Quote Of The Day: Great Moments In The History Of “Objective” Journalism

by John Hawkins | July 30, 2008 7:39 am

“When Obama walked on stage at the McCormick Center, many journalists in the audience leapt to their feet and applauded enthusiastically after being told not to do so. During a two-minute break halfway through the event, which was broadcast live on CNN, journalists ran to the stage to snap photos of Obama.

…Obama, who acknowledged that he needed a nap, stood up to say farewell to the audience of journalists, many of whom gave him another standing ovation.” — Star Bulletin[1]