Elgar story packed with rumor, but not the facts

I believe that the reporter, R.J. Cohn, and the publisher, David Keyes, have stooped to a very low form of journalism, by publishing an article, a few days before the election, that is entirely unfounded in fact. The article, based on nothing but a lone comment to the Bee, calls into question the integrity and honesty of a highly respected and very honest Democratic candidate: Steve Elgar. The article states "several comments on internet blogs question…"

There are no such blogs, and this article is based on one anonymous comment to the Bee, and, per my conversation with Keyes, unverified e-mail(s) that he says he received. Cohn told me that Keyes gave him the blog URLs. Too bad they couldn't get their stories straight.

This kind of reporting is dishonest and deceitful and the citizens of congressional District 1 deserve, and demand, honest reporting based on fact, not on rumor, gossip, and innuendo.

A known Republican, this publisher obviously has an agenda. Well,

I support Steve Elgar and I hope his supporters, and all those who stand for honesty, cast their votes for Steve on Election Day.

LINDA LANGNESS

Bonners Ferry