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Misskittycat

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26. I'm reluctant to give CNN a pass on this mistake, BUT....

Thu Jun 28, 2012, 11:11 AM

Jun 2012

As a lawyer, I just started reading the first several pages of the Court's opinion (that I posed in Latest Breaking News) and, frankly, the first few pages read as if the individual mandate had been struck down. It takes several pages to get to any glimpse that is an alternative theory on which it's upheld. A reporter skimming the decision could legitimately believe that the mandate had been struck down.

I was watching CNN and heard about it being struck down, then switched back to MSNBC, and heard it was upheld, and was thinking: "WTF?" I originally concluded that CNN blew it, big time, but this opinion is very, very confusing.

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SCREEN GRAB of CNN's Epic Dewey-Defeats-Truman FAIL [View all] WilliamPitt Jun 2012 OP

DU rec. n/t GarroHorus Jun 2012 #1

I'll see your Blitzer and raise you a FARCE Newsmodel!! johnfunk Jun 2012 #47

If she thinks that the SCOTUS has struck down the mandate, Brigid Jun 2012 #61

Do you know what those yellow signs said? It looked like a near riot out there. freshwest Jun 2012 #127

Awesome... quispquake Jun 2012 #2

it's more their usual schlocky reporting NJCher Jun 2012 #85

CNN is getting more like FAUX every day. WI_DEM Jun 2012 #3

"Clinton News Network" my arse RitchieRich Jun 2012 #37

that'll really help their already looooow ratings PatrynXX Jun 2012 #45

Exactly what I was thinking, WI_DEM. n/t SusanaMontana41 Jun 2012 #52

They've been nothing but "Fox with it's pants on" for awhile now. . . .n/t annabanana Jun 2012 #79

Yep! Wolfe has started showing his legs, lately. lob1 Jun 2012 #131

Can we make this the Picture of the moment! Skinner? Earl G? jimlup Jun 2012 #4

Y'know, if I had the photoshop skills, liberalhistorian Jun 2012 #11

I have no idea how to PhotoShop, but you may be referring to this: coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #19

Don't forget this... Ian David Jun 2012 #27

Always cracks me up. boxman15 Jun 2012 #34

You don't have to be smart to read a scripted news story. TalkingDog Jun 2012 #41

Wolf Blitzer? Eye candy? senseandsensibility Jun 2012 #53

He doesn't float my boat either, but the Pubs think anything TalkingDog Jun 2012 #66

He's more like "eye gristle" Generic Brad Jun 2012 #95

lol psychmommy Jun 2012 #98

DUZY! senseandsensibility Jun 2012 #99

Heh. . . daligirl519 Jun 2012 #102

Damn it!! Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2012 #118

Who knows? Maybe the "Human Toilet Brush" look appeals to some folks....? nt MADem Jun 2012 #115

Bizarre description of a bearded face. WinkyDink Jun 2012 #134

Not all .... just his. nt MADem Jun 2012 #136

Wow, Wolf is an idiot! Odin2005 Jun 2012 #89

Send me a few choice links RitchieRich Jun 2012 #38

Here you go. TalkingDog Jun 2012 #54

Shit, I wish I could pay you for this. It's GORGEOUS! Thanks - n/t coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #55

Harry would love this. Brigid Jun 2012 #60

that's hilarious NJCher Jun 2012 #87

That's wonderful. A photoshop of Obama holding one is on geardaddy's thread: freshwest Jun 2012 #104

That's a might big iPad!!! Stardust Jun 2012 #119

If they were that big, I'd try to get one. Must be an iObamapad! freshwest Jun 2012 #122

LOL Stardust Jun 2012 #126

something similar... Whisp Jun 2012 #72

OMG, I'm starting to sense the beginnings of one of those coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #93

C'mon, it's gotta be true, it's on teevee! freshwest Jun 2012 #105

Thanks for posting this...I am spreading it far and wide... truebrit71 Jun 2012 #5

Poor CNN - And they have the nerve to say they are Casandia Jun 2012 #6

"The most trusted name in news". Jamaal510 Jun 2012 #46

the "Worldwide Leader is News" might not have been right but KurtNYC Jun 2012 #7

premature exultation GreatCaesarsGhost Jun 2012 #8

LOL! Whisp Jun 2012 #74

Excellent! nt gateley Jun 2012 #82

This is CNN, the Worldwide Leader in News malaise Jun 2012 #9

CNN: "We are Fox News"! PM Martin Jun 2012 #10

LOL savalez Jun 2012 #51

Fox News lite malaise Jun 2012 #112

Thank you! femmocrat Jun 2012 #12

Okay, what did the yellow signs say? They were against it, then? freshwest Jun 2012 #128

hehe n/t southern_belle Jun 2012 #13

We will have to leave it there Botany Jun 2012 #14

Look at that face! Busted! freshwest Jun 2012 #129

CNN: "The Conservative News Network". nt shcrane71 Jun 2012 #15

At CNN, fact falls victim to the race to be first. nt bupkus Jun 2012 #16

so much to celebrate MissNostalgia Jun 2012 #17

Dee dee dee fuckwads. lonestarnot Jun 2012 #18

Props for the Mencia reference!! n/t HillWilliam Jun 2012 #29

CNN is Pox News The Wizard Jun 2012 #20

No, but they sure would like to be. calimary Jun 2012 #111

I laughed jsmirman Jun 2012 #21

youtubez dascientist Jun 2012 #22

Oh facepalm jsmirman Jun 2012 #24

Download it quick rocktivity Jun 2012 #40

This one gets a bookmark. berni_mccoy Jun 2012 #23

This brings an entirely new dimension to the meaning of rocktivity Jun 2012 #25

I'm reluctant to give CNN a pass on this mistake, BUT.... Misskittycat Jun 2012 #26

