Previously discussed in light of Barbara Walter’s admission,
journalist-politician trysts test the strains of each profession’s
ethics. A particularly glaring example of this tension occurred last
year, when Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa admitted to an affair
with Telemundo anchor Mirthala Salinas. The affair not only showed Mr.
Villaraigosa’s infidelity, but also tainted the luster of the first
Latino-American to hold the title of L.A. Mayor. Salinas’ actions add
another bow to the quiver of those aiming at the ivory tower of
corporate media.