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Thursday, July 10, 2003
Shannon O'Brien, on the other
side. Would somebody please tell me why this is a good
idea?
WLVI-TV (Channel 56) has announced
that former state treasurer Shannon
O'Brien is joining the station
as a "special assignment reporter," and "will focus on helping
Massachusetts' residents navigate consumer or governmental concerns.
The content will be driven by O'Brien's political savvy, insider
experience and law background."
Ethical concerns about the
revolving door aside, I just can't imagine how this is going to help
Channel 56 in terms of ratings (O'Brien didn't exactly connect with
voters in her 2002 gubernatorial campaign), credibility, genuine
usefulness, or anything else.
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Dan Kennedy is senior writer and media critic for the Boston Phoenix.
