That mystery is critical to understanding the appeal and power of Drudge in the world of political journalism. Drudge’s process of picking stories remains unknown to almost everyone and guessing why he chose what he did has reached parlor game status among the D.C. chattering class.
And, the “how” and “why” of that process matters because Drudge’s site continues to draw millions of visitors a day and, for many people, serves as a preferred portal to the world of politics.