Carter Predicts “Charlie Has An Edge” For WNT Chair, But Thinks Diane Wants It Too

On Sunday’s “Chris Matthews Show,” the NYT’s Bill Carter was asked about the situation at ABC News:

MATTHEWS: What about ABC? They had the tragedy of Bob Woodruff. What’s going to happen now? CARTER: I think… MATTHEWS: Is it Charlie or is it Diane? CARTER: I think they can’t decide. MATTHEWS: Who are you betting on? Charlie or Diane? CARTER: I–I think Charlie has an edge, but Diane, I think, wants it and is pushing, and I think it’s still a little unsettled. It will be settled earlier in the week. … MATTHEWS: Two to three to Charlie, you’re betting here. Two to three, something like that? CARTER: Maybe.

Later, Carter added, “Charlie with Elizabeth, initially.” Carter said “it will be settled earlier in the week,” apparently referring to this week…