Fournier/AP should stay out of this campaign being so close to McCain

[EV_Ares]

SCOOP: Politico's Michael Calderone reports that the McCain campaign approached veteran political reporter Ron Fournier in October 2006 about taking 'a senior advisory role' in the campaign.

'In the months that followed, said a source, Fournier spoke about the job possibility with members of McCain's inner circle, including political aides Mark Salter, John Weaver and Rick Davis.' Says Salter: 'He did us the courtesy of considering the offer before politely declining it.'

More Calderone: ' added that Fournier was an attractive target because of his knowledge about the political process, not because of his ideological or partisan leanings. Salter says he still does not know what, if any, those are. ...

'When reached by phone Monday, Fournier declined to comment, but referred the matter to AP spokesman Paul Colford, who issued a statement: 'It is not uncommon for journalists to be approached by political campaigns, elected officials and government agencies about possible job opportunities. Ron Fournier was approached by the McCain campaign and decided he wasn't interested in working for a political campaign, months before he rejoined AP in March 2007.''

Link: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0708/12149.html

[ClassWarrior]

1. Yeah, whatever happened to "full disclosure?" At the very least...

...all of his articles should have a giant disclaimer.

NGU.