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Other half-read open-microphone apologies ...(the long view)(Letter to the editor)
Dear Mitt:
I hesitate to even mention this, because it's really not a big deal, but on a recent episode of Hardball I engaged in some light-hearted banter with Chris Matthews. Unbeknownst to me, my studio microphone was still "hot," as they say in the business, and while Chris and I were joking around, I may have made some comments that, when taken out of their context, may seem insulting or even derogatory to you.
Obviously, I don't think you're behaving in a "slavish" way by continuing to signal your availability and willingness to serve as John McCain's vice president. I know, of course, that this is a stressful and complicated time--hey, they're mentioning me for the VP slot, too!--and I certainly don't want to make the situation worse, and I fear that my comments, while meant in the spirit of fun and good humor, may be misinterpreted. Specifically, when I joked with Chris that you had all but applied your lips to John McCain's (PLEASE TURN TO PAGE TWO)
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Dear Nina:
Believe me, I was shocked to discover, during your recent live report from the Supreme Court on NPR's All Things Considered, that my in-studio microphone was live and broadcasting.
As I know you know, the frenzied, up-to-the-minute atmosphere of ATC's broadcasting studios sometimes gets the best of everyone, and I'm no exception. I hope you know that I treasure your reporting, and count myself lucky to be able to call you a colleague.
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