NY Times editor surprised that readers didn't get it
Bill Keller, the editor of the New York Times, is really surprised at the reaction to the newspaper reports about John McCain. A whole lot of people, in Keller's view, missed the main point of the story. In a Q & A column titled "Talk to the Newsroom," published Thursday, the editor explains:
The point of this "Long Run" installment was that, according to people who know him well, this man who prizes his honor above all things and who appreciates the importance of appearances also has a history of being sometimes careless about the appearance of impropriety, about his reputation. The story cites several examples, and quotes friends and admirers talking of this apparent contradiction in his character. That is why some members of his staff were so alarmed by the appearance of his relationship with Ms. Iseman. And that, it seemed (and still seems) to us, was something our readers would want to know about a man who aspires to be president..Clearly, many of you did not agree
Click here to see the whole discussion with Keller and the Times' managing editor, Jill Abramson. She answers questions about why they used anonymous sources.
Comments
Times has continued it's slide to the bottom of honest reporting. They will continue to print anything they think is fit to print. They should change their name to NY GlobeSun Times.
Posted by: Bob Novak | February 22, 2008 11:28 AM
The issue here, I think, is what influence McCain used, if any, to further his friend's lobbying interests. Whether he "had sex with that woman" is irrelevant. However, if he leaned on federal officials to further her career and income, that is relevant. The focus should be on political corruption, not sexual prurience. McCain was a great soldier. General Patten would only trust soldiers who had a robust personal life. Would Patten love McCain more if these tales turn out to be true?
Posted by: Phil Fullerton | February 22, 2008 11:43 AM
Fresno Bee, New York Times, Bill Keller, et al.
YOU, and the Tmes DO NOT GET IT!!
Regardless of what one thinks and/or appreciates concerning Senator McCain, people, and society STILL do not SEE the blitzkrieg
(attack) against Mr. McCain (and men) only because he is a male!
The New York Times attempts to disguise their misandrist advocacy by publishing such a moronic post.
New York Time editor, Mr. Keller, attempts to hide his true audience by suggesting that this "female" lobbyist was influenced by the sexual encouragement of Msr McClain.
Well, HELLO, America. get a grip! What happened when Arnold (of Calif) ran ? Did we not hear from the same zealots who said he "groped" a women on one of his movie sets?
What happened to the real "issues"? OR.........
Should one bring up the supposed relationship between Hillary Clinton and "Vincent Foster"? (Not to mention, Paula, Monica, etc, etc.)
NOT even!
Where is America's honor?
Stay tuned for Dr. Phil, file at 6 pm !!
Posted by: James | February 24, 2008 9:32 PM