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In September 2008, John McCain and Sarah Palin accused Katie Couric of using Gotcha Journalism during an interview in which Couric referenced a comment Palin made to voter Michael Rovito regarding American policy in Pakistan.CBSNewsBlog: 'Gotcha Journalism' or a Double Standard?
Gotcha Journalism refers to a type of interview designed to trap the interviewee into saying something discreditable. The person conducting the interview will lead the interviewee into making a statement that is designed to cause doubt or scrutiny.PRCommunications: Defining Gotcha Journalism
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- Palin had told a voter America should launch Pakistan attacks if necessaryCBSNewsBlog: 'Gotcha Journalism' or a Double Standard?
- Couric pointed out that McCain does not share Palin's viewCBSNewsBlog: 'Gotcha Journalism' or a Double Standard?
- Amount of Gotcha Journalism used in 2008 campaign is highShaving Leviathan: What Does Gotcha Journalism Get?
- Only a small percentage of Americans demand unbiased newsShaving Leviathan: What Does Gotcha Journalism Get?
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Wikipedia: Gotcha Journalism
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CBS News Blog: 'Gotcha Journalism' or a Double Standard?
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PR Communications: Defining Gotcha Journalism
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MikeHersh.com: 'Gotcha Journalism' is a Cancer
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The Business Ethics Blog: How Ethical is 'Gotcha' Journalism?
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Politico Blog: Gotcha Journalism?
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YouTube: McCain Calls Pakistan Question 'Gotcha Journalism' (Time: 2:08)
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