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
“The reports of my running have been greatly exaggerated.”
Dewey in a landslide!!!
Newsflash to MSM: Being first is NOT more important than getting it right.
Emblematic of the extraordinary level of care national media outlets give to most stories.
We’d be dancing on the 4th Estate’s grave if they weren’t so good at convincing everyone to whistle by it.
When did pushing the “publish” button become a technical glitch?