"A reporter doesn't get his article on the WSJ front page left column without having his every last duck in a row."
Why then does the news section of the WSJ have such a notorious left leaning reputation (in contrast to its editorial page)? Apparently, this reporter was invited to visit the Imus ranch and Imus even offered to pay his way. He refused.
If this is "getting your ducks in a row," I'll stick to cattle ranching!
LOL....well, I guess if you compare the Editorial page to the Front page, you might consider it to the left. (and I totally enjoy the editorial page). But the front page has no political agenda. Can't answer to the visit question, though. Perhaps the Journal will address that.
Normally reporters are not allowed to accept 'vacations'.