MediaMatters could not have had a better pick this year.
Dear Friend,
Every day, Media Matters documents conservative misinformation in the media — from cable news to right-wing radio, from online publications to major newspapers. We hold the media accountable for all too often passing along conservative spin, smears, and distortions as fact. Each year, we award Misinformer of the Year to the media personality or outlet that has been the most egregious disseminator of conservative misinformation. Previous awardees include Bill O’Reilly, Chris Matthews, ABC, and Sean Hannity. This year’s "winner" took the title by a landslide.
Media Matters combed through the almost 2,000 research items, more than 5,000 video clips, and more than 3,000 blog posts we released this year to select our annual "Misinformer of the Year."
This year’s "winner" frequently trafficked in outlandish conspiracy theories about the Obama administration and progressives in general, unleashed a barrage of outrageous, incendiary and increasingly paranoid rhetoric on a daily basis, and used both his nationally syndicated radio show and cable news program to openly organize political events targeting progressive policies and politicians.
We are grateful for your help in achieving all of our victories this year, but we need your support to continue to hold the media accountable in 2010 and beyond.
Thank you again for your continued support.
