself. That being said, you're living the good life when you forget you gave away 25K.

 

[Koya]

I don't care about the donations myself. That being said, you're living the good life when you forget you gave away 25K.

Now imagine it was 75k

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

The difference is he had a stake in the issue. Stephanopoulas was asking about an issue he had a personal stake in, the legitimacy of a non-profit he had himself donated to.

And there is the issue of the Clintons' failure to disclose, then he himself did not disclose. Then he was also discussing the issue of conflict of interest when he himself had a conflict of interest.

Round and round.

And no while many of us are politically interested to outright junkies a lot of Americans have no clue he personally and directly worked for the Clintons. To lots of Americans he is a journalist, a reporter reporting. Maybe if he had been trained as a reporter this would not have happened to him. In light of Greg Williams I'm sure he and ABC wish he had just disclosed. But even a disclosure of a conflict does not remove the conflict. Which is likely why he did not disclose.

 

[MaxThreshold]

Why can't he give to the Clinton Foundation? It's a humanitarian organization.

Sure it is. 1 penny for every dollar goes to humanitarian needs.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

I didn't know he was an anchor.

That said, this is no big deal IMO. The guy worked in the Clinton White House. Of course he's a Democrat. Duh.

 

[ArbyMelt]

Are there any network anchors that aren't democrats?

 

[rockaction]

Are there any network anchors that aren't democrats?

They're Todd Andrews independents.

 

[MaxThreshold]

Are there any network anchors that aren't democrats?

Fantastic point.

With all the protection the media gives the left this probably should have been the first question asked.

 

[MaxThreshold]

Are there any network anchors that aren't democrats?

They're Todd Andrews independents.

 

[Jayrod]

Its not a big deal, but it makes him look like a hypocrite when he was grilling the Clinton Cash author and trying to point out his Republican leanings while failing to disclose his own Democrat leanings and ties to the Clintons.

 

[mr roboto]

No big deal. Cowherd had (and I hate to admit it) a good point yesterday that at the top levels of any industry there's always multiple conflicts of interest. That's why the illuminati nut job conspiracy theorists can 'put the pieces together.' You can find politician A that worked for company B or media member X who went to college Y with religious leader Z.

I don't know if George is trustworthy or not but him contributing to a political organization and then having to report on said organization doesn't concern me in the least.

 

[squistion]

Its not a big deal, but it makes him look like a hypocrite when he was grilling the Clinton Cash author and trying to point out his Republican leanings while failing to disclose his own Democrat leanings and ties to the Clintons.

Yes, I for one am shocked! shocked! to discover that he has Democrat leanings and past ties to the Clintons:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Stephanopoulos

Stephanopoulos rose to early prominence as a communications director for the 1992 U.S. presidential campaign of Bill Clinton,[3] subsequently becoming White House Communications Director then Senior Advisor for Policy and Strategy before departing in December 1996.

 

[Jack White]

Government, the mainstream media, think tanks, boards of big corporations . . . it's all one big revolving door.

And it's not just Democrats, either.

 

[17seconds]

Why can't he give to the Clinton Foundation? It's a humanitarian organization.

Sure it is. 1 penny for every dollar goes to humanitarian needs.

Rush Limbaugh said it was 15 cents on every dollar and Politifact rated that Mostly False so you are in rarefied air with that comment.

 

[D_House]

Agreed that it's not a huge revelation that he's a Democrat or a Clinton supporter but at the same time the traditional (or at least idealized) view of the media's relationship with the government is one that is supposed to be adversarial. But at least in the television news media we have several people with former government jobs having prominent roles. So to me the issue is not that he's making donations (I wouldn't care if he donated to the Clinton campaign - I think journalists have as much right as Joe the Plumber to make political donations) but that he's a former Clinton White House insider reporting on a Clinton campaign run.

 

[mr roboto]

Government, the mainstream media, think tanks, boards of big corporations . . . it's all one big revolving door.

And it's not just Democrats, either.

For once your hyperbole isn't hyperbolic.

 

[Cjw_55106]

I don't care about the donations myself. That being said, you're living the good life when you forget you gave away 25K.

Now imagine it was 75k

i was referring to the amount he forgot about, not his total donations.

