Well I'm not puzzled at all.
Remember, Dan Rather is the boss and he believes both that the story behind the documents is true and, incredibly, that the documents are not forgeries - they just can't be validated. With this mentality at the top what else could you expect from CBS News?
Remember, Dan Rather is the boss and he believes both that the story behind the documents is true and, incredibly, that the documents are not forgeries - they just can't be validated. With this mentality at the top what else could you expect from CBS News?
No puzzlement here, either. I'm thinking that keeping Mapes in the loop is just Rather's way of saving face. Taking her off the beat would be thought of by Rather as a further admission of guilt/defeat, and I think he feels he's gone as far as he will on that score with his "apology".