Ive gotten several emails

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I’ve gotten several emails this evening from readers pointing me toward the July 31st Daily Howler by Bob Somerby as evidence that I’m wrong in my estimation of Lisa DePaulo, whom I called “wonderful” and one of the most knowledgeable folks about the Chandra case in this afternoon’s post.

I went and read Somerby’s criticism in which he calls Lisa, among other things, a “pseudo- journalist.” It pains me to say this, because I usually really like Somerby’s column, but in this case he’s simply wrong. About the person (DePaulo) and about the facts he supposedly calls her out on.

Unfortunately, I’m writing on deadline tonight and don’t have time to go into all the particulars. But I’ll be jumping into the fray either later this evening or tomorrow to set the record straight and defend Lisa (not that she needs defending, but you know what I mean) from these churlish and unfounded attacks.

Yes, Talking Points is just that chivalrous!

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