Forget about the politicians and their wives, which journalist has done it for you during the general election? In this completely unofficial set of polls, let us know whose coverage you’ve enjoyed the most. If you’ve got notable mentions to add, drop us a line [judith at journalism.co.uk], tweet [@journalismnews ] or comment below. Nominations were compiled using our readers’ suggestions – but add your own to the poll too!
Who was the best political tweeter of the election? (Poll Closed)
@paulwaugh - London Evening Standard deputy political editor 7.69% @johnprescott - Former Deputy Leader of the Labour Party 11.54% @TuckerNo10 - foul-mouthed spin doctor 15.38% @Alannucci - comedy satwitterist 40.38%
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Which was the best political blog during the election? (Poll Closed)
Markpack.org.uk - Lib Dem supporting blogger on technology, politics and media 13.33% Channel 4 FactCheck Blog - comparing What They Say with The Facts 70% Iain Dale's Diary - by Conservative supporting blogger and pundit-at-large 10%
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Who was the best political journalist during the election? (Poll Closed)
Andrew Sparrow, the Guardian 54.55% Nick Robinson, BBC 21.21% Cathy Newman, Channel 4 News 15.15%
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Who hosted the most sycophantic political coverage during the election? (Poll Closed)
The Sun - for its election day front page that likened David Cameron to Barack Obama 81.08% (30 votes) The Times - for its lovey dovey photograph of SamCam snuggling on the train 8.11% (3 votes) ITV - for Mark Austin's leader interview with Cameron - is he Dave or David to his friends? 8.11% (3 votes) Total Votes: 37
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Who made the worst journalistic blunder of the election? (Poll Closed)
The Daily Mail - for selectively regurgitating Clegg's article from 2002 for its 'Nazi Slur' splash 72.97% The BBC - for its election night boat or 'sinking ship of celebrities' according to the critics 16.22% ITV - for broadcasting a rude word beginning with C, from a tweet stream after the leaders' debate 10.81%
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