CNN's Democratic presidential debate performance was "villainous and shamefull"

Rolling Stone

"This time, the whole network tossed the mud," Matt Taibbi said of what he calls CNN's "naked political hit" and "cynical ploy for ratings" in its coverage of the Bernie Sanders-Elizabeth Warren feud. "Over a 24-hour period before, during, and after the debate," he adds, "CNN bid farewell to what remained of its reputation as a nonpolitical actor via a remarkable stretch of factually dubious reporting, bent commentary, and heavy-handed messaging."

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