Rupert Murdoch is even scarier than Obama because of the enormous power he wields via his media properties. What follows is my rough transcript of a portion of an interview with him this week. The video from WSJ is here.
WSJ: Did you have anything to do with NY Post endorsing Obama over Clinton?
RM: Yes!....he'll probably win....you've got the Obama phenomenon, he's a rock star...he won't carry Florida because the Jewish people are suspicious of him, and so are the Hispanics...we've got undoubtedly a recession and the majority of Americans are really hurting.
WSJ: What is the McCain issue from your perspective?
RM: he's been in the congress a long, time... had to make too many compromises; a patriot, a decent guy...doesn't now too much about the economy..I think he has a lot of problems.
WSJ: Who are you backing?
RM: ..I'm not backing anyone...I want to meet Obama...I want to know if he's going to walk the walk...if you read his education policy..it's just great....the educational system in this country is a total disgrace...he's got to take control of the curriculum..
WSJ: Why is she (Clinton) staying in?
RM: Everyone is telling her to get out except her husband and Mark Penn...I think Obama would never, never give her the number two spot...he doesn't want the Clintons around...
WSJ: And you like that idea, the notion...
RM:..I'd like a complete break with the past.
WSJ: WSJ: Did you have anything to do with NY Post endorsing Obama over Clinton?
RM: Yes
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