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The Truth About Burris and Blago

By | 01.02.09 | 7:01 am

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

By | 11.18.08 | 6:31 pm

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 More…

The View From Fake Virginia

By | 10.30.08 | 5:45 pm

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 More…