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McCain Story Spurred Turmoil at Times

Editor pushed for better evidence of affair, irking reporters amid buzz

By Jonas Oransky,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 21, 2008 1:40 PM CST

(Newser) – Today’s New York Times bombshell alleging improper ties between John McCain and a lobbyist dropped only after three months of feuding between reporters who thought they’d “nailed” a story and the Gray Lady’s unsatisfied editor, the New Republic reports. One writer...   Read full story »

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