Talking Points

So you can see the weak defense of Rove and characteristically vehement attacks against Joe Wilson / Valerie Plame, I present to you:

The GOP Talking points.

I guarantee every one of them will be all over the media by tomorrow. I also guarantee that most TV news will regurgitate them as if they were somehow relevant and factual.

Opening up the discussion

Since I hold the key to this blog, I'm inviting anybody who's interested to email me if interested in becoming a participating member of & contributor to this blog.

To Sandy Beach listeners:

We did not advocate for the implementation of a tax-free zone downtown, nor did we advocate for Bass Pro to be sales-tax free.

So, the entirety of Sandy's show today is based on ignorant misinformation.

Bass Pro Media Roundup

Channel 2
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WBFO
WBEN article
WB49
WIVB (4)
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Buffalo News
WNYMedia.net has posted a good portion of the news conference itself.

Thanks to Ellen & Mark for help on the report & logistics in getting it out there. Thanks to everyone for constructive criticism & suggestions & support. Thanks to WNYC4P for putting this thing out & thanks to everyone for their kind words.

The Coalition Bass Pro report: a preview by Channel 2

From Channel 2 (WGRZ):

Report on Bass Pro Set for Release

Posted by: Laura Steele, Anchor/Reporter
Created: 7/4/2005 3:57:54 PM
Updated: 7/4/2005 4:53:04 PM

Watch Laura Steele's Report

The Western New York Coalition for Progress is set to release its own, independent report on how much Bass Pro would revitalize this area.

"I don't think Bass Pro is going to all of a sudden turn Buffalo into some kind of bustling city," says Coalition member, Alan Bedenko. He says the group's report examines both Bass Pro's contract with the city of Buffalo and what effect the chain has had on other communities its settled in. During that research, Bedenko says, "I have yet to hear a bad word about Bass Pro."

The report comes as Bass Pro's officials are expected to update Western New York leaders on its plans to renovate the Memorial Auditorium downtown.

The WNYCP report comes out tomorrow.