Nbadan
05-09-2006, 01:25 AM
Murdoch to host fundraiser for Hillary Clinton campaign
Rupert Murdoch, the conservative media mogul whose New York Post tabloid savaged Hillary Clinton's initial aspirations to become a US senator for New York, has agreed to host a political fundraiser for her re-election campaign.
The decision underlines an incongruous thawing of relations between Mr Murdoch and Mrs Clinton, who in 1998 coined the phrase "vast rightwing conspiracy" to denounce critics of her husband, such as Fox News, the conservative cable channel owned by Mr Murdoch's News Corporation.
Mr Murdoch will host the fundraiser, due to be held by July, on behalf of News Corp.
One person involved in the event said it reflected his views of her as a senator, rather than as a presidential candidate. "They have a respectful and cordial relationship. He has respect for the work she has done on behalf of New York. I wouldn't say it was illustrative of a close ongoing relationship. It is not like they are dining out together."
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The decision reflects an assiduous courtship by Mrs Clinton and former President Bill Clinton. Last month Mrs Clinton surprised Washington by attending the "Fox News Sunday" 10th anniversary party, where she chatted with Mr Murdoch.
MSNBC (http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12692606/)
I've written before about the incestious relationship between Hillary Clinton and the wing-nut media. This could be that Murdoch just sees ($$) opportunity in a Hillary Clinton nomination, or the wing-nut media is trying to court Hillary into running as a democrat because they think she can't win. None-the-less it is surprising that Hillary would even accept Murdoch money, much less be associated with FAUX News.
Rupert Murdoch, the conservative media mogul whose New York Post tabloid savaged Hillary Clinton's initial aspirations to become a US senator for New York, has agreed to host a political fundraiser for her re-election campaign.
The decision underlines an incongruous thawing of relations between Mr Murdoch and Mrs Clinton, who in 1998 coined the phrase "vast rightwing conspiracy" to denounce critics of her husband, such as Fox News, the conservative cable channel owned by Mr Murdoch's News Corporation.
Mr Murdoch will host the fundraiser, due to be held by July, on behalf of News Corp.
One person involved in the event said it reflected his views of her as a senator, rather than as a presidential candidate. "They have a respectful and cordial relationship. He has respect for the work she has done on behalf of New York. I wouldn't say it was illustrative of a close ongoing relationship. It is not like they are dining out together."
The tabular content relating to this article is not available to view. Apologies in advance for the inconvenience caused.
The decision reflects an assiduous courtship by Mrs Clinton and former President Bill Clinton. Last month Mrs Clinton surprised Washington by attending the "Fox News Sunday" 10th anniversary party, where she chatted with Mr Murdoch.
MSNBC (http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12692606/)
I've written before about the incestious relationship between Hillary Clinton and the wing-nut media. This could be that Murdoch just sees ($$) opportunity in a Hillary Clinton nomination, or the wing-nut media is trying to court Hillary into running as a democrat because they think she can't win. None-the-less it is surprising that Hillary would even accept Murdoch money, much less be associated with FAUX News.