CNN Graphics Flub: McCain 'Officially Wins Democratic Nomination'

By Warner Todd Huston (Bio | Archive)
September 4, 2008 - 03:16 ET

For a Thursday funny, the grown-ups at CNN must have been napping when they allowed a half informed intern to type up their screen graphic on Wednesday. As the CNN "Sky View" camera roamed the audience during the Republican Convention the screen graphic helpfully informed the viewer that McCain "Officially wins Democratic Nomination."

Psst, CNN. It's McCain wins the Republican nomination. Just tryin' to help ya out, there.

(H/T Hillary Clinton message board member drink_chai)


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After Sara's Speech

September 4, 2008 - 03:25 ET by well99

The Dems caved in and replaced Obama with McCain.Obama got the greek pillars though as runner up.

Lets not even go into all

September 4, 2008 - 03:39 ET by randy hayes

Lets not even go into all the major Republican Faux pas!

 

 

Nice to be Back!

what faux pas?

September 4, 2008 - 03:47 ET by spiderdan

 

You're back....from where or what?

Clearly, not from a place where intellect or command of the language prevails.  I've seen most of the RNC -- it's been clean, articulate, and on course.  No errors.

Unless, you prefer more evidence why the pandering socialist and racist from Illinois has no business being remotely considered viable as President of the United States.  Many have clearly illuminated that fact; I just wish they'd call that clown what he is:  a pandering socialist and racist that couldn't carry Sarah Palin's dirty laundry across the street.  I don't bother comparing the Democratic candidate to Senator McCain.  John McCain elevates political discourse -- the candidate from Illinois has taken it into the septic tank. 

Now, you're welcome to stick around and relish a McCain/Palin victory or return to where ever it was you were.   

  

 

It came from the Stern Fan Network.

September 4, 2008 - 04:17 ET by mastersofdeceit

and it's not really worth responding to.

Now who said McCain isn't

September 4, 2008 - 08:55 ET by SRPwrd

Now who said McCain isn't for change?

lol! The Rocky Mountain

September 4, 2008 - 09:43 ET by wiwf

lol!

The Rocky Mountain Collegian: Illustrating Idiocy

Does CNN...

September 4, 2008 - 09:45 ET by mbuel

This makes me wonder if CNN even has a graphic overlay for republicans.

 

LOL

 

 

Palin has accomplished great things, while Obama has continued to make empty promises that the world owes you a living.

Well...

September 4, 2008 - 09:53 ET by Warner Todd Huston

Well, they do but they spell it "Nazis."

yep

September 4, 2008 - 12:15 ET by mbuel

Personally, 

I'm laughing my ass off at the response from liberals in the media and the workplace.  They are in FULL panic mode.

:)

 

Palin has accomplished great things, while Obama has continued to make empty promises that the world owes you a living.

brain farts

September 4, 2008 - 12:17 ET by Dagny Taggart

And last night the ever so unbiased Olberman said "We'll be back in a minute with more from the Democratic National Convention."

While that may not be the exact quote, he did, in fact, make reference to this being the Democratic convention.