Rumors swirl about the Florida governor's political future. Political rumor leaked by Web site. Rumor picked up by small daily newspaper. Reporter asks subject of political rumor a question about rumor in press conference. Subject denies rumor.
Major dailies run subject's denial of rumor.
The process seems to be underway in Florida amid speculation about whether Gov. Jeb Bush will seek a second term. Intentionally or not, Novak had fanned the rumor flames. That was enough for the governor's hometown newspaper, the Tallahassee Democrat, to weigh in. If you've heard the titillating tale, you know the one I mean. If you haven't, you're not going to read it here.