[conservative in nyc]

Operating under what false pretences, Torie? Unless you know something I don't know, we have no proof Jeff Gannon didn't give his real name to the White House when getting his daily press pass. And he wouldn't be the first reporter to use a pseudonym. Remember Mark Twain?

Cboldt -- According to Snopes.com, the Jerry Rivers story isn't true. Geraldo Rivera was born Gerald Riviera, according to his birth certificate.

[Torie]

OK, let the chap tell us one way or the other as to whether he lied to the White House about his name. If he didn't, I retract the comment.

[Cboldt]

According to Snopes.com, the Jerry Rivers story isn't true. Geraldo Rivera was born Gerald Riviera, according to his birth certificate.

Thanks for that. I saw your earlier post just after I made mine. He still isn't using his real name, but it is a closer match according to the Snopes version. It's an interesting question, whether reporters are using their real names or pen names (to the public that is).