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Biggest Media Gaffes of 2008

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(Newser) – Politico runs down a list of some of the worst media mistakes of 2008:

  • New Hampshire primary: Just about everyone predicted Hillary would lose by double digits, ending her campaign. Not even close.
  • McCain-Iseman: The long-awaited New York Times story alleging an improper relationship between McCain and a lobbyist had little substance.
  • John Edwards: The mainstream media ignored solid reporting by, yes, the National Enquirer of his affair. Unfortunately for Edwards, bloggers did not.

  • “Terrorist fist bump” and “baby mama”: Fox News got a little carried away.
  • MSNBC's shouting anchors: Chris Matthews and Keith Olbermann drew criticism for their opinionated coverage of the conventions and primaries.
  • ABC's Obama-Clinton debate: Half of it was trivial fluff.
To see the entire list, click the link below.

Chris Matthew is seen on stage at The Women's Conference, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, in Long Beach, Calif.
Chris Matthew is seen on stage at The Women's Conference, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, in Long Beach, Calif.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Keith Olbermann of MSNBC poses at the Ronald Reagan Library on May 3, 2007 in Simi Valley, Calif.
Keith Olbermann of MSNBC poses at the Ronald Reagan Library on May 3, 2007 in Simi Valley, Calif.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Democratic Presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., laughs at a remark by moderator Chris Matthews, not shown, Tuesday, June 19, 2007.
Democratic Presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., laughs at a remark by moderator Chris Matthews, not shown, Tuesday, June 19, 2007.   (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
The New Yorker magazine cover of the July 21, 2008. issue by artist Barry Blitt shows Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama dressed as a Muslim and his wife as a terrorist.
The New Yorker magazine cover of the July 21, 2008. issue by artist Barry Blitt shows Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama dressed as a Muslim and his wife as a terrorist.   (AP Photo/New Yorker)
In this file photo provided by the National Enquirer, former U.S. Sen. John Edwards, D-NC, is shown with videographer Rielle Hunter.
In this file photo provided by the National Enquirer, former U.S. Sen. John Edwards, D-NC, is shown with videographer Rielle Hunter.   (AP Photo/The National Enquirer)
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The media took its share of lumps this year, with persistent claims of bias and complaints about often wrong-headed speculation from a seemingly endless parade of talking heads.
- Michael Calderone, Politico

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Dec 24, 08 2:24 AM CST
John Edwards career is going to continue to spiral downward after he had an affair on his wife during her time of need with her illness. No one can trust him after all his lies. Reply
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