Ruth Marcus’ criticism of Alito is hypocritical given her support for Totenberg’s work.

Washington Post Editor Criticizes Justice Alito

Washington Post Editor ‍Ruth Marcus recently criticized ​Justice Samuel Alito for defending himself against attacks on the ⁤Supreme Court. In her article, ⁢Marcus ⁤questioned the appropriateness ‌of ​Alito’s⁣ interviews and⁣ opinion​ articles, calling them “part therapy couch,⁤ part bullhorn.”

“It’s hard to hold ⁢yourself out as a⁢ neutral umpire when you only ‌play ‌on welcoming fields.”

However, Marcus’s criticism seems hypocritical when compared to the actions of liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.​ Ginsburg frequently gave interviews ‍to‌ her close friend, Nina Totenberg, who happens to be NPR’s ⁣Supreme Court correspondent. Totenberg even ⁢provided Ginsburg ⁣with interview questions in advance.

Totenberg’s interviews‍ with Ginsburg, which were often seen as conversations geared towards ‍her fans, better fit the description of “part⁣ therapy couch, part bullhorn.” Yet, Marcus ⁤seems unbothered by Ginsburg’s actions and even⁤ provided a ​glowing blurb for Totenberg’s book.

Ethical Questions

While it is ‍acceptable for public officials to‌ have working relationships with reporters, Totenberg’s close​ friendship with ​Ginsburg raises ethical concerns. Totenberg’s husband served as a medical ⁢adviser to ​Ginsburg and even⁣ supervised a biopsy that revealed​ cancerous tumors.

Totenberg’s​ book ⁣also reveals other‌ instances of​ their‍ close​ friendship, such as ‌Ginsburg⁣ planning Totenberg’s wedding and regularly​ inviting ⁢her to events. ‌It becomes apparent that‌ Totenberg had insider⁣ knowledge about Ginsburg’s health and⁣ even had access to confidential exchanges among the justices.

Yet, Marcus remains silent on these revelations ⁤and instead focuses‍ her criticism on ⁢Alito’s defense of himself. This selective outrage ⁣exposes⁤ the bias and rot in American journalism.

Marcus’s agenda seems to be undermining ‌the American people’s trust in‍ the Supreme Court now that it is no marcus-alito-attack-is-grossly-hypocritical-considering-her-endorsement-of-nina-totenbergs-work/” title=”Ruth Marcus’ criticism of Alito is hypocritical given her support for Totenberg’s work.”>longer⁤ implementing left-wing policies. ⁤We must call out this dangerous ‌propaganda.