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Orchids to Candy Crowley for holding Robert Gibbs accountable for ad

The moderator of CNN’s State of the Union challenges Obama campaign adviser Robert Gibbs on the content of an anti-Romney ad.

Orchids to John King for challenging union leader on bashing pinata bearing governor’s face

FlackCheck.org awards Orchids to the CNN host John King for questioning South Carolina AFL-CIO president Donna Dewitt about the propriety of bashing a piñata with Gov. Nikki Haley’s face on it.

Orchids to Candy Crowley for holding David Axelrod accountable for ad

The moderator of CNN’s State of the Union challenges top Obama campaign adviser David Axelrod on the content of an anti-Romney ad.

Stinkweeds to 4 Sunday news shows for giving free air to Obama’s bin Laden web video

FlackCheck.org awards Stinkweeds to four Sunday news shows for their extended airing of parts of President Obama’s campaign video.

Orchids to Howard Kurtz for holding Ali Wentworth accountable for her language

FlackCheck.org awards Orchids to the host of the CNN’s Reliable Sources, who challenges comedian and author Ali Wentworth for using the word “slut.”

Orchids to Candy Crowley for holding Sen. Santorum accountable for extreme language

FlackCheck.org features the host of CNN’s State of the Union questioning former Sen. Rick Santorum about his choice of words in speaking about President Obama’s foreign policy.

Orchids to Candy Crowley for holding Rep. Ron Paul accountable

FlackCheck.org awards Orchids to State of the Union’s Candy Crowley for holding Rep. Ron Paul accountable for saying the United States is “slipping into a fascist system.”

Orchids to Wolf Blitzer for holding Gov. Romney accountable for ad

FlackCheck.org presents Orchids to CNN debate moderator Wolf Blitzer for holding former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney accountable for an attack ad that his campaign ran in Florida.

Candy Crowley makes interest groups stand by their ads

CNN’s Candy Crowley holds the representatives from the AARP, Air Transport Association and American Petroleum Institute accountable for their ads.