Steve Forbes Clarifies Tweet That Lauded ‘Good News’ Resulting From Sen. Byrd’s Death

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In the wake of Sen. Robert Byrd’s death, Forbes Media CEO Steve Forbes tweeted about the “good news” for financial reform: It “may still fail b/c of loss of Byrd vote.”

Forbes, who last week sent a memo to his employees urging them to help him accumulate Twitter followers, wasted no time showing that he’s a glass half-full kind of guy:

Good news: Financial reform bill may still fail b/c of loss of Byrd vote & 2nd thoughts from Sen Brown

About two hours later, he followed up with two clarifying tweets:

We all mourn the passing of the longest serving member of the US Senate — Byrd’s accomplishments were truly legendary

Want to clarify previous message re Byrd & fin reform bill-previous message was abbreviated,meant only to point to political impact on bill

Well, at least he’s up to 2,000+ followers.

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