02/23/2005
Dem Leadership Begins Push for Gannon Inquiry
A letter is being circulated by Minority Whip Richard Durbin (D-IL) behind the scenes calling for other senators to join an investigation into former White House reporter Jeff Gannon.
According to Raw Story, the letter "calls on President Bush to 'order a full inquiry' into how a 'fake' journalist working for a 'sham' news organization got access to the president."
Part of the letter to Bush reads:
"As you know, concerns that government officials may be trying to deceive the public by manipulating the media can be extremely corrosive to public trust. For that reason, we respectfully request that you order an immediate and thorough investigation into the Gannon/Guckert matter. How is it possible that a man using a fake name, with dubious journalism credentials, was able to clear the White House's extensive security screening process and gain such close access to you and your staff for such an extended period of time?"
Full text at Raw Story.
Via AmericaBlog, find your Senator's contact info here. Encourage them to take part in this investigation.
Related:
Jeff Gannon Controversy Continues
Posted 10:03 AM EST by Andy Towle in Current Affairs | Permalink
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*Yawns*, bizarre story, I agree, but it's not likely to be proof of some Nixonesque attempt to manipulate media coverage. Do you really think the Bushies and Rove would choose Gannon to be their plant?!
Posted by: DREADNOUGHT | Feb 23, 2005 10:14:27 AM
No, not necessarily, Dread, but this could still blow up in their faces and turn into Gannon-gate.
Posted by: cafegogo | Feb 23, 2005 11:12:23 AM
Really! With all the problems this nation faces it speaks volumes that this is the best the Democrats can come up with.
Posted by: Mitch | Feb 23, 2005 1:01:57 PM
Really, Matty? And Monica-gate was such a great move on the Republicans part? Please.
Posted by: cafegogo | Feb 23, 2005 2:35:04 PM
I don't think anyone's claiming Gannon sucked Bush's dick, Cafe. Be serious.
Posted by: DREADNOUGHT | Feb 23, 2005 10:53:48 PM
Of course not, Dread, though regarding both situations, Clinton's was a private sex situation which had nothing to do with government, Bush's, being a creepy Big Brother manipulation of the press, has everything to do with government, and in this case, abuse of power. If this is "the best the Dems can come up with," according to Matty, it's certainl;y better then the Repubs private blow-job.
Posted by: cafegogo | Feb 24, 2005 12:09:17 AM