CNN’s Howard Kurtz Criticizes John King For Gingrich ‘Open Marriage’ Question

Appearing on CNN’s Newsroom, Howard Kurtz criticized his fellow network colleague John King for his “open marriage” question to Republican hopeful Newt Gingrich at last night’s debate. “I must say that I thought it was a misstep for John King, who is a fair and seasoned and balanced reporter, to make that the very first question of the debate.”

RELATED: Neil Cavuto Gives John King A Strong Pat On The Back For ‘Open Marriage’ Question

“Everything that happened after that, even when Mitt Romney stumbled about his tax return, was indeed an afterthought,” Kurtz added.

Kurtz’ remarks were curious in their stark contrast to those of his cable news competitors. Fox News anchors Neil Cavuto and Chris Wallace defended King’s question choice.

The Reliable Sources host also criticized ABC News’s news judgement in airing the Marianne Gingrich interview mere days before the South Carolina primary.

“The timing does not look good for those who believe the media are biased or out to hurt the Republicans…I think ABC News should have done the story much earlier or done it next week. When you drop a bombshell like that, though even though the allegations are recycled, so close to the voting, it does I think in an unintentional way create sympathy for Newt Gingrich who is already surging in the South Carolina polls,” Kurtz opined.

Watch the segment below via CNN:

(h/t Daily Caller)

New: The Mediaite One-Sheet "Newsletter of Newsletters"
Your daily summary and analysis of what the many, many media newsletters are saying and reporting. Subscribe now!