Eric Alterman...Busted! Journalist Eric Alterman, whom I've described as the most unpopular person in journalism, but Gawker describes as "generally acknowledged...to be the biggest putz in journalism," has been arrested for trespassing after he repeatedly refused to leave the "spin room" after the recent Democratic debate.

Police said he was asked by an executive at the party if he was invited to the private area and was asked to leave. A police officer was called after a verbal altercation ensued. According to police, Alterman was asked seven times to leave and became increasingly loud as he refused.

Alterman revels in the confirmation of his existence. Other journalists are bemused....  ¶ 10:18 AM