WaPost doesn’t need Big Biz salon sponsors

When you have people like Ceci Connelly already in the pocket of the insurance industry

The Politico has a detailed smackdown of the Post’s business side egregiousness. That said, if the Post lost $19.5 million in the first quarter, it’s obviously trying to scrape up money from somewhere.

Ironically, per the Politico story, the first salon was on healthcare (page 3 of story):

“Offered at $25,000 per sponsor, per Salon. Maximum of two sponsors per Salon. Underwriters’ CEO or Executive Director participates in the discussion. Underwriters appreciatively acknowledged in printed invitations and at the dinner. Annual series sponsorship of 11 Salons offered at $250,000 … Hosts and Discussion Leaders ... Health-care reporting and editorial staff members of The Washington Post ... An exclusive opportunity to participate in the health-care reform debate among the select few who will actually get it done. ...

Sheee-it.

And, given the CYAs already flying from various Post brass, hell yes, an outside investigation is needed.