Los Angeles Times
Experts say it's impossible to judge the viability of the
Eli Broad-Ron Burkle bid for Tribune, which was
reported Wednesday, or what the two would do with Tribune's 11 newspapers and 25 TV stations.
David Geffen still wants the Los Angeles Times, but believes Tribune may expect too high a price, report
James Rainey and
Thomas S. Mulligan. They write: "Broad and Geffen's mutual dislike has been well-known in the city's power circles, and that animosity appears to be fueling a competition over The Times."
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Bidding for entire company may give pair an edge over rivals (WSJ)
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Duo's offer came as a surprise to a demoralized LAT newsroom (NYT)
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Teaming up "indicates a certain level of seriousness" (Newsweek)
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Geffen probably wouldn't take a direct role in running LAT (NYT)
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Geffen tell pals he'll hire journalism stars, beef up website (LAW)
