Rupert Murdoch, the conservative media mogul whose New York Post tabloid savaged Hillary Clinton’s initial aspirations to become a US senator for New York, has agreed to host a political fundraiser for her re-election campaign.
The decision underlines an incongruous thawing of relations between Mr Murdoch and Mrs Clinton, who in 1998 coined the phrase “vast rightwing conspiracy” to denounce critics of her husband, such as Fox News, the conservative cable channel owned by Mr Murdoch’s News Corporation.
Mr Murdoch will host the fundraiser, due to be held by July, on behalf of News Corp.
I can't wait to hear Kos's reaction.
The reason for his support?
One media lobbyist said: “Murdoch will be for the Republicans but he is also smart enough to know that the Republicans might not win. At some level, whether nationally or in New York, Hillary is the future and what savvy businessman would not want to put a line of interest in someone who will be the future?”
Me? I think Rove's behind it. Most Republicans are praying Hillary will be the Dems pick to run in 2008. Hillary hasn't got a chance of winning as most of the Democratic base is against her.
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