The real story, and original reporting….
In April, the Denver Post ran three front-page articles by reporter Michael Riley attacking former Congressman and current Senate candidate Bob Schaffer for a fact-finding trip Schaffer took to the Northern Marianas Islands (“CNMI”) in 1999.
The type of misleading information and partisan rhetoric used in those “news” stories demands response, not only to the facts of the case but also to the likely source of Mr. Riley’s information.
In April, Denver Post reporter Michael Riley ran a series of front-page articles Senate candidate Bob Schaffer for a fact-finding trip Schaffer took to the Northern Marianas Islands. Colorado blogger Rossputin takes a closer look at Riley’s reporting - the facts (both real and reported), Riley’s sources and motivation.
This first installment (of what looks to be 8 total installments) is an absolute must read for anyone interested in Colorado politics, Denver Post reporting, or “just” the truth about this issue.
