http://newsosaur.blogspot.com/ The betting among insiders in Seattle is that the leak came from the feds. Because the P-I is a partner in a joint-operating agreement with the Seattle Times, Hearst likely had to reveal its intentions in advance to the U.S. Justice Department, which oversees JOAs that operate under a waiver of the antitrust laws.
“Our understanding is the leak came out of Washington,” David McCumber, the managing editor of the P-I, said in an email. “I don't really care very much where it came from. I'm far past caring about the night from hell that it produced for me and my staff. I'm more concerned about the death of a great newspaper and the blight on a brave and talented staff – the best group I've worked with in four decades.”
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OK, even on their deathbed, the Seattle PI, and 'insiders in Seattle' (read leftist fellow travelers) found it in themselves to take one parting shot at the Bush Admin...is that just rich? Check out Steven Swartz' comments including how their editorial department is a constant voice for 'positive change.'
Bwaaaaaaaahahaha - yeah, one about to die because of its irrelevancy!