Friday, September 27, 2002
Pompous journalism alert: Deep down, political reporters in Boston LOVE the gubernatorial race -- the fast action, the bitterness, the intensity etc. It’s what political reporting is all about. But journalists have to play their part too, one of which is the obligatory role of shaking one’s head in disgust and pooh-poohing the tone and lack of substance in a campaign, as if journalists never engage in stoking the fires of triviality. Here’s Brian McGrory’s audition for the part: “It comes down to this simple concept: Respect. Shannon and Mitt have yet to show us any.” Oh, please.
