Did Rick Perry's Clear Channel Connections Sink Debra Medina?

Last week, I argued that Debra Medina was set-up by Glenn Beck and Rick Perry ("Gut Reaction: Team Rick Perry Used Glenn Beck to Attack Debra Medina"). As you'll recall, Medina was skyrocketing in the polls -- it was certain she would force a runoff, and becoming increasingly possible that she would be in that runoff herself. For Medina, a quick appearance on Glenn Beck's radio show probably seemed like a terrific idea -- Beck's constant promotion of extreme right-wing views appealed to the type of people who were supporting Debra Medina.

But Medina was not talking to Glenn Beck the activist -- because there is no such thing. Especially not when Beck's boss is such a major supporter of Rick Perry. According to the Texas Ethics Commission, Clear Channel CEO and Chairman Lowry Mays has donated almost $300,000 to Rick Perry.

Glenn Beck, Like Debra Medina, Has Questions About 9/11

Hypocritical shill exposes himself once more

Glenn Beck has once again proven himself as a hypocritical corporate media shill with his efforts to demonize Debra Medina for having questions over 9/11. Beck seems to have forgotten that just six months ago on his own TV show he filled an entire segment with questions about a 9/11 cover up, adding that he had questions of his own.

“I have questions myself. I had many questions after 9/11.” Beck stated on his 3rd September 2009 show...