Top Editors Respond to Tony Snow Appointment

[sabra]

http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002423645



Top Editors Respond to Tony Snow Appointment


SEATTLE Editors here for the American Society of Newspaper Editors conference, including two Washington, D.C. bureau chiefs, had mixed reactions to the appointment of FOX News commentator Tony Snow as President Bush’s new press secretary.

Some said his background in news can help smooth over tense press relations, while others saw him as just another "mouthpiece."

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“It is a plus that he has been a member of the working press on the other side,” said Andrew Alexander, Washington bureau chief for Cox Newspapers. “That is important. He may have an appreciation of reporters. He also has a plus coming from the White House of Bush 41, so there is no that much of a learning curve.”

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Deborah Howell, ombudsman for The Washington Post and a former D.C. bureau chief for Newhouse Newspapers, said his background may help, but added “I don’t see how it makes much difference if he is trying to sell the president.”

[central scrutinizer]

1. "member of the working press"????

only if "working" means you read the fax that Karl Rove just sent you on the air. Then, Jeff Gannon was also a "member" of the working press, while he was on the White House "staff". nudge nudge wink wink

[Uncle Joe]

2. I believe he is well qualified for the job.

He has a PHD in Sock Puppetry, a Masters in B.S. and has been given an honorary degree in delusion. I believe he will do a "heckuva job" as mouthpiece and will probably garner a Medal Of Freedom before his tenure is over.

[screembloodymurder]

3. On the Other Side?

Still working for the Minister of Misinformation.