The O Almost Admits They Got Duped By Richardson Campaign Aide

The Sockeye:

Not long after TV news outlet KATU ran an inflammatory story about former Rep. Patrick Sheehan filing a complaint with "the FBI" about Cover Oregon, the Oregonian ran what amounted to the same report. It wasn't until a few days later that reporters from the Associated Press decided to ask Sheehan for his proof (he doesn't have any) and reveal that he's working on the gubernatorial campaign of Rep. Dennis Richardson (R-Central Point). Both of those facts, obviously, greatly damage the credibility of Sheehan and his story. KATU has continued to bury these facts, but at least the Oregonian is, many days later, kind of admitting they screwed up:

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