The Hit Parade: Berg, Rumsfeld, Kerry Edition
The Hit Parade ranks stories other people tuned into. Chart placement is determined by mentions on "Washington Journal," appearances in Media Research Center bulletins, and our whim. Arrows indicate movement since last week.
↑ 1. Nick Berg beheaded . Anti-war parents , strange pre-Iraq al Queda coincidence make a full embrace difficult for pro-war pundits; Hannity posts video on website.
↑2. Rumsfeldholds town hall meetings at Pentagon and in Iraq . But he's still standing.
↓3. Kerry's absence from Senate means that a move to extend unemployment benefits loses by one vote. Did the GOP stack it ?
↑4. Clinton'sbook cover unveiled, keeping subject afloat.
↑ 5. Kerrywould like McCain to be secretary of defense. Liberal media wets self.
↓ 6. Russert's book about his father's life goes on sale . He may have cried onImus,but it's no "Greatest Generation."
↑ 7. Cheney'spacemaker checked . He continues to live.
↓ 8."Fox News Sunday" replies to "Nightline: The Fallen" by highlighting accomplishments of U.S. military. Support for war slips.
↓ 9.Lawmakers want less smoking in movies. How about better movies?
↓ 10. Tucker Carlson un-supports the war. What can we make him eat besides his words?