The White House Press Corps - WHO Are They? Please List Names Here >

[Stephanie]

David Brock wrote to Scott McClellan today asking that the fake journalist Jeff Gannon of "Talon News" be excised from the White House press corps.

http://mediamatters.org/items/200501310004

I find it amazing that the press corps themselves have not covered this story. Surely they've noticed that an amateur with an agenda is sitting amongst them, in the most coveted spot for journalists except for network anchor. WHY are they covering up (by omission) the story that the WH has a special propagandist planting questions not only in the daily briefs but also in the rare Bush press conference?

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What are the NAMES of the reporters included in the White House press corps? Each of them should get a letter asking why they are ignoring the story sitting right under their noses.

I'll start:

Terry Moran of ABC News, why are you silent about this fake journalist in your midst?

Helen Kennedy of the NY Daily News, why haven't you covered this story?

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Is there a listing of all the reporters admitted to the WH press corps, or do we have to gather their names ourselves?

In light of the recent outtings of several "journalists" who were in fact paid propagandists, this Jeff Gannon story is both timely and relevant. Why is no one covering it?

Please post the names of press corps members below, so we can demand they investigate this story. Thanks.





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*edit*

grasswire has given us a link to Dan Froomkin's list - can we write and ask them why they are ignoring this story? I note that "Talon News" is not on the list.

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/administration/whbriefing/correspondents.html

This is a list of the major White House correspondents.

ABC
Ann Compton: Bio
Terry Moran: Bio
Kate Snow: Bio

Associated Press
Terence Hunt: Latest Stories
Scott Lindlaw: Latest Stories
Jennifer Loven: Latest Stories
Deb Riechmann: Latest Stories
Mark Smith (Radio): Bio

Baltimore Sun
David L. Greene: Latest Stories

Bloomberg
Richard Keil
Heidi Przybyla
Holly Rosenkrantz

Boston Globe
Rick Klein: Latest Stories
Anne E. Kornblut: Latest Stories

CBS
Mark Knoller (Radio): Live (Weekdays at 9:51 a.m. and 2:51 p.m.) | Bio | Profile (Washington Post)
Peter Maer (Radio): Latest Stories | Bio
Bill Plante: Latest Stories | Bio
John Roberts: Latest Stories | Bio

Chicago Tribune
Mark Silva: Latest Stories

Christian Science Monitor
Linda Feldmann: Latest Stories

Copley News Service
George E. Condon Jr.: Latest Stories
Finlay Lewis: Latest Stories

Cox News Service
Bob Deans: Latest Stories
Ken Herman: Latest Stories

CNN
Dana Bash: Bio
John King: Bio
Suzanne Malveaux: Bio

Dallas Morning News
G. Robert Hillman: Latest Stories

Fox News
Jim Angle: Bio
Wendell Goler: Bio
James Rosen: Bio | Funniest D.C. Celebrity (Washington Post)

Gannett/USA Today
Richard Benedetto: Latest Stories | Columns | Bio
Judy Keen: Latest Stories | Bio | Profile of Bush (4/2/2003)

Hearst
Helen Thomas: Bio | Columns | Profile (Slate) | Book

Houston Chronicle
Bennett Roth: Latest Stories

Knight Ridder
William Douglas: Latest Stories and Bio
Ron Hutcheson: Latest Stories and Bio

Los Angeles Times
Edwin Chen: Latest Stories
Maura Reynolds: Latest Stories

National Journal
Carl Cannon: Bio | Book
Alexis Simendinger: Bio | Book


NBC News
David Gregory: Bio
Norah O'Donnell: Bio | Groupies

Newsday
Ken Fireman: Latest Stories

Newsweek
Tamara Lipper: Latest Stories

New York Daily News
Kenneth R. Bazinet: Latest Stories

New York Post
Deborah Orin: Latest Stories

New York Times:
Elisabeth Bumiller: Latest Stories | Speech at Yale | Book
David E. Sanger: Latest Stories | Bio | On "Washington Week"
Richard W. Stevenson: Latest Stories

National Public Radio
Don Gonyea: Latest Stories | Bio

Reuters
Adam Entous: Latest Stories
Steve Holland: Latest Stories
David Morgan: Latest Stories

Scripps Howard
Ann McFeatters: Latest Stories | Column

Time
John F. Dickerson: Latest Stories | Columns | Bio

U.S. News
Kenneth T. Walsh: Latest Stories | Book

The Washington Post
Mike Allen: Latest Stories
Dana Milbank: Latest Stories | Book

Wall Street Journal
Greg Hitt: Latest Stories

Washington Times
Joseph Curl: Latest Stories
Bill Sammon: Latest Stories

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[Old and In the Way]

1. Gannon is the official RNC plant.

He seems to be the only one who's not in on the joke. Ever see the reaction when he get's his mandated talking point/question?

He's such a tool and a fool. If he's a journalist, I'm Peter Pan.

[grasswire]

5. he's not only not a journalist...

...but he's not Jeff Gannon, according to sources.

[bvar22]

2. I can't add to your list,

but this is a GREAT IDEA for a DU project.
The Activism Forum may be a better venue.

I will KICK this thread occasionally.

[grasswire]

3. Steph

Most of what you are seeking is here. Dan Froomkin has done the legwork and keeps this updated.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/administration/whbriefing/correspondents.html

[Stephanie]

4. Thanks!

Was just about to PM you about this!

[gumby]

6. Here's a list from Washingtonpost.com

updated Nov. 15, 2004

http://tinyurl.com/2k8kl

[thebigidea]

8. doesn't look complete - no Gannon, no "Indian Guy," no Russell M.

[thebigidea]

7. i'm sure the NYTimes loves being snubbed in favor of "Talon News Service"

and why the heck does that Indian guy get so many questions? Scott McCreep always turns to him when he's in hot water, as he can always be relied upon to change the subject to a question he already knows the answer to.

[grasswire]

9. froomkin is well aware of Gannon's bizarre status

He has commented on it previously. I've been in touch with Froomkin on this for more than a year.

[shraby]

10. DailyKos has about 7 or more threads

investigating Jeff Gannon trying to find out who he is.