AP: Cheney Booed Loudly; Actual Videotape: It All Depends On the Meaning of "Loudly"

If it hadn't been reported as "loud booing," I wouldn't even have heard it at all. Listening specifically for booing, I guess I hear it, but it's hard to say it's "loud booing." It sound like general crowd noise.

But the AP says it's true, so it must be. Instapundit recalls the AP reporting genuine applause as "loud booing" in the past. Remember the supposed "boos" Bush was greeted with by a conservative crowd when he wished Clinton good luck in his heart operation? The actual tape demonstrated not booing at all, but cheers for the sentiment.

First comment at Gateway Pundit is by Mike O, who observes:

Of course, the AP reported he was being booed loudly. From the press area, I'm sure that's all you could hear. The AP crew probably has sore throats this morning.

Indeed.

Update: A reader who was playing hooky from work and who attended the game says the booing was loud and noticeable, and that AP has the story right.

posted by Ace at 12:42 PM

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