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Washington Post executive editor Marcus Brauchli found himself in the middle of an altercation Friday evening between Style reporter Manuel Roig-Franzia and editor Henry Allen, but will not say whether the two have been reprimanded by the paper. We take this incident seriously and will address ...
Brauchli on WaPo fight: 'We take this incident seriously'
politico.com — Washington Post executive editor Marcus Brauchli found himself in the middle of a fight Friday evening between... Style reporter Manuel Roig-Franzia and editor Henry Allen, but will not say whether the two have been reprimanded by the paper.   “We take this incident seriously and ... (more) Brauchli on WaPo fight: 'We take this incident seriously'
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Balloon JuiceThis is interesting: Multiple Post sources independently confirmed to POLITICO that Roig-Franzia got hit while defending colleague Monica Hesse from harsh criticism leveled by her editor, Allen. Allen, according to the Washingtonian, had told Hesse that a piece she had written was “the second worst story I have seen in Style in 43 years.” Roig-Franzia, also working a story with Hesse that ran Saturday, told Allen not to be such a “c—sucker.” Allen swung twice, with one punch hitting ...

So, what was the worst story ever in Style?
Galley Slaves — There are so many layers to this report. It's kind of awesome. Bonus: If Manuel Roig-Franzia was a running back for the Chiefs, he'd be suspended for two games. ...

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Ace of Spades HQ — Washington Post Edito Take Swing At Reporter Over the reporter's advice not to be such a "c---sucker." Not sure what the missing letters are. "Codsucker"? Not enough letters. Maybe in England it's spelled "codd" or something. Multiple Post sources independently confirmed to POLITICO that Roig-Franzia got hit while defending colleague Monica Hesse from harsh criticism leveled by her editor, Allen. Allen, according to the Washingtonian, had told Hesse that a piece she had written was “the second worst story I have seen in Style in 43 years." Roig-Franzia, also working a story ...

Not To Indulge In Stereotypes, Necessarily…
Shot in the Dark — …but really, what kind of a he-man do you have to to flex on your newspaper’s “Style” reporter? Oh, this is about the throwdown in the WaPo newsroom between Style reporter Manuel Roig-Franzia and Henry Allen: Multiple Post sources independently confirmed to POLITICO that Roig-Franzia got hit while defending colleague Monica Hesse from harsh criticism leveled by her editor, Allen.  Allen, according to the Washingtonian, had told Hesse that a piece she had written was “the second worst story I have seen in Style in 43 years.”  Roig-Franzia, also working a story with Hesse that ...

Punches at the Post
Maryland Politics Watch — This goes into the category of "you gotta be kidding me." Politico has details on a fist fight at the Post and the Washington City Paper has the background. Somewhere, the Boy King is telling people to grow up. ...

Tabloidification Of America Continues!
Jules Crittenden — ... At the Washington Post, they’re working it from the inside out. Politico: Fists fly ! It’s a case of Style section rage:  Washington Post executive editor Marcus Brauchli found himself in the middle of an altercation Friday evening between Style reporter Manuel Roig-Franzia and editor Henry Allen, but will not say whether the two have been reprimanded by the paper.…  Multiple Post sources independently confirmed to POLITICO that Roig-Franzia got hit while defending colleague Monica Hesse from harsh criticism leveled by her editor, Allen.  Allen, according to the ...

Best Guilty Political Pleasure
Taylor Marsh — ... It’s Politico’s CLICK. Yesterday my jaw was on the floor due to the Washington Post fight club report, by Michael Calderone. Oh, and by the way, at this point in the day, 65% who took the CLICK poll will be watching election results on Fox News Channel. ...

Finally, Something Interesting at WaPo
LewRockwell.com Blog — ... There was a fistfight at the Washington Post, but note–as always–how reticient the paper is about its own matters, unlike everyone else’s. (Via Drudge) ...

What Time Is It?
Suburban Guerrilla — Time to chastise bloggers about their bad language! Or, conversely, it might be Howdy Doody time.

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