ISN'T IT IRONIC? (IT'S NOT)

Here's Washington Post media writer/CNN talking head Howard Kurtz on "Paula Zahn" last night, courtesy The Hotline:

It's ironic, after three decades, that the Washington Post ended up getting scooped on its own secret by Vanity Fair.

But there's nothing ironic about it. This couldn't be their story. The Post was ethically obligated not to name Mark Felt as Deep Throat first. A few top Posties had sworn not to reveal the name until after his death; when the news got around this morning, Woodward and company had to agree to break that prior agreement before moving forward.

But the Post should worry not: They'll have about a week to milk the glory days before everyone is completely sick of it. And then there are still more questions. And of course, Woodward already has a book.

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posted by WWB at 9:36 PM |