Twitter Slams NYT For Not Mentioning That Sen. Menendez, Who is Facing Felony Charges, Is a Democrat
On Monday, The New York Times took some heat for a factual omission in an article about Democratic Senator Robert Menendez, whose corruption trial begins this week.
The article, which has since been updated, goes into detail about the New Jersey senator, who is being accused of accepting thousands of dollars in bribes in the form of campaign contributions and lavish vacations, but never mentioned his party affiliation.
And Twitter noticed quickly.
A DEMOCRAT SENATOR. Why didn’t you include party affiliation!
— azdoglover (@christint) September 5, 2017
Democrat isn’t he? Neglected to mention that.
— Tim (@tntDVM) September 4, 2017
Democrat
— Greg McClain (@gmachb) September 5, 2017
Leaves the impression that party affiliation is only important when Republicans are facing criminal charges! #bias #integrity #journalism pic.twitter.com/fFBihCPqrb
— Mike Martin (@MikeMartin80) September 5, 2017
The New York Times wrote a 1,288 word article that never once informs the reader that the Senator facing a bribery trial is a Democrat. https://t.co/qJ742kB4en
— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) September 5, 2017
Yeah, when I first searched, the only reference was waaaaay down & it wasn’t even directly to Menendez
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) September 5, 2017
Not Mentioned: HE’S A DEMOCRAT
Menendez Trial Set to Begin With Tensions High and Washington Watching https://t.co/t9a5NAudZt
— Rep. Steven Smith (@RepStevenSmith) September 5, 2017
Rs in my feed complaining @NYTnickc piece abt Bob Menendez doesn’t mention he’s a Democrat. I’ll admit: It’s … odd https://t.co/iWqoP2HQfi
— Evan Smith (@evanasmith) September 5, 2017
The author of the piece, Nick Corasaniti, made the correction, calling it an “oversight.”
Thanks Evan. Not odd, just an oversight on my part after drafts. Adding back now.
— Nick Corasaniti (@NYTnickc) September 5, 2017
Let’s just say people didn’t believe him.
Uh huh. pic.twitter.com/1bDiHcbqjQ
— Rep. Steven Smith (@RepStevenSmith) September 5, 2017
“Oversight”
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
— South Plains Drifter (@teakoone) September 5, 2017
An admitted “oversight.”https://t.co/HVzjxObZE9 pic.twitter.com/RasESwlo47
— Restive Rabble (@RestiveRabble) September 5, 2017
