Thanks TPM'ers for your nominations, discussion and votes for the Eddie Award, the TPM community's opportunity to recognize journalists who are making a difference by doing their job, getting to the truth and getting it out...not just relaying the spins of the campaigns.

Our first winner is Katie Couric of CBS News.
Runners up:  Campbell Brown and Rachel Maddow
Honorable mention:  Keith Olberman

Katies impact on the election has never been clearer than this Monday morning two weeks before the election.   Over the past weekend newspapers across the nation began making their endorsements for president.  Many, in choosing Barack Obama, cited his selection for VP as a reason to question McCain's judgment.  McCain's choice of Palin was also referenced by Colin Powell in his endorsement of Obama.  Before Couric's respectful but remarkable interview  - Governor Palin  was an exciting new figure on the American political scene, firing up the Republican base and brining out the crowds for her candidate.  But then a week of Couric interviews drip, drip, dripped into the national consciousness - and Palin was revealed for what she is, someone not qualified to be a heart beat away from the presidency.

Once again, our first ever Eddie goes to the anchor of the CBS Evening News - Katie Couric.  Got her blog using the link below and leave a comment, thanking her for making a difference through her professionalism, persistence and dedication to accuracy in reporting.

http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/couricandco/main500803.php?category=Katie_Couric_s_Notebook&dir=couricandco