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Monday, October 6, 2008 12:00 AM

"I find her offensive"

John McCain was making a bid for South Florida's Jewish voters, a crucial demographic in a purple state. But then he chose Sarah Palin as a running mate.
By Tristram Korten

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  • Monday, October 6, 2008 07:48 AM

    Is name-calling serious journalism?

    In re: '"What I hear is she's an awful anti-Semite," George Friedberg said as he sat curbside in his Escalade. "She won't be getting my vote."'

    This assertion -- unchallenged and unsubstantiated by Tristram Korten -- is typical of so much "reportage" about this presidential campaign. Why is the allegation of one George Friedberg any more worthy of consideration than McCain's that Obama pals around with William Ayers?

    What I hear is that Salon.com is, well, fill in the blank. It doesn't much matter what I hear. What matters is what can be alleged and then confirmed.

    So, would you mind finding out for sure if Sarah Palin is an antisemite? Inquiring minds want to know.

    —Barbara Finkelstein Read Barbara Finkelstein's other letters

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