New York Times
Rupert Murdoch wanted it more that anyone else, including potential bidders General Electric, Pearson and
Ron Burkle. "He wanted it more than all the tut-tutting media organizations who offered little more than rhetoric," writes
David Carr. "And he wanted it more in the end than the Bancrofts did -- or at least he offered more than they were able to pass up." || Related Times
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Bancrofts' rep says canvassing process isn't finished (NYO)
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Sweet: WSJ will lose prestige with News Corp. running the show (MSNBC)