 

[Jack White]

Government, the mainstream media, think tanks, boards of big corporations . . . it's all one big revolving door.

And it's not just Democrats, either.

For once your hyperbole isn't hyperbolic.

Ha, well, as Screamin' A. Smith would say, "EVEN A BROKEN CLOCK IS RIGHT TWICE A DAY!"

 

[Galileo]

Seems like a non issue to me. His democratic and Clinton ties have never been secret information. He actually does a better job than most at remaining fairly objective and balanced as he does his news work.

As a side note that I am sure no one cares about, I am sitting in his HS alma mater as I type this waiting for my son to finish swim practice.

 

[matuski]

Are there any network anchors that aren't democrats?

They're Todd Andrews independents.

Circling the wagons with Max and rock.. solid pairing.

 

[rockaction]

Are there any network anchors that aren't democrats?

They're Todd Andrews independents.

Circling the wagons with Max and rock.. solid pairing.

Says matuski.

 

[randall146]

Seems like a non issue to me. His democratic and Clinton ties have never been secret information. He actually does a better job than most at remaining fairly objective and balanced as he does his news work.

As a side note that I am sure no one cares about, I am sitting in his HS alma mater as I type this waiting for my son to finish swim practice.

thank you for disclosing this blatant conflict of interest

 

[rockaction]

George Stephanopoulos

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


George Stephanopoulos Stephanopoulos at Tulane University in April 2009
Born George Robert StephanopoulosFebruary 10, 1961 (age 54)

Fall River, Massachusetts Ethnicity Greek Education Columbia University (B.A.)

Balliol College, Oxford (M.A) Occupation Television journalist

political advisor Years active 1982–present Salary $8 million (per year)[1] Title ABC News Chief Anchor (since 2014)

Good Morning America Co-Anchor (since 2009)

This Week Host (2002–2010, 2012–present)

ABC News Chief Political Correspondent (since 2005) Religion Greek Orthodox Spouse(s) Alexandra Wentworth (2001–present) Children Elliott Anastasia Stephanopoulos[2]

Harper Andrea Stephanopoulos[2] Family Parents:[2]

Nickolitsa Gloria (née Chafos) Stephanopoulos

Robert George Stephanopoulos Website abcnews.go.com/author/george_stephanopoulos

George Robert Stephanopoulos (born February 10, 1961) is an American journalist who works for ABC News as chief anchor. He is a U.S.Democratic Party political advisor.

Stephanopoulos rose to early prominence as a communications director for the 1992 U.S. presidential campaign of Bill Clinton,[3] subsequently becoming White House Communications Director then Senior Advisor for Policy and Strategy before departing in December 1996. Today he is chief anchor[4] and chief political correspondent for ABC News, co-anchor of ABC News' Good Morning America, and host of ABC's Sunday morning This Week.[5]

Stephanopoulos is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.[6]

 

[timschochet]

l think he should be congratulated. The Clinton Foundation does nothing but good stuff.

There is an effort, here and elsewhere, to make something shameful out of a charitable foundation which gives money to those in need, because some people don't want Hillary Clinton to be our next President. I think that's pretty sad. Anyone who gives that much money to charity ought to be proud of what theyve done.

 

[rockaction]

l think he should be congratulated. The Clinton Foundation does nothing but good stuff.

There is an effort, here and elsewhere, to make something shameful out of a charitable foundation which gives money to those in need, because some people don't want Hillary Clinton to be our next President. I think that's pretty sad. Anyone who gives that much money to charity ought to be proud of what theyve done.

Did you take off your hat when you sang that anthem?

 

[17seconds]

Are some of you just learning that he was a top Clinton advisor?

 

[Galileo]

Seems like a non issue to me. His democratic and Clinton ties have never been secret information. He actually does a better job than most at remaining fairly objective and balanced as he does his news work.

As a side note that I am sure no one cares about, I am sitting in his HS alma mater as I type this waiting for my son to finish swim practice.

thank you for disclosing this blatant conflict of interest

I could never survive in a media or political career.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

l think he should be congratulated. The Clinton Foundation does nothing but good stuff.

There is an effort, here and elsewhere, to make something shameful out of a charitable foundation which gives money to those in need, because some people don't want Hillary Clinton to be our next President. I think that's pretty sad. Anyone who gives that much money to charity ought to be proud of what theyve done.

