Sloppyness

On the Atlantic's much-read politics blog (excuse me, channel) intern Clement Tan writes:

News of Nike withdrawing from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce yesterday because of the group's views on climate change capped a dismal week for the Chamber. Nike's departure follows Exelon's announcement on Monday that they are also leaving the group, hot on the heels of the recent departures of California utility PG&E and New Mexico utility PNM.

If only! Nike withdrew their spot from the executive board. They're still part of the Chamber. Nike in fact said: "We will continue our membership to advocate for climate change legislation inside the committee structure and believe that we can better influence policy by being part of the conversation."

Also, Tan's post is from today, Wednesday evening. He refers to Nike withdrawing "yesterday." But Nike's statement is dated today, Sept 30.

No, I wouldn't be picking on a small blog over stuff like this. But we're talking one of the most powerful, agenda-setting political blogs there is. If they aren't getting this stuff right, what else are they getting wrong?