Who is the reporter who interrupted President Obama on national television while he announced his new DREAM policy? Sources are saying it was Daily Caller reporter Neil Munro, whose Twitter bio reads:
Born Irish, then became a Cold War bridegroom. I worked at Defense News, Washington Technology, then 10 years at National Journal, and now at TheDC. Lucky me.
The reporter who interrupted the president was the Daily Caller’s Neil Munro, who, according to TPM’s Brian Beutler (who was also in attendance) identified himself as an immigrant and then walked off.
The Internet has redefined what constitutes investigative journalism and news reporting. Even so, reporters investigate and report the news story — they don't try to become the focal point of the news story.
If political bloggers do not regard themselves as true reporters, then they should not expect to be issued a press pass.
If they want to create the news by injecting themselves into the story, … well then they should apply for a job with News Corp.
kafantarisJune 16, 2012 at 8:41 am
A reporter reports. When you insert yourself into the story, by heckling or otherwise, you become part of the story.
Being on the side of the angels does not change this. You are still an observer — the eyes and ears for the rest of us who are not there. In your own style, we merely want you to tell us what you saw and heard.
If you cannot settle for this limited role and have the urge to do more, then please leave your reporter's credentials at the door. There is nothing wrong with acting on your convictions. But you absolutely cannot do so while covering an event you are reporting on.
This is the golden rule of journalism. Even pundits try to follow it.
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The Internet has redefined what constitutes investigative journalism and news reporting. Even so, reporters investigate and report the news story — they don't try to become the focal point of the news story.
If political bloggers do not regard themselves as true reporters, then they should not expect to be issued a press pass.
If they want to create the news by injecting themselves into the story, … well then they should apply for a job with News Corp.
A reporter reports. When you insert yourself into the story, by heckling or otherwise, you become part of the story.
Being on the side of the angels does not change this. You are still an observer — the eyes and ears for the rest of us who are not there. In your own style, we merely want you to tell us what you saw and heard.
If you cannot settle for this limited role and have the urge to do more, then please leave your reporter's credentials at the door. There is nothing wrong with acting on your convictions. But you absolutely cannot do so while covering an event you are reporting on.
This is the golden rule of journalism. Even pundits try to follow it.
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