1 The Huffington Post
This news aggregator has come a long way since it was labeled as “the liberal Drudge Report” around its 2005 launch. The site expanded coverage in 2008 with the launch of a Chicago local site and green section on its main page.
2 The Politico
When the newspaper launched last January, many wondered if it would stand a chance against old print and broadcast stalwarts. Those questions – after it drove much of the 2008 ...