As Experts, GOP Figures Criticize Romney's Embassy Statement, Right-Wing Pundits Blame “The Media” Written by Evan Whitbeck, Laura Keiter & Emma Sprague Published 09/13/12 3:46 PM EDT CD-MMM09112012-1039 Audio file After Mitt Romney was criticized for his remarks following the attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Cairo and the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, right-wing pundits quickly blamed “the media” for the coverage of Romney.