by CKR
Kevin Drum expands on a suspicion from Atrios that's been growing independently in my mind. The internet information about the two Ediths was so far off the actual nomination.
By now, it's no secret that the Bush administration is willing to manipulate the news. I'll reference Jeff Gannon and the "consultant fees" paid to commentators. You can probably think of more.
So the MSM and blogs are 'way off in their anticipations, and maybe poor "Pinata Scott" McClellan can strike back with a sarcastic comment about their getting it wrong...
Update (7/22): Howard Kurtz summarizes the commentary.