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The Truth About Burris and Blago

Nice post, Matt, but I’m afraid you’re a bit off the mark. I wrote the real scoop on Burris and Blagojevich in the Washington City Paper, where I do my serious political reporting.
Not really sure how the MSM got this one so wrong.


Holder’s Questionable Track Record on Corruption

Daphne Eviatar calls Eric Holder “a safe choice” for attorney general, and Matt DeLong writes that few would consider him “unqualified.” Well, let me play devil’s advocate and present a more critical view of his record — specifically, his tenure as the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia from 1993 to 1997.
In March 1997, [...]


The View From Fake Virginia

The Washington City Paper, which covers the DC arts scene like no one else but generally shies away from national politics, has a Gonzo-style double feature today on the Obama and McCain campaigns in Virginia and Maryland.
DC is the least swingy state — or non-state — in the country (fivethirtyeight projects a 63-point margin for [...]