Why Is CBS's Steve Kroft Ambushing Politicians?

In a curious nod to James O’Keefe-style guerrilla filmmaking, Steve Kroft of CBS’s 60 Minutes turned up at Capitol Hill press conferences yesterday with surprise questions for both House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA).

Kroft quizzed both about their stock transactions in their respective roles as Speaker.

Pelosi’s shocked response set the rumor mill going:

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Boehner was more collected, calling for House members to follow existing rules on insider trading:

Kroft’s technique caught both off-guard, and suggests that the mainstream media is beginning to learn some tactics from the blogosphere. Kudos.