How Will Media Play Kerik's Indictment?
November 8, 2007 -- 6:34 PM EST // //
ABC News is reporting that Rudy top cop Bernie Kerik has been indicted on charges stemming from tax evasion and corruption allegations.
So, some questions about the press coverage of this that we'll see tomorrow and in the days ahead:
Will Rudy Giuliani's name be in the headline and lede of tomorrow's stories, given that this is only important really because Rudy is running for President?
Will the stories prominently point out that this is a blow to Rudy's campaign? How many pundits will say this?
Will Kerik's indictment gain anywhere near the amount of political commentary that was lavished on, say, fugitive Norman Hsu, who inspired days and days of chatter from pundits despite his being one of many thousands of donors to the Hillary campaign?
Will any of the stories delicately suggest that this raises questions about Rudy's judgment and vetting skills in picking key cabinet members? Will any pundits say this?
Will the stories prominently feature the fact that Rudy also recommended Kerik to be chief of Homeland Security, in addition to picking him as top cop, or will the stories bury this fact despite its obvious importance in enabling us to judge whether Rudy is fit to be President?
Will any pundits start pointing out that Rudy suggested Kerik as Homeland Security chief despite the fact that his primary campaign message is that he's the candidate who can best keep us safe?
We'll see.
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