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During an interview Friday on “America Reports,” “MediaBuzz” host Howard Kurtz reacted to former New York Times editor Bari Weiss’ allegations that a Times colleague sought approval from Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., before running an op-ed by Republican Sen. Tim Scott. The New York Times has since denied Weiss’ claim, but Kurtz said stories like this are “exhibit A, B, C, D and E” of why Republicans believe traditional media is biased against them.
NY TIMES STAFFER WANTED TO CHECK WITH SCHUMER BEFORE RUNNING SEN. TIM SCOTT OP-ED, BARI WEISS SAYS
HOWARD KURTZ:Look, for Republicans and conservatives who think that media institutions like The New York Times are unfair to him, are unfair to them, this is exhibit A, B, C, D and E. I mean, check with Senator Schumer? ‘Hello, Chuck. I know you’re busy spending zillions of dollars, but is this piece acceptable to you?’ It makes the paper’s opinion section look like a wholly owned subsidiary of the Democratic leader’s office.
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