I’ve said it before, but really you should read Campaign Desk everyday (as well as the Note). Here are some great recent posts:
Is Anybody Looking For Any Facts?
Campaign Desk criticizes the Washington Press Corps for not following up on what is meant by “weapons of mass destruction-related program activities.” According to testimony by David Kay before the Senate Armed Services Committee, these WMDRPA could include what amounts to a bunch of studies. Asked how many countries are engaged in WMDRPA, Kay admitted there were 50. Why isn’t anyone on this?
Sawyer Gets It Right (Finally)
Campaign Desk gives Diane Sawyer credit for finding other versions of the Iowa speech showing that Dean’s shouting was barely audible over the roar of the crowd. By using the unidirectional mic audio, the news organizations effectively took his speech out of context. Diane Sawyer apologizes and gets quotes from the heads of news organizations.
Campaign Desk takes issue with allowing a Kerry quote to stand without challenge. At issue is his quote about winning without the South.
Campaign Desk lauds Robin Toner for being able to present the big picture. Dean may have lost the first two contests, but he’s changed the entire nomination race.
Posted on January 31st, 2004