Gibson, Stephanopoulos criticized for debate moderation
By DAVID BAUDER, AP Television Writer
Thursday, April 17, 2008
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There was some positive feedback, with columnist David Brooks of The New York Times giving ABC News' performance an "A."
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"I understand the complaints, but I thought the questions were excellent," he wrote. "The journalist's job is to make politicians uncomfortable, to explore evasions, contradictions and vulnerabilities. Almost every question tonight did that. The candidates each looked foolish at times, but that's their own fault."
Similarly, the Web site hotair.com offered "kudos to ABC News for taking on both candidates fearlessly.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/04/17/entertainment/e132310D72.DTL(Note: hotair.com is a conservative hack blog-site started by Michelle Malkin.)