Well, here's a case where you're right or you're wrong Tsiyu Jun 2012 #108

As someone who drafted such opinions for a lesser court once upon a time - Ms. Toad Jun 2012 #123

I read an explanation from CNN that suggested that the producer inside the courtroom Misskittycat Jun 2012 #137

It is a mistake that an experienced reporter Ms. Toad Jun 2012 #138

Need Better Training For Producers erpowers Jun 2012 #28

Can't rec this enough! femmocrat Jun 2012 #30

This perfectly sums up what's wrong with CNN and cable news as a whole boxman15 Jun 2012 #31

CNN: We're 1st! We're 1st! We're 1,,What? Oh Crap,, benld74 Jun 2012 #32

we are series SoCalDem Jun 2012 #33

That's the best one I've seen. yardwork Jun 2012 #117

SoCalDem (Original Post) dawn frenzy adams Jun 2012 #130

SCREEN CAP from cnn.com: NYC Liberal Jun 2012 #35

Nice! Overseas Jun 2012 #120

To play devils advocate... kirby Jun 2012 #36

That's called dicta - Ms. Toad Jun 2012 #124

By the way... Pilotguy Jun 2012 #39

They were sure ready weren't they? NNN0LHI Jun 2012 #42

lolz Pointing and laughing at those assholes. JNelson6563 Jun 2012 #43

FURST, WE WAS FURST! pansypoo53219 Jun 2012 #44

Some respect for Soledad O'Brien. moondust Jun 2012 #48

I saw that laundry_queen Jun 2012 #62

Reverend Al was even better. Brigid Jun 2012 #64

I've been impressed with her work for a while now Whisp Jun 2012 #107

I don't even know what station they're on. hay rick Jun 2012 #49

Thank You William Pitt.. nenagh Jun 2012 #50

K and R..nt Stuart G Jun 2012 #56

this Third Doctor Jun 2012 #57

Will, here's your accompanying pic... :^D Richardo Jun 2012 #58

That is awesome!!l! Well done! nt Mojorabbit Jun 2012 #64

Nice job! PatSeg Jun 2012 #67

Not mine, I hasten to add. Richardo Jun 2012 #70

I guess that makes it even more impressive PatSeg Jun 2012 #75

Yep, "Dewey Defeats Truman," Brigid Jun 2012 #69

oooo.... I like yours better. TalkingDog Jun 2012 #78

+ Infinity! Odin2005 Jun 2012 #92

Just like Fixed Noise, are we surprised???? Suji to Seoul Jun 2012 #59

CNN and FOX and Huffington Post made same mistake...here is link: Stuart G Jun 2012 #63

Did Huffington then edit that page ? dipsydoodle Jun 2012 #109

bwahaha! fishwax Jun 2012 #68

Another link at Taling Points Memo on how this happened: Stuart G Jun 2012 #71

Proof Magleetis Jun 2012 #73

and ....please don't forget "Stupid" nt Stuart G Jun 2012 #76

ayup 90-percent Jun 2012 #133

Classic liberal N proud Jun 2012 #77

Great discription of this goof...."classic" Stuart G Jun 2012 #80

what happened? MrsBrady Jun 2012 #81

A bunch of media jumped the gun BumRushDaShow Jun 2012 #84

The premature jizz-off with FOX Blue Owl Jun 2012 #83

Excellent. DirkGently Jun 2012 #86

That is worthy of FAILblog. Odin2005 Jun 2012 #88

For Wolf and John everyday is a no-brainer Whisp Jun 2012 #90

THIS ^^^^^^ LovingA2andMI Jun 2012 #94

cnn heaven05 Jun 2012 #91

CNN = CLOWN NEWS NETWORK Historic NY Jun 2012 #96

And that passes for journalism in our country? JDPriestly Jun 2012 #97

the "worldwide leader in news".... FAIL! SemperEadem Jun 2012 #100

"Worldwide Leader in News," eh? mlevans Jun 2012 #101

I wish Esquire magazine still did their "Dubious Achievements Awards" DinahMoeHum Jun 2012 #103

"This is CNN, the Worldwide Leader in News" - LOL davidwparker Jun 2012 #106

Based on the first part of the published opinion, it's not a fail SickOfTheOnePct Jun 2012 #110

Fox probably was thinking back to November 2000 Doctor_J Jun 2012 #113

cnn thinks it is worldwide leader in news. chknltl Jun 2012 #114

whoops JitterbugPerfume Jun 2012 #116

More like, "Worldwide MISleader in News" n/t DeeJay Jun 2012 #121

K&R! This is CNN, the Worldwide Leader in News... Rhiannon12866 Jun 2012 #125

K & R Scurrilous Jun 2012 #132

Good thing CNN wasn't around on Dec 7, 1941 sarge43 Jun 2012 #135