Unclear on the concept

In Georgia, the governor of the state has appointed a political ally to head Georgia Public Broadcasting, with an eye toward using the network for economic development and to promote the state.

What does that mean for editorial independence, a public radio wag asked the governor.

“I don’t consider job creation for the citizens of our state to have a political connotation to it. It’s simply doing what’s best for our state,” the governor said.

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