Gwen Ifill African American Woman Set to Host VP Debates: Faces Bias Charges (299 hits)
(Oct. 1) - A book written by the moderator of the upcoming vice presidential debate has some in the blogosphere and beyond buzzing over whether she's biased. Some conservatives and critics charge that Gwen Ifill's upcoming book, 'The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama,' is pro-Obama, while others call the label partisan spin. Ifill will moderate Thursday night's debate between Democratic Sen. Joe Biden and Sarah Palin, the Republican governor of Alaska.
Gwen Ifill on Her BookIn THE BREAKTHROUGH, veteran journalist Gwen Ifill surveys the American political landscape, shedding new light on the impact of Barack Obama’s stunning presidential campaign and introducing the emerging young African American politicians forging a bold new path to political power.
The criticism comes at a time when some conservatives are openly questioning Palin's ability to perform well during Thursday's debate, and both campaigns are trying to manage expectations for how their candidates will fare. http://news.aol.com/elections/article/bias...
