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Evan Thomas In 1991 he became assistant managing editor at Newsweek. Before that he worked for Time magazine.

Quote "[I]n a way, [Barack] Obama's standing above the country, above -- above the world. He's sort of God."

In remarks on MSNBC's "Hardball with Chris Matthews" TV program, June 5, 2009. YouTube video of his remarks. Source: "The New Secular Piety," by Brittany Fortier, CampusReport, July 2009, page 6. Address: Accuracy in Academia, 4455 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 330, Washington, DC 20008. Phone: 800-787-0429, extension 104. E-mail. Website. Posted here: August 3, 2009. Quotes Homepage. Website Homepage.

Comment: Ms. Fortier comments, "Obama has mentioned the name Jesus Christ in significantly more speeches than his predecessor, President George W. Bush. This is not stopping atheists from giving him a free pass, however. [. . .] Indeed, one of the greatest miracles since Obama has gotten into office is the complete silence on the part of organizations such as American Atheists to events such as Obama's 'National Day of Renewal and Reconciliation.'"

Nina Totenberg A legal affairs correspondent for National Public Radio (NPR). She focuses primarily on the activities and politics of the U.S. Supreme Court. Her reports air on NPR's newsmagazines "All Things Considered," "Morning Edition," and "Weekend Edition." She is also a panelist on the syndicated TV political commentary show "Inside Washington."

Quote "I was at -- forgive the expression -- a Christmas Party at the Department of Justice . . ."

Spoken in December 2010 during an "Inside Washington" roundtable discussion about the federal budget. Source: "Minibits," The Watchdog (MRC's monthly members' report), March 2011, page 5. Posted here: December 5, 2011. Quotes Homepage. Website Homepage.

Comment: Human Events writer John Hayward commented: "The comment was shocking, and highly amusing, because it so neatly confirmed the stereotypes conservatives occasionally feel guilty about holding, with regard to out-of-touch NPR liberals. You mouth-breathing Jesus freaks out in flyover country are cows to be milked for tax funding, but otherwise ignored as much as possible. It’s a damn shame that necessity forced the elegant Lady Totenberg to attend one of your primitive rituals. What was she supposed to do? It was a government function. She simply had to attend, and we’re so fortunate she returned alive, to share what she learned around those melancholy bowls of Justice Department eggnog."

Cynthia Tucker Pulitzer Prize winner and syndicated columnist for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Quote "We haven't talked about the elephant in the room, and I don't mean the Republicans: race. Changing demographics. Fear of a white minority. Obama's election has suddenly made many white Americans aware of the loss of a white majority. That's what this crazy summer has been all about. Anti-mosque construction. Anti-immigrant raving."

In comments on the Chris Mathews TV show, September 5, 2010. Source: The O'Reilly Factor TV show on Fox News, September 7, 2010. See video of her making these comments. Posted here: September 20, 2009. Quotes Homepage. Website Homepage.

Comment: On her blog, Ms. Tucker continues her rant: "Over the last year and a half, many Americans have begun to see a deeper message in President Obama’s inauguration -- the end of the white majority. For some, especially those who are middle-aged and older, it’s a jarring and unwelcome message." The liberal mindset continues to amaze. Citizens can't be unhappy with Obama's policies and actions, they must be angry because he is part black. I'm led to conclude the politics of race will be never ending.