The Times, The Journal and the Washington Post carry too much weight (and social influence) for political newsmakers (and their PR consiglieres) to bypass altogether.

FORBES: Quote Approval & Fallible Journalists

The degree of social, political, and economic influence a person wields is inversely proportional to that person's inclination to do housework.

CNN: UNLEASHING MAID POWER

The company said Friday that it will post online its contributions to political candidates and political parties, political spending to trade associations and nonprofit social welfare organizations, and contributions to influence ballot measures.

WSJ: NY comptroller drops Qualcomm disclosure lawsuit