>That quote is actually in the article and so part of its context and substance. Maybe you meant to point out it was not the author that made the statement? Co

>That quote is actually in the article and so part of its context and substance. Maybe you meant to point out it was not the author that made the statement? Correct; the article/author/Politico isn't flinging any mud it/themselves so long as it/they is/are simply quoting or journaling verbatim what someone said or what happened.