Megyn Kelly’s rebuke of CBS moderators at the vice-presidential debate stirred up fresh controversy over media neutrality.
At a Glance
- Megyn Kelly criticized CBS moderators for muting JD Vance’s microphone during a debate.
- The incident occurred during a discussion about Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio.
- CBS moderators Margaret Brennan and Norah O’Donnell were involved in the debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
- CBS had previously stated there would be no fact-checking during the debate, but Brennan fact-checked Vance’s claims.
Criticism Over Muted Dialogue
Megyn Kelly expressed strong disapproval of CBS moderators for muting JD Vance’s microphone during the debate. She argued this action prevented a fair exchange of ideas between candidates. Margaret Brennan and Norah O’Donnell managed the debate, featuring JD Vance and Tim Walz, held at the CBS Broadcast Center in Manhattan. Kelly’s critique centered on allowing the candidates to engage without unnecessary intervention by moderators.
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During a key moment about Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, JD Vance’s microphone was muted as he tried to delve deeper into the conversation. Despite CBS’s prior announcement of no fact-checking, Brennan challenged Vance’s statements in real-time. Kelly reacted harshly on social media, condemning CBS for hindering a robust debate.
And you know why fact checking is a problem, here? Because the fact checkers are liars – and they never once tried to do the same thing to Walz, even though he flat-out lied throughout the debate.
https://twitter.com/whatsn2day/status/1841331824473366643
Evaluating Moderator Neutrality
Kelly’s vocal criticism reflects broader concerns about bias in media moderators. She took aim at Brennan specifically, not only for what she perceived as unfair practices but for lacking decorum. Kelly preferred O’Donnell’s approach, who possesses a strong political background. Drawing on her experience, Kelly emphasized the importance of allowing candidates to fully explore significant issues, without the interference of opinionated moderators.
Kelly’s dissatisfaction was not limited to CBS moderators. She compared them unfavorably to their ABC counterparts, who moderated the presidential debate on September 10. According to Kelly, both CBS and ABC moderators failed to maintain impartiality. Kelly and Emily Jashinsky noted that critical topics were often overlooked, pointing out deficiencies in debate hosting.
https://twitter.com/whatsn2day/status/1841331824473366643
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