Over at the
Corner, Kathryn Jean Lopez is uncomfortable talking about the
possible implications of this news. Obviously, I also wish Johnson
the best, and I'm sure network news reporters do as well, but I
think it's perfectly legitimate for journalists to talk about the
possible ramifications of this development--that's just providing
context to the story for viewers and readers. Now, were a
conservative blogger to write, "hopefully this guy croaks so we can
take back the Senate," that would be a different story. But
explaining the potential significance of this news story is
perfectly appropriate.