The XX Factor : David Shuster

Thin Skin

Emily Yoffe — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:37:00 GMT

Fascinating post , Dan. It would have been fine if Hillary said the "pimped out" remark was contemptible, Shuster apologized, and everyone moved on. But I agree that it is discomforting when the person who wants to be president demands someone be fired...(read more)

David Shuster and the Utility of Umbrage

Emily Bazelon — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:36:00 GMT

A guest post from Daniel Gross, who writes Slate 's "Moneybox" column: I'll declare my interest upfront: David Shuster has been one of my closest friends for 26 years, long before we got into journalism. So if you want to dismiss this whole post, a priori,...(read more)

Who Needs Chelsea When We've Got Amy?

Hanna Rosin — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 03:55:00 GMT

It seems patently ridiculous to say Chelsea is being "pimped out." She's 28. She's smart and articulate. She's been quiet a long time. In fact, I would say she hasn't been pimped out enough. Where is there a candidate's child anywhere in America who doesn't...(read more)

Shuster Suspended Over "Pimped Out'' Chelsea

Melinda Henneberger — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:32:00 GMT

Ann , your daughter is surely right that nobody pressured Chelsea Clinton into making those calls on her mom's behalf—but I'm not even sure that's what David Shuster was saying. " Pimped out " is pretty harsh, and not something anyone would have said...(read more)