Category Archives: Journalism

John Edwards Admits Affair

By RHONDA SCHWARTZ and BRIAN ROSS August 8, 2008 — John Edwards repeatedly lied during his Presidential campaign about an extramarital affair with a novice filmmaker, the former Senator admitted to ABC News today. In an interview for broadcast tonight … Continue reading

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Five Angles For The MSM On Edwards/Hunter

Bill Wyman writes: I can think now of five separate angles the mainstream news outlets are missing with the John Edwards/Rielle Hunter scandal story. In other words, by not writing about the charges originally—airing them out and letting their audience … Continue reading

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No Wonder Newspapers Are Dying

Tom Bernis writes: LONDON (MarketWatch) — The scandal over former Sen. John Edwards’ alleged fathering of a love child is rapidly being surpassed by a greater travesty — not one single major media organization in the U.S is covering the … Continue reading

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Why Write About The John Edwards Scandal?

Mickey Kaus blogs: Here’s a short clip-‘n’-save response to those (including many friends) who argue the Edwards scandal shouldn’t be pursued–or at least pursued too vigorously– even if it is true:** 1. No"private citizen": Edwards was certainly a contender for … Continue reading

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Increasing Your Social Status

Jack Shafer writes: "What is Facebook but the Federal Reserve Bank of social currency? And it’s all social currency you can use! Like cocktail chatter, a Facebook posting—be it a link, a list, a photo, or travel plans—conveys the message, … Continue reading

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