Murdoch tweet-talks Mitt

MEDIA mogul Rupert Murdoch has taken to Twitter to savage the Obama- Biden campaign, appearing to throw his full support behind Republican challenger Mitt Romney.

The 81-year-old News Corporation boss accused Vice President Joe Biden of lying about the US administration’s relationship with Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu, and over the deadly attack on the US consulate in Libya.

‘‘ Nightmare for Israel if Obama wins. Biden outright lied about personal relations with Bibi. Susan Rice for State real nightmare,’’ Mr Murdoch tweeted on Saturday.

Ms Rice, the US ambassador to the United Nations, has been mentioned as a successor to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who says she will leave her post after the election.

In the second of four tweets reeled off in 18 minutes, Mr Murdoch lambasted President Barack Obama and his aides for their handling of the aftermath of the Benghazi consulate attack that killed four Americans, including ambassador Chris Stevens.

‘‘White House still lying about Benghazi. HAD to know truth, or is whole admin a shambles? Biden threw CIA under bus, now WH throws State!’’ he tweeted.

Having posted that he thought the 2012 race would come down to Ohio, Mr Murdoch noted the ‘‘ huge spending by both sides,’’ adding: ‘‘ Obama tv buying operation infinitely smarter’’.