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Homeslice · 09-15-2009, 09:00 PM

ABC sorry it tweeted Obama's 'jackass' comment
2 hrs 56 mins ago

WASHINGTON (AFP) – ABC News has apologized after a high-profile news anchor reported on Twitter that US President Barack Obama called rapper Kanye West a "jackass" in an off-the-record conversation.

The exchange, provoked by West's conduct at the MTV Video Music Awards when he interrupted an acceptance speech by teen star Taylor Swift, occurred during a break between a series of interviews by Obama at the White House Monday.

The comment, from an off-the-record portion of an interview by US business channel CNBC, was tweeted to one million followers on the micro-blogging site by "Nightline" anchor Terry Moran. The tweet was later deleted.

"In the process of reporting on remarks by President Obama that were made during a CNBC interview, ABC News employees prematurely tweeted a portion of those remarks that turned out to be from an off-the-record portion of the interview," said ABC News in a statement late Monday.

"This was done before our editorial process had been completed. That was wrong. We apologize to the White House and CNBC and are taking steps to ensure that it will not happen again."

ABC News senior vice president Jeffrey Schneider said that the organization had reached out to the White House and CNBC in a series of telephone calls.

"It was a mistake. It's certainly one that we regret. We certainly made that very clear to CNBC and the White House," he said.

The White House declined to comment on the controversy.

"I'm not going to get into what the president had to say in an off-the-record conversation," said Obama's deputy press secretary Bill Burton.

ABC said several staffers heard the comment because they share a transmission line with CNBC, but did not hear the stipulation that the comments were not for reporting.

neebelung · 09-15-2009, 09:20 PM

I love it; I heard that earlier and just

The best part, however, is that the Tweet was removed... But for what? To be reported on every website and news outlet? Double awesomeness.

derf · 09-15-2009, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neebelung

I love it; I heard that earlier and just

The best part, however, is that the Tweet was removed... But for what? To be reported on every website and news outlet? Double awesomeness.

Seriously, removing it is the story, not that he said the word asshole.

Mr Lefty · 09-15-2009, 09:37 PM

i just gained respect for Obama

derf · 09-15-2009, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eBBs15

i just gained respect for Obama

I think alot of folks did. A few more comments like that and universal healthcare might actually happen

neebelung · 09-15-2009, 09:59 PM

And speaking of... The gay fish South Park episode is on....

derf · 09-15-2009, 10:00 PM

Dragonpaco · 09-15-2009, 10:02 PM

this thread got alot better after i got high

Kaneman · 09-15-2009, 10:19 PM

Colbert has a hilarious report on this whole debacle.

Mr Lefty · 09-16-2009, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaneman

Colbert has a hilarious report on this whole debacle.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/95648/the-...mas#s-p1-st-i1

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Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	ABC sorry it tweeted Obama's 'jackass' comment 2 hrs 56 mins ago WASHINGTON (AFP) – ABC News has apologized after a high-profile news anchor reported on Twitter that US President Barack Obama called rapper Kanye West a "jackass" in an off-the-record conversation. The exchange, provoked by West's conduct at the MTV Video Music Awards when he interrupted an acceptance speech by teen star Taylor Swift, occurred during a break between a series of interviews by Obama at the White House Monday. The comment, from an off-the-record portion of an interview by US business channel CNBC, was tweeted to one million followers on the micro-blogging site by "Nightline" anchor Terry Moran. The tweet was later deleted. "In the process of reporting on remarks by President Obama that were made during a CNBC interview, ABC News employees prematurely tweeted a portion of those remarks that turned out to be from an off-the-record portion of the interview," said ABC News in a statement late Monday. "This was done before our editorial process had been completed. That was wrong. We apologize to the White House and CNBC and are taking steps to ensure that it will not happen again." ABC News senior vice president Jeffrey Schneider said that the organization had reached out to the White House and CNBC in a series of telephone calls. "It was a mistake. It's certainly one that we regret. We certainly made that very clear to CNBC and the White House," he said. The White House declined to comment on the controversy. "I'm not going to get into what the president had to say in an off-the-record conversation," said Obama's deputy press secretary Bill Burton. ABC said several staffers heard the comment because they share a transmission line with CNBC, but did not hear the stipulation that the comments were not for reporting. Last edited by Homeslice; 09-15-2009 at 09:15 PM..

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neebelung Ornery, scandalous & evil Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: 2004 Scarlet R1 Posts: 5,962	I love it; I heard that earlier and just The best part, however, is that the Tweet was removed... But for what? To be reported on every website and news outlet? Double awesomeness.

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