I just read today's (11/6, "Politicized Memo Incites Row") article, featured on page A27, about the Democrat attack plan regarding intelligence data. I did notice this article's interesting angle how both parties seem to be viewed with equal suspicion. All in the interest of objective journalism, I'm sure.
But compare this scandal to the Joe Wilson/CIA leak scandal. Both involve intelligence and both involve presumed political pressure to embarass an opponent. Yet this well balanced article is buried on page A27, while the latter scandal was featured - at a minimum - on pages:
A01, 1 Oct, "Man Behind the Furor" (Wilson...)
A01, 28 Sep, "Bush Administration is Focus of Inquiry"
A06, 25 Oct, "Democrats Seek Wider Inquiry"
A08, 24 Oct, "Bush's Press Aide, Rove Questioned in Leaks Probe"
While I already know the answer, I'm curious to hear the Post's explanation of the blatant double standard. Thank you for allowing me to express my opinion.
Coop
Note: I have had letters to the editor published in close to a dozen papers across the country over the years, yet despite having more submissions to the Wash ComPost than any other, they have yet to print one of my letters. I do not expect that streak to be broken here. :-)