Shocking Inside DC Scandal Rumor: A Media Ethics Dilemma

Ron Rosenbaum.com ^ | 10/29/07 | Ron Rosenbaum

[alice_in_bubbaland]

“In another e-mail, she writes: “Last night and this a.m., he actually has amazed me. He is a great man. My heart is loud and my head is silenced.” “

LOL! What the heck does that mean? Only a lib could say something like that!

[metesky]

Bill told his victims he was sterile, so to me the only remaining question about Webb’s paternity would be: coitus or turkey baster?

[Kevmo]

You know, if it were Fred, that would be a real shame, because his wife is easy on the eyes and part of the fun of watching his team.

It does look like we’re about to enter a vicious contest. No one’s going to be happy.

[DBrow]

I’d suspect the latter, he’s been offered a juicy tidbit “later”, perhaps a scoop, and knowing the game (Bernays was around for a long time a long time ago), he’s playing along for some future benefit.

This sort of “laying the groundwork” is pretty common in PR, go back a ways and look at how Dean Kaman promoted the Segway. Months of hints from people (who mostly were investors) about a revolutionary way to move people, a new “people mover”, and so forth.

Or an Apple release, or Microsoft update- there is lots of ink spent on hints and rumors in advance of the main PR campaign (Win 95 was even mentioned by the weathermen pre-release).

[Frumious Bandersnatch]

You could be right. I can also see problems for Hillary on this issue. So far, no breath of sexual scandal has tainted her during this election season (although there were rumors of past philandering when Mr. Clinton was president).

Thing is, I believe it is probably Rudy or Hillary, since they have the most to lose on this. Probably Hillary, since Rudy already has sexual skeletons in his past. OTOH, it might even be Mitt (though I very seriously doubt it). However, Rudy would probably be the least hurt by such a scandal.

The Dems are running so paranoid about Hillary in first place, that it wouldn't take much to sink her, in spite of her "unsurmountable" lead. They already have doubts of her winning in the General, and such a scandal would confirm their suspicions.

OTOH, with Barack doing his best imitation of one with hoof-in-mouth disease, and with the self-inflicted wounds generated by the Edwards campaign, this may not make any difference at all in the primaries.

But I betcha many independents would be turned off.

[Roy Tucker]

Might even boost his ratings. Nothing else has.

[JRochelle]

My guess is its Hillary.

And she is not a lesbian.

It most likely is Hillary and Sandy Burglar.

Hillary and Bill rarely sleep in the same house anymore.

[Tall_Texan]

Flynt only floats scandals on Republicans, not Democrats but if it is a current Senator, a Republican and a presidential candidate, that means McCain. Unless he’s mistaken that Thompson is still a senator or that Brownback is still a candidate.

[G Larry]

Here’s how this works:

If it were a Republican, the social values party, the person would be a hypocrite, and the story would have been 3 inch headlines a month ago.

Since it’s a Democrat, THE NO VALUES PARTY, they have nothing to live up to, and thus the dilemma as to whether to report!
Because Edwards is running a poor 3rd, there’e be no impact.
Because Obama’s wife is ever-present and very supportive, he’s not a likely suspect.

The Clinton’s are ALWAYS SUSPECT, and per Occam’s Razor, the guilty party or parties.

[okie01]

Has anybody mentioned the possibility that the sex scandal involves, not the candidate his or herself, but the candidate's spouse.

Was Der Schlickmeister caught with his pants down...again?

[peggybac]

I think if everyone in the business knew, Drudge would have posted it by now.

[PennsylvaniaMom]

Nahhh, they said ‘front runner.’

[SpaceBar]

I think if everyone in the business knew, Drudge would have posted it by now.

You read my thoughts exactly. If "everyone knew", Drudge would surely have it by now.

[MHGinTN]

If the female (Huma?) in question dies suddenly in an ‘accident’ you can bet she was having an affair with the Rodham rodent. The female is still alive with the story pending so no, she isn’t the story.

[UCANSEE2]

Her Presidential campaign title is “traveling chief of staff.”

Her real title is “Handler of HRC for Arabian Aristocracy”

[aculeus]

Micky Kaus in Slate leads with it.

This thing is on a short fuse. I give it less than 24 hours to leak.

[BnBlFlag]

If it was a Pubbie it would already be old news.
BTW, what’s the Edwards rumor? Is he confirmed gay?

[penowa]

"His cover was blown one night when he was spotted at a Barry Manilow concert actually enjoying the music."

His cover was blown when they showed him ATTEMPTING to dance with Ellen DeGeneris.

[GaryLee1990]

Maybe Drudge is sitting on it? But since he has an obsession of being first, I doubt it.

Gary

WatchingHillary.com

[eleni121]

What Flynt does or exposes is of no concern to me except that the drive bys will run with it and cause damage...to the rest of the good people in the REPUBLICAN party.

I am well aware that the Soros et al funded Dean managed dirt machines will be going full blast in the next 12 or so months...republicans beware. Desm will do ANYTHING to get the WH.