I'm skeptical about The Guardian's reporting that Hillary Clinton plans to accept the post of Secretary of State. Here's why-
What is the newspaper's source? The news article makes no mention of even an anonymous source.
Why would a newspaper in the United Kingdom be privy to this information? If someone wanted to leak it, wouldn't they start with AP, The New York Times or The Washington Post?
Michelle Malkin is skeptical but doesn't give her reasons. Allah Pundin at Hotair gets it too-
Exit question: Er, why would the Guardian know this when American news outlets don't?I'll much more inclined to believe this story when a major US media outlet starts reporting it.
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Exit question: Er,... (Below threshold)1. Posted by OregonMuse | November 18, 2008 9:09 AM | Score: -1 (1 votes cast)
Frequently during the recent election campaign, you had to go to the foreign press for information, particularly about Obama's background and questionable associations, that our media was notably incurious about.
The foreign press: doing jobs that American journalists just won't do.
1. Posted by OregonMuse | November 18, 2008 9:09 AM |
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Posted on November 18, 2008 09:09
2. Posted by GarandFan | November 18, 2008 11:18 AM | Score: -1 (1 votes cast)
I'll believe it when the pantsuit lady says so.
2. Posted by GarandFan | November 18, 2008 11:18 AM |
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Posted on November 18, 2008 11:18
3. Posted by cirby | November 18, 2008 11:40 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
I think someone leaked it so people won't whine too much when his real Secretary of State (someone really objectionable) is announced...
3. Posted by cirby | November 18, 2008 11:40 AM |
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Posted on November 18, 2008 11:40
4. Posted by Tim | November 18, 2008 1:08 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
The Brits broke the news that Obama's aunt was living in a slum only a mile or two from the Boston Globe's HQ.
4. Posted by Tim | November 18, 2008 1:08 PM |
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Posted on November 18, 2008 13:08
5. Posted by _Mike_ | November 18, 2008 8:03 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Rumor has it Bill Clinton is already scoping out various positions on the cabinet (take that however you like).
5. Posted by _Mike_ | November 18, 2008 8:03 PM |
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Posted on November 18, 2008 20:03
6. Posted by Rebecca | November 18, 2008 9:09 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
The rumor mill has gone haywire lately. Gee, I wonder why. The Guardian could "know" something, but it may not be the truth. Why are we so obsessed with rumors and gossip anyway? Aren't we tired of this yet? The media illuminati (at least they believe they are) have us running around with our hair on fire. I'm rebelling. No more rumors!
6. Posted by Rebecca | November 18, 2008 9:09 PM |
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Posted on November 18, 2008 21:09