Mike left out of National Journal article found on MSNBC

May 5th, 2007 by judgesuds

Many of you will have seen this article on MSNBC which does not list Mike Gravel because he was rude(?!) This comes from the national journal article here. The national journal calls itself on its about page

"National Journal Group Inc. is a leading publisher of magazines, newsletters, books and directories for people who have a professional interest in politics, policy and government. Based in Washington, D.C., National Journal Group Inc. is committed to providing publications and services that are nonpartisan, reliable and of the highest quality."

Please tell them to inlude Mike in their rankings.

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Comments

This is a copy of what i sent

Submitted on May 5th, 2007 by judgesuds
I cam across your rankings for the democratic canditates which is cited on MSNBC's website. Where it is stated both here and on MSNBC.

"(We're not ranking Mike Gravel... This guy's not just a third-tier longshot, he might be a little, um, off. Seriously, he was downright rude. Why should anyone agree to appear on stage with him? And why should any mainstream Democratic group invite him?)"

However when I look into what nationaljournal.com is I find the following description,

"National Journal Group Inc. is committed to providing publications and services that are *nonpartisan*, reliable and of the highest quality." (emphasis mine)

I suppose you could argue for defining nonpartisan as not aligned to either of the major political parties, however is this is the case i would suggest that you include a disambiguation to say that there will be no political coverage of politicians or candidates which you dont like. Or you could restore credibility by inluding Mike Gravel in your rankings.

White House 2008 Rankings: The Democrats

Submitted on May 5th, 2007 by cow-buoy

Here's what I wrote to Chuck.Todd@nbcuni.com & mambinder@nationaljournal.

So you guys aren't going to rank Mike Gravel ... cool.  I can understand why you would be affraid of him.  After all like Jack Nickleson said "You can't handle the truth". ALL the other candidates, with the exception of Kucinich, are just Republican Lite.  Mike expressed what a lot of us are feeling and thinking.  He will get my vote and the National Journal Group Inc. will remain unknown by the vast majority of Americans ... Rank That!
By-the-way , how's that "W" bumper sticker working out for you?