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C-SPAN Suspends Political Editor Steve Scully

C-SPAN Suspends Political Editor Steve Scully

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Social Studies

University

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Scully claimed his Twitter was hacked after sending a tweet to Anthony Scaramucci about responding to President Trump's attacks. He was set to moderate a presidential debate, which was canceled. The network placed him on administrative leave for poor judgment and lying, not for political bias.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Scully falsely claim about his Twitter account?

It was suspended.

It was deleted.

It was verified.

It was hacked.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event was Scully supposed to moderate before it got canceled?

A press conference

A town hall meeting

The second presidential debate

The first presidential debate

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Scully reach out to for advice on responding to Trump's attacks?

Nancy Pelosi

Mike Pence

Joe Biden

Anthony Scaramucci

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason given by the network for Scully's administrative leave?

Technical issues

Inappropriate language

Poor judgment and lying

Political bias

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the network's stance on Scully's political bias?

They encouraged it.

They supported it.

They did not consider it a reason for his leave.

They were surprised by it.

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