Trash or Truth?

So far the upcoming presidential race has been pretty uneventful.
That is until Robert Novak decided to create drama. I think sometimes
reporters stray away from the Principles of Journalism in order
to get people to read their articles. Novak had every right to print his story, but in my opinion it was shady.
Ethically, he broke rule number six of the Principles of Journalism. It states,"This discussion serves society best when it is informed by facts rather than prejudice and supposition. It also should strive to fairly represent the varied viewpoints and interests in society, and to place them in context rather than highlight only the conflicting fringes of debate."
If Novak was sure of his sources, he should have waited to print the article until he had solid proof.