Bumiller to Bio Condi

The New York Observer is reporting that everyone's least favorite Times reporter, Elizabeth Bumiller, is taking an extended leave of absence to write a biography of Condoleezza Rice. No word on whether Condi is cooperating. It would be folly and speculation to suggest that Bumiller is leaving the beat so as not to get the crap beaten out of her by a Fighting Democrat somewhere on the campaign trail this fall.

The Observer's focus is on the repercussions for BuBu's husband, Steven Weisman, who has to give up his State Dept. beat in order to avoid the appearance that he might be pulling punches in order to not jeopardize his wife's access--as if her articles hadn't pulled or misdirected enough punches over the past few years....

Here is a link.