c-rock Posted January 27, 2009 at 08:03 PM Share Posted January 27, 2009 at 08:03 PM http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/26/w...e_n_160832.html Woodward Suggests Future Scandal For Obama White House (VIDEO) on the Chris Matthews Show Sunday, Bob Woodward offered a rather cryptic prediction of scandal that will plague the Obama White House. "This may be tantalizing but vague," said the Washington Post scribe. "I don't think the nanny or household tax problems and so forth are over for the Obama administration..." Matthews pressed ever so slightly for more information, but Woodward did not oblige: "I say it's not over." It was the type of gossip ginning, insider reporting that makes D.C. journalism what it is. But it wasn't without a glimmer of irony. Earlier in the week, Matthews had shut down similar banter on Hardball when the New York Daily News' Liz Benjamin noted that the unconfirmed rumor mill was saying that Caroline Kennedy had an "affair issue." "Well, how about let's stick to journalism," Matthews said, over her. "I don't do that here, Liz. Liz, if it's just blogging, let's drop it, OK?" It was a somewhat controversial segment. But Matthews had his share of defenders. On CNN's Reliable Sources this Sunday, Sally Quinn said that such unsubstantiated gossip had no place in journalism and complimented the MSNBC host for "cutting it off." Woodward's tip may end up being correct. But it didn't seem to meet the standard of reporting that Matthews set for Benjamin and Quinn seconded. Quinn, it should be noted, is married to Woodward's longtime editor, Ben Bradlee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted January 27, 2009 at 09:18 PM Share Posted January 27, 2009 at 09:18 PM C-Rock, I'm surprised you read the Huffington Post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiburbian Posted January 27, 2009 at 10:27 PM Share Posted January 27, 2009 at 10:27 PM Lou - it has been said that you keep your friends close, and your enemies closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWBH Posted January 27, 2009 at 10:48 PM Share Posted January 27, 2009 at 10:48 PM c-rock is a "well versed" guy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-rock Posted January 28, 2009 at 02:08 AM Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 at 02:08 AM C-Rock, I'm surprised you read the Huffington Post. My gig is up!! Lou blew my cover!! Actually, I visit sites that combine news sources. This came up. They always link you back to the source. I figure since its woodward of the Nixon fame, this would be interesting to folks on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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