The Kaplan Daily's "Ombudsman" Andrew "O" Alexander's column today is all about reporters' conflicts of interest. One is Juliet Eilperin, who covers climate change and is married to a "liberal activist" at the Center for American Progress. Verdict from the O?
"It's a close call, but I think she should stay on the beat. With her work now getting special scrutiny, it will become clear if the conflict is real." (my emphasis)
The other reporter? None other than Howie "Get That Job?" Kurtz. Is Kurtz's marital connection to Rethug consultant and commentator Sheri Annis even mentioned? Uh, no. Is Howie getting "special scrutiny" from his Kaplan editors? Uh, no. Is Howie getting a free pass, and is this another example of Kaplan's separate rules for progressives and right-wingers? Uh, yes and yes.
(Image: Don't adjust your screens - Howie the acorn exists in a separate, alternate universe.)
