Washington Post asserts, without evidence, that Maxine Waters is the scourge of Wall Street

Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., is set to head the House Financial Services Committee. It’s a big move deserving of scrutiny, especially considering the congresswoman’s family continues to benefit directly from her proximity to power.

But if you were hoping to learn more about the incoming chairwoman’s history of dubious ethics and backroom dealings, you would do well to avoid the Washington Post’s coverage this week of her new role. Waters owes the paper a gift basket for the way in which it carefully avoided any mention of her spotty background.