Newsie’s Media News Report: The FCC Chairman’s Connection to Plamegate
In this edition: WSJ reporter could use some help reading polls; WaPo editor enables John Solomon; Reporters in Baghdad; what media can learn from WH hopefuls; behind the scenes at The Politico; right-wing tentacles latch on further to MSM; ratings; and so much more...
Thoughts, and Then, the News
David Gergen was just on Anderson Cooper 360 talking about how unfortunate it is that Sen. Durbin (D-IL) called Cheney's comments 'delusional' and how it's a shame that there's so much bitterness in D.C. Hey, Mr. Gergen, sometimes the truth hurts, and if you think Durbin's comments weren't up to your standards, then, it's time you leave the Beltway World of Thinking. Delusional is the nicest thing Durbin could've said, and it's not even close to the crap the GOP has said about Democrats for years. Heck, half the time, GOPers can't even get the name of the DemocratIC party right.
Now for the news:
Meet the Martins
If you’ve been following the Libby trial, you’ll know about how important the testimony from Cheney aide, Cathie Martin is. Guess who she’s married to? FCC Chairman Kevin Martin.
Ombuds Watch
From Romenesko, a compilation of recent ombudsman posts and articles.
More journalists being subpoenaed
Two reporters subpoenaed over reporting about one soldier’s refusal to fight in Iraq
Raising eyebrows
Staffers, stocks, and Maria Bartiromo... oh and Citigroup.
Maybe folks in the news biz ought to listen to her
Jill Carroll criticizes foreign cutbacks. Carroll was kidnapped in Iraq and eventually released.
Atrios has good advice for journalists new to this blogging thing
Link.
Food for Thought
CJR asks: Forget America, is Journalism Ready for a Black President?
Wanna bet no one gets fired over this?
FCC Hid Data on Media Ownership
Fox is Really Good At Pointing Fingers
If only they had standards for themselves.
RWCM Watch
Credit Where It’s Due
Media People & In the Field
News & Notes on Media orgs, Programming, Specials, etc.
State of the Media, Trends, Research Reports, Innovations
The Audience: Ratings, Circulation, & Ad Rates, etc.
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