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Jill Abramson ousted from New York Times
Politico ^
| Dylan Byers
Posted on 05/14/2014 2:28:03 PM PDT by Beave Meister
New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson was abruptly fired from the paper on Wednesday, sources familiar with the news informed POLITICO.
Managing editor Dean Baquet will take over as executive editor, effective immediately.
The news of her departure was met with shock throughout the newsroom. Senior editors were unexpectedly summoned to a 2 p.m. leadership meeting at the Times headquarters in New York. The news was then announced in a staff-wide meeting by publisher Arthur Sulzberger Jr.
In his announcement, Sulzberger said Abramson’s departure was related to “an issue with management in the newsroom,” and had nothing to do with the quality of the paper’s journalism during her tenure. Abramson was not present for the newsroom announcement.
(Earlier on POLITICO: Turbulence at The Times)
“I choose to appoint a new leader for our newsroom because I believe that new leadership will improve some aspects of the management of the newsroom,” Sulzberger said. “This is not about any disagreement between the newsroom and the business side.”
In a separate statement, Abramson said, “I’ve loved my run at The Times. I got to work with the best journalists in the world doing so much stand-up journalism.”
(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...
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To: Beave Meister
I got to work with the best journalists in the world I would fire her for that statement alone.
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posted on
05/14/2014 2:56:21 PM PDT
by
Starstruck
(If my reply offends, you probably don't understand sarcasm or criticism...or do.)
To: GeronL
Gasp! [bows head in communal shame]
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posted on
05/14/2014 2:57:52 PM PDT
by
Still Thinking
(Freedom is NOT a loophole!)
To: Still Thinking
“What she do? Tell the truth?”
If she did it was probably the first time in her life she has done so.
To: stirrinthepuddin
stand-up journalism Is that similar to stand-up comedy?
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posted on
05/14/2014 3:05:10 PM PDT
by
Michael.SF.
(I never thought anyone could make Jimmy Carter look good in compariso)
To: Michael.SF.
President Obama said today, "Boko Haram? It's more like Boko Harumph, if you ask me! But I gotta tell you..."
"President Goodluck Jonathan? He never got a dinner... Good luck with THAT!"
-PJ
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posted on
05/14/2014 3:09:29 PM PDT
by
Political Junkie Too
(If you are the Posterity of We the People, then you are a Natural Born Citizen.)
To: Linda Frances
Exactly why she was “fired” she dared to criticize the One’s Administration. I wondered how long she would last after that writing.
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posted on
05/14/2014 3:33:28 PM PDT
by
Engedi
To: Still Thinking
What she do? Tell the truth?Looks like it. See post #20.
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posted on
05/14/2014 3:55:50 PM PDT
by
Inyo-Mono
(NRA)
To: Beave Meister
The New York Times continues its relentless march into the dustbin of history. Onward!
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posted on
05/14/2014 4:00:09 PM PDT
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: Still Thinking
No...she scared the hired help with that mugly.
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posted on
05/14/2014 4:07:51 PM PDT
by
gr8eman
(There's no "R" in Warshington!)
To: Beave Meister
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posted on
05/14/2014 4:18:45 PM PDT
by
mulligan
(I)
To: Nifster
The real reason is she doesn’t know how to swim
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posted on
05/14/2014 4:20:47 PM PDT
by
spawn44
(MOO)
To: spawn44
The real reason is she asked for equal pay....libs don’t do that just check O’s WH staff
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posted on
05/14/2014 4:39:00 PM PDT
by
Nifster
To: Michael.SF.
What quality? That bottom of the litter box smell. That quality.
To: Paladin2
Maybe she will get a job in the White House.
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posted on
05/14/2014 4:47:58 PM PDT
by
mfish13
(Elections have Consequences.)
To: Beave Meister
Separated at birth from Bethenny Frankel?
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posted on
05/14/2014 4:56:38 PM PDT
by
Albion Wilde
("The commenters are plenty but the thinkers are few." -- Walid Shoebat)
To: kristinn
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posted on
05/14/2014 4:57:22 PM PDT
by
Albion Wilde
("The commenters are plenty but the thinkers are few." -- Walid Shoebat)
To: gr8eman
Oh, you’re not kidding! I went and looked at a picture on Google images so I’d know who we’re talking about, and now I have to Clorox my eyes. Sheesh!
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posted on
05/14/2014 5:02:35 PM PDT
by
Still Thinking
(Freedom is NOT a loophole!)
To: Beave Meister
Didn’t she co-author a book back in the 90s praising Anita Hill? I don’t recall who the other author was.
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posted on
05/14/2014 7:37:16 PM PDT
by
murron
(Proud Mom of a Marine Vet)
To: Veto!
" She was in over her head, and so was the entire institution of the NYT and possibly the institution of newspapers in general. "That is what happens when you cease reporting the news and get into propaganda in support of a political agenda.
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posted on
05/15/2014 5:18:55 AM PDT
by
mosaicwolf
(Strength and Honor)
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