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Topic: Letters Sent to Romenesko
Date/Time: 9/3/2008 4:51:38 PM
Title: Questions for NYT's editorial page editor
Posted By: Jim Romenesko
 
From JOHN MAGGS: Subject -- Questions for New York Times editorial page editor Andrew Rosenthal. The nation may have been surprised, but one person who apparently wasn't about Sarah Palin's choice as McCain's running mate was New York Times Op-Ed columnist Bill Kristol, who mentioned her on Fox News June 29, touted her over the summer, then came out strong for her just before the announcement (One that Kristol was notified about early that day, according to the Weekly Standard website.)

1. It has been reported that Kristol was part of a McCain kitchen cabinet in 2000. Is he still? Unlike fellow Op-Ed columnist David Brooks, who has disclosed McCain's canny solicitation of advice, Kristol hasn't said yea or nay.

2. Did he get consulted on the Palin choice? When? Was he informed of the choice before or after his Aug, 25 column mentioning Palin?

3. Are there any rules about a columnist actively advising a political campaign that he is writing about? Are there any rules about disclosing such a role? Should New York Times readers know, one way or the other?

4. I doubt that a NYT columnist would be allowed to keep writing while being employed in a political campaign. But in the pundit/influence game, status (and eventual riches) often are conferred without a paycheck changing hands. Is this immaterial to his obligations to New York Times readers? [Permalink]

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