We’ve got a new, fun interactive series called Worst Media Take of the Week, where you — our loyal NewsBusters visitors and MRC supporters — get to vote on which leftist journalist or celebrity had the worst media take of the week.
Much appreciation to all who voted last week via NewsBusters and the MRC’s various social media sites (Facebook, Instagram and X.com).
The results of the Worst Media Take of the Week are in and the winner is…
Anand Giridharadas!
In a very tight race Giridhardas won with with a whopping 36 percent of the vote. The publisher of The.Ink took first place for whining about President Donald Trump’s crackdown on crime in the nation’s capital: “When I go to D.C. I’m not afraid of losing my wallet….I’m afraid that my children’s freedom to breathe will be stolen in a world where climate change policy is nonexistent.” CNN host Dana Bash (32 percent) and comedian Rosie O’Donnell (32 percent) finished in a tie for second place.
The following is a montage of all the nominees:
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WINNER (36 percent of the vote)
Anand Giridharadas: When I Go to D.C. I’m More Afraid of My Children Losing Their Right to Breathe, Than Losing My Wallet
“When I go to D.C. I’m not afraid of losing my wallet, so much as I’m afraid of losing my vote. I’m not afraid of losing my wallet, so much as I’m afraid that my children’s freedom to breathe will be stolen in a world where climate change policy is nonexistent.”
— The.Ink publisher Anand Giridharadas on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, August 12.
SECOND PLACE (32 percent of the vote)
Dana Bash Sucks Up to Bernie Sanders: You’re Almost as Popular as the Pope, Will You Run for President Again?
“What the Gallup poll found was that you are one of the most widely admired Americans. And I believe you’re only second to the pope….I watched you tonight, I have watched you for a very, very long time. You’re obviously still full of vigor and intensity for the things that you’re passionate about and have been for decades. Is there another presidential run in you?”
— Host Dana Bash to Sen. Bernie Sanders on CNN State of the Union on Sunday, August 10.
SECOND PLACE (32 percent of the vote)
Rosie O’Donnell Lip-Synchs Along to Song: “Fuck Trump, Fuck ICE, Free Palestine!”
“Fuck Trump, fuck ICE, free Palestine! I’ma say that shit again, free Palestine! It’s American dollars funding genocide! But the people waking up, we got open eyes!”
— Comedian/former ABC’s The View co-host Rosie O’Donnell lip-synching to song by artist Cain Culto on her TikTok feed, August 13.
Thanks again to all who participated!
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