Republicans and Democrats alike may have experienced a massive head-scratching moment — though with different accompanying emotions — after reading a New York Times tweet about Eric Holder’s resignation that mistakenly called it an “Obama resignation.”
The full tweet, from NYT First Draft: “Live video: Watch Obama resignation press conference here,” various media reported.
It was only a matter of minutes before the jokes started swirling on social media.
“Well, the name says it all — just a first draft,” wrote one,
“And 50% of the country goes wild!!” wrote another
And a third: “Oy, Freudian tweeting by a by-now-reprimanded social media manager??”
One more: “Wishful thinking…..” Followed quickly by a similar one: “Thought it was Christmas in September for a second.”
And a good summary: “Good lord, people.”
The New York Times sent out a corrected tweet shortly after — but even that one contained a slightly confusing message, complete with grammatical mistake.
“Correction: Live video: Watch Obama announces Attorney General resignation press conference here,” NYT First Draft wrote.
• Cheryl K. Chumley can be reached at cchumley@washingtontimes.com.
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