Three Thoughts on Mitt Romney’s ‘Very Poor’ Day
What makes for a gaffe, what Medicaid really does, and what lame questions!
Super PAC Reporting: Recommended Reading
Because you know you need to get up to speed
Stories I’d Like to See
The Dodd-Frank effect, unions and private equity, and Newt’s expenses
Brief Encounters
Reviewing anthologies on food in wartime reporting and the best of Wolcott Gibbs
Audit Notes: Finally, Fraud Charges; Gee Whiz Wired; Freddie
By Ryan Chittum The Wall Street Journal reports, and as far as I can tell, scoops that the Justice Department is preparing to file criminal charges against mortgage-bond traders at Credit Suisse for fraud. The WSJ says two traders will plead g...
Bloomberg’s Big Miss in Silicon Valley Hiring Story
An analysis forgets mergers and acquisitions
Romney’s Hispanic Support: About That Florida Poll
Reporters must tell readers about polls’ shortcomings
A Laurel to The Record
For a disturbing tale of sickness and medical expense
Las Vegas Review-Journal Asks Four Key Questions
But doesn’t help readers evaluate candidates’ answers



