In an editorial, The Detroit News describes Gov. Jennifer Granholm's appointment of attorney David Fink as the mediator in the contract dispute between Wayne State University and the Detroit Medical Center variously as "questionable," "unfair" and "unprofessional." The News contends Fink is not necessarily impartial, since he once worked closely with DMC chief Mike Duggan when Duggan was deputy Wayne County executive under the late Ed McNamara. McNamara mentored Fink, Duggan, and Granholm when she was Wayne County attorney during his tenure. "The one bright side in this deal is the possibility that Fink's presence will get Duggan to make some concessions," the editorial states. "Fink has a solid reputation and plenty of experience in labor-management negotiations. But that's still a big leap of faith for Wayne State, which, as a state-funded university, had little choice but to accept the governor's recommendation." The piece includes a list of three DMC executives who have McNamara-Granholm links.