re: #77 erik_t

I would dearly love to know how Politifact classifies anonymous sourcing as verifiable. It’s kind of contrary to the definition of anonymous sourcing.

That’s easy. Can other sources verify the information? Are the sources reliable? I think with Harry Reid’s source it’s becoming clear that there’s a problem. Instead of going to a reputable journalist or news organization with his big election changing tip he went to a politician. I assume his claim (even if he does exist) is so weak even partisan activist media like MSNBC wouldn’t touch it. Since the claims have come out the source still hasn’t gone to a serious journalist to independently verify his claims. I think there’s a good reason for that.