Honestly, can you enunciate what the phrase "conflict of interest" means from an ethical standpoint?

 

[rockaction]

Are some of you just learning that he was a top Clinton advisor?

I think the whole thread is predicated on it. I laughed when I heard the news about the news. I couldn't believe it, but that's why I almost never watch the networks nor cable anymore.

 

[rockaction]

l think he should be congratulated. The Clinton Foundation does nothing but good stuff.

There is an effort, here and elsewhere, to make something shameful out of a charitable foundation which gives money to those in need, because some people don't want Hillary Clinton to be our next President. I think that's pretty sad. Anyone who gives that much money to charity ought to be proud of what theyve done.

Honestly, can you enunciate what the phrase "conflict of interest" means from an ethical standpoint?

tim makes a bored living off of ignoring conflicts of interest and ethical standpoints.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

George Stephanopoulos

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


George StephanopoulosStephanopoulos at Tulane University in April 2009
Born George Robert StephanopoulosFebruary 10, 1961 (age 54)

Fall River, Massachusetts Ethnicity Greek Education Columbia University (B.A.)

Balliol College, Oxford (M.A) Occupation Television journalist

political advisor Years active 1982–present Salary $8 million (per year)[1] Title ABC News Chief Anchor (since 2014)

Good Morning America Co-Anchor (since 2009)

This Week Host (2002–2010, 2012–present)

ABC News Chief Political Correspondent (since 2005) Religion Greek Orthodox Spouse(s) Alexandra Wentworth (2001–present) Children Elliott Anastasia Stephanopoulos[2]

Harper Andrea Stephanopoulos[2] Family Parents:[2]

Nickolitsa Gloria (née Chafos) Stephanopoulos

Robert George Stephanopoulos Website abcnews.go.com/author/george_stephanopoulos

George Robert Stephanopoulos (born February 10, 1961) is an American journalist who works for ABC News as chief anchor. He is a U.S.Democratic Party political advisor.

Stephanopoulos rose to early prominence as a communications director for the 1992 U.S. presidential campaign of Bill Clinton,[3] subsequently becoming White House Communications Director then Senior Advisor for Policy and Strategy before departing in December 1996. Today he is chief anchor[4] and chief political correspondent for ABC News, co-anchor of ABC News' Good Morning America, and host of ABC's Sunday morning This Week.[5]

Stephanopoulos is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.[6]

What did he do at Tulane again?

 

[timschochet]

l think he should be congratulated. The Clinton Foundation does nothing but good stuff.

There is an effort, here and elsewhere, to make something shameful out of a charitable foundation which gives money to those in need, because some people don't want Hillary Clinton to be our next President. I think that's pretty sad. Anyone who gives that much money to charity ought to be proud of what theyve done.

Did you take off your hat when you sang that anthem?

i don't wear hats. I probably should in the sun.

 

[rockaction]

I guess this...

http://www.usnews.com/news/washington-whispers/articles/2009/04/27/at-tulane-carville-hosts-pal-george-stephanopoulos

 

[timschochet]

l think he should be congratulated. The Clinton Foundation does nothing but good stuff.

There is an effort, here and elsewhere, to make something shameful out of a charitable foundation which gives money to those in need, because some people don't want Hillary Clinton to be our next President. I think that's pretty sad. Anyone who gives that much money to charity ought to be proud of what theyve done.

Honestly, can you enunciate what the phrase "conflict of interest" means from an ethical standpoint?

As opposed to dishonestly enunciating it?

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

I guess this...

http://www.usnews.com/news/washington-whispers/articles/2009/04/27/at-tulane-carville-hosts-pal-george-stephanopoulos

Of course Carville's at Tulane now, makes sense. Thanks.

 

[timschochet]

l think he should be congratulated. The Clinton Foundation does nothing but good stuff.

There is an effort, here and elsewhere, to make something shameful out of a charitable foundation which gives money to those in need, because some people don't want Hillary Clinton to be our next President. I think that's pretty sad. Anyone who gives that much money to charity ought to be proud of what theyve done.

Honestly, can you enunciate what the phrase "conflict of interest" means from an ethical standpoint?

tim makes a bored living off of ignoring conflicts of interest and ethical standpoints.

