On papers and selling ‘em
Yesterday’s post concluded with a promise to ask a few people about the notion that conjuring up a “narrative” with which to frame the Democratic primary race might be a plot to sell more newspapers. In short, Sen. Barack Obama briefly (and offhandedly — I’m sure it wasn’t a serious condemnation, but I’m taking it seriously because it’s a problem when that kind of comment comes so naturally to people) implied that journalists would write “whatever sells papers.”
Our first responder is Ron Kaye, editor of the Daily News of Los Angeles. Here’s what he said in an email that he kindly took the time to send (the emphasis is mine): Read the rest of this entry »