It’s telling what inspires journalists to finally take a critical look at the way they do business. Former President George W. Bush was the man of the hour today at the dedication of his presidential library, an event that should have been non-political and non-partisan. Fox News’ Dana Perino, who served as White House Press Secretary under Bush, was dispatched to cover the event. Are you concerned yet?
@HowardKurtz uh, can't watch this right now but good grief it's meant to be fun & cute, not news. For that, see @BretBaier intvu at 6 pm ET
— Dana Perino (@DanaPerino) April 25, 2013
Good grief, indeed. This is what finally raises an eyebrow over the all-too-cozy relationship between politicians and the media?
@HowardKurtz Jeez, lighten-UP
— Dana (@Grandbulldoggie) April 25, 2013
@HowardKurtz Perhaps Bush wants to be around members of his ex-staff on his big day. Should iStephanopoulos interview Hillary?
— Dana (@Grandbulldoggie) April 25, 2013
@HowardKurtz not a problem. It's intended to be a puff peice. He isn't there to make news. Perino makes no claim to be news reporter.
— John DeMott (@JohnDeMott2) April 25, 2013
@HowardKurtz Of course, Silly question Howie
— GIST Survivor?✝?? (@lastaudt) April 25, 2013
@HowardKurtz Did you ever ask the same question about George Snufalufagus anchoring This Week?
— bkParallax (@bkparallax) April 25, 2013
.@DanaPerino maybe they're jealous that they didn't get to call him Hitler to his face in their own interview. @HowardKurtz
— That AVC (@habitual_grump) April 25, 2013
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@HowardKurtz No, but if we expected TV news to be ethical re: the revolving door MSNBC would shut down
— (((Matt Robare))) (@MattRobare) April 25, 2013
@HowardKurtz Should CNN have Paul Begala 'analyze' Democratic Party policies? Or have Chris Cuomo 'report' on New York State issues?
— Dan O'Donnell (@DanODonnellShow) April 25, 2013
.@HowardKurtz should you worry yourself with other media when you work for a hack like the Daily Beast?
— That AVC (@habitual_grump) April 25, 2013
@HowardKurtz Should you critique media while on payroll of DailyBeast?
— John L. Pitts (@JohnLPitts) April 25, 2013
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