Im rarely bored.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

l think he should be congratulated. The Clinton Foundation does nothing but good stuff.

There is an effort, here and elsewhere, to make something shameful out of a charitable foundation which gives money to those in need, because some people don't want Hillary Clinton to be our next President. I think that's pretty sad. Anyone who gives that much money to charity ought to be proud of what theyve done.

Honestly, can you enunciate what the phrase "conflict of interest" means from an ethical standpoint?

As opposed to dishonestly enunciating it?

Ok, then, Tim, that's a deflection.

 

[17seconds]

Are some of you just learning that he was a top Clinton advisor?

I think the whole thread is predicated on it. I laughed when I heard the news about the news. I couldn't believe it, but that's why I almost never watch the networks nor cable anymore.

I agree that if you have no clue about him being so close to the Clintons, and if you think giving to a charity with their name on it constitutes a bias, and the bias is so strong it affects his ability to report the news properly, then it is pretty shocking and worthy of a thread.

 

[timschochet]

Just wanted to throw this in: back in the 90s, a great local talk show host (the late George Putnam) used to refer to this guy as "George Step On All Of Us".

 

[rockaction]

Are some of you just learning that he was a top Clinton advisor?

I think the whole thread is predicated on it. I laughed when I heard the news about the news. I couldn't believe it, but that's why I almost never watch the networks nor cable anymore.

I agree that if you have no clue about him being so close to the Clintons, and if you think giving to a charity with their name on it constitutes a bias, and the bias is so strong it affects his ability to report the news properly, then it is pretty shocking and worthy of a thread.

Yeah, I think most of the politicos on here knew. My point is that him giving to their charity isn't a revelation, it's kind of expected. I don't see how ABC News has been considered impartial upon his hiring. It's sort of like getting a thumb in the plum for conservatives.

It's really a "#### you, yes of course we're biased."

 

[avoiding injuries]

Now imagine Karl Rove has been named the chief news anchor of NBC and does a hard interview of someone critical of Jeb Bush.

 

[17seconds]

Are some of you just learning that he was a top Clinton advisor?

I think the whole thread is predicated on it. I laughed when I heard the news about the news. I couldn't believe it, but that's why I almost never watch the networks nor cable anymore.

I agree that if you have no clue about him being so close to the Clintons, and if you think giving to a charity with their name on it constitutes a bias, and the bias is so strong it affects his ability to report the news properly, then it is pretty shocking and worthy of a thread.

Yeah, I think most of the politicos on here knew. My point is that him giving to their charity isn't a revelation, it's kind of expected. I don't see how ABC News has been considered impartial upon his hiring. It's sort of like getting a thumb in the plum for conservatives.

It's really a "#### you, yes of course we're biased."

I don't think it's an f-you. More like.. um, you know who our news guy is, right?

This kind of thing should have been shaken out 10 years ago. The fact it comes up now either means you don't know who the guy is or it's because Hillary is running.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Are some of you just learning that he was a top Clinton advisor?

I think the whole thread is predicated on it. I laughed when I heard the news about the news. I couldn't believe it, but that's why I almost never watch the networks nor cable anymore.

I agree that if you have no clue about him being so close to the Clintons, and if you think giving to a charity with their name on it constitutes a bias, and the bias is so strong it affects his ability to report the news properly, then it is pretty shocking and worthy of a thread.

Yeah, I think most of the politicos on here knew. My point is that him giving to their charity isn't a revelation, it's kind of expected. I don't see how ABC News has been considered impartial upon his hiring. It's sort of like getting a thumb in the plum for conservatives.

It's really a "#### you, yes of course we're biased."

I don't think it's an f-you. More like.. um, you know who our news guy is, right?

This kind of thing should have been shaken out 10 years ago. The fact it comes up now either means you don't know who the guy is or it's because Hillary is running.

This actually is now water flowing the other way, because the question then becomes - hey why is Stephanopoulas reliable on anything he has reported before on the Clintons going back in time and how can he be going forward? If his conflict is so evident now as to the Foundation why isn't it evident as to all things Clinton?

This argument proves too much.

 

[timschochet]

Now imagine Karl Rove has been named the chief news anchor of NBC and does a hard interview of someone critical of Jeb Bush.

Im good with it.