The Washington Post accidentally published the article it had prepared in the event Vice President Joe Biden announces his presidential campaign on Monday night, due to a “technical glitch” when someone was attempting to embed a video. The story included background and analysis, if Biden were to become a candidate.
The article was quickly replaced with an editor’s note: “This file was inadvertently published.”
Paul Kane, the Post’s congressional reporter whose byline was on the story, tweeted a three-part explanation on Monday.
Earlier tonight, a technical glitch caused publication of a just-in-case/when-we-kno story of VP running for president. (1/2) …
— Paul Kane (@pkcapitol) October 20, 2015
It happened when editors were embedding video file. It carries my byline. I regret that it was published accidentally. Deep apologies. (2/2)
— Paul Kane (@pkcapitol) October 20, 2015
Finally, to be clear, we don’t know if it’s a yes or a no. Full disclosure: I have a he-says-no-story also written. 3/3
— Paul Kane (@pkcapitol) October 20, 2015
