Have the media been unfair to McCain?

Definitely- A probable reason-, The Obama gave the media more business-

"When did McCain's fortunes begin to go south? Interviews with prospective voters have pointed to two incidents that raised concerns about the candidates' judgment. The first was McCain's choice of Sarah Palin, which undercut his argument about executive experience. The second was McCain's behavior during negotiations on the so-called "bailout bill." "

50% is pretty good for the press. When McCain selected Palin as his running mate, his numbers rose and he held a lead for about 2 weeks after the convention. It was the sub-prime mess and his handling of the situation that has sunk McCain. McCain failed to make the arguement where the fault for this lies - with Barney Frank and Chris Dodd for starters. Gov. Palin did not become a liability until the press went after her and McCain's staffers did mishandle her by the interviews they set-up and the timing of those interviews.

What a load of BS. I would have a lot more respect for these guys if they wouldn't pretend to be objective. Just admit you favor Obama and your pieces are going to reflect that. They insult everyone's intelligence when they pretend they are not in the tank for Obama.

The Washington Post, the church bulletin of the political left, admits to biased coverage for Obama, but tries to claim that the fault is--McCain's???

This is the newspaper whose Slate affiliate employees are voting 55 to 1 for Democrat Obama. And who, in a similar 2004 poll, voted unanimously for Democrat John Kerry.

No pre-existing bias here. Nah.

At that, the one Slate vote for McCain is one more than McCain, or any other Republican, will get from Swamp writers.

McCain failed to make the arguement where the fault for this lies - with Barney Frank and Chris Dodd for starters. Gov. Palin did not become a liability until the press went after her and McCain's staffers did mishandle her by the interviews they set-up and the timing of those interviews.

Posted by: Terry | October 28, 2008 4:55 PM

Terry, the problem wasn't the fact that McCain didn't point fingers enough. The American people really didn't care who's fault it was at that point.

There were two problems: One McCain's wild swing from "The economy is fundementally sound" To "The sky is falling I must suspend my campaign" In the course of a couple of days. He made himself look unstable and panicked, not a great way to look when running for President.

Two: He appeared to actively thwart a bi-partisan solution, without having the guts to publically take a position against the bill. The American people wanted action from their government. They wanted the government to work together in a time of need. McCain instead came in, and working solely with the Congressional Republicans against the bill, hampered that process.

Partisanship, political cowardice, instability and panic in a time of crisis is what hurt McCain, and hurt him badly, not the lack of partisan fingerpointing and blame laying.

They are attempting to deny what was recognized by individuals associated with Hillary Clinton's campaign, in the spring, that the media wanted Barack Obama elected.

Marr Penn, of Hillary's campaign, stated some time back "the biggest loser in this election will be the media". He was correct.

As soon as Hillary was defeated the media turned it's attention to John McCain and in every possible fashion they mocked and ridiculed him and this started long before Sarah Palin was decided upon as his running mate, the economic crisis occurred or the debates.

The media does not want to admit that they have failed the American people but they have and their credibility is diminished.

Shame on them!

The press is not to blame for McCain's defeat. The results are entirely McCain's responsibility. Who picked a know nothing VP who couldn't even hold her own in an interview with mild mannered Katie Couric? John McCain. Who "suspended his campaign" in a transparent effort to grab headlines when the financial crisis hit? John McCain. Who had his campaign focus on some former 1960s radical while the economy was tanking? John McCain. You can whine and cry about the liberal media all you want, but John McCain used to call that same media his base. He is the one responsible for losing them and losing the rest of us as well.

The media have been kind to McCain.
They have dutifully repeated every attack made by Palin and McCain re. Ayers and ACORN without once even mentioning Palin's association with separatists, or al Qaeda's and Col. Duyet's endorsement of McCain or McCain's close friendship with G.G. Liddy.
The Palin/McCain ticket has had a free ride.

The media have been kind to McCain.
They have dutifully repeated every attack made by Palin and McCain re. Ayers and ACORN without once even mentioning Palin's association with separatists, or al Qaeda's and Col. Duyet's endorsement of McCain or McCain's close friendship with G.G. Liddy.
The Palin/McCain ticket has had a free ride.

JT your points are good, but I think McCain had to get Frank and Dodd and the democrats into this mix since the Obama campaign was blaming the sub-prime mess on Bush and then linking McCain to Bush.

CM - time to get back on your meds - you're delusional

Ultimately, McCain is responsible for his campaign. If he loses, it's his fault. If McCain has any honor left (and that's doubtful at this point), he'll take responsibility for the loss. Should he lose, I predict he'll be pointing his bony fingers at Sarah Palin and lay the blame squarely on her $150,000 costumed shoulders.

"CM - time to get back on your meds - you're delusional
Posted by: Terry | October 28, 2008 7:28 PM"

Terry,
Ha ha, very funny re. the meds. Such an old standard Swamp joke! Kudos.

But, you obviously missed the irony hidden in my posing.

Come 1st Tuesday in Nov. we'll see who needs their meds.

I most definitely believe that McCain has not had the same treatment as Obama and I'll tell you why.

I think that the media is afaraid to say anything that may go against Barack and his views because of his race. It is a known fact that anytime anyone says anything that goes against the black race, their thoughts or their views, the NAACP cries racism.

Where is the fairness in the media? Why doesn't Barack have to answer the same questions as McCain? Why doesn't he have to provide the same proof of citizenship as McCain?

I think they are trying to fix the whole race so that Barack wins. I certainly hope he does not win. If you think the country is in bad shape now..Just Wait!!

Say Hey!! This was McCain's race to win or lose. He had nothing to run on except experience. He experienced finishing at the bottom of his class at the academy. He experienced crashing three of our airplanes. He caused and experienced fire and death aboard the U.S.S. Forrester. He experience being shot down over Vietenam. He experienced breaking both arms and a knee cause he failed to eject from his airplane properly,then blamed his injuries on torture. He experiences lapses in his control of his temper. Intelligence will trump experience anytime, anyplace. Obama will be sworn in as our 44th president in 84 days. whiteagle38

WHat is the danger of a biased media?? It is clear that MSNBC, CBS,ABC and NBC are virtually campaigning for Mr Obama. Everyone of us has biases, but in an effort to find truth we have to be aware of our biases and make conscious efforts to prevent them from influncing our investigations and conclusions.For example, the risk here is that since the "investigative reporters" appear largely interestd in supporting Mr Obama, this influences not only the conclusions they attempt to lead the reader to believe, but much more importantly, what they choose to investigate. For example, it seems Ms Palin has been examined to a level that is embarrassing even to the Obama camp, while I have seen virtually no follow-up on the reports of major Arab sources of Mr Obama's contributions, his association with radical anarchist groups, contributions from an organization chaired by his wife to an extremeist group, just to name a few. Also, in contrast to the grilling Ms Palin has ben subjected to, I have seen no follow-up questions regarding the videos of Mr Obamas earlier speeche wherin he promises "to markedly curtail funding for the missle defense program" which he describes as "unproven", desite its amazing and ever improving performance, demonstrated repeatedly
North Korea has recently completed a second missle lanching facility, and is known to have nuclear capability. I seriously doubt they are planning a moon landingWe all know that Iran's intends to develope nuclear weapons, and this regieme that has vowed to wipe Israel from the planet.These are not scare tactics--just recent headlines (and bylines)I have to admit I would be more willing to consider Mr Obama if I were not seriously concerned that we may be electing a radical In disguise, who really plans on making this country and Isreal vulnerable to extreamist attack. Were thisthe case, what clues would you hope to get--he certainly isn't going to announce such intent. Some clues come from his book--but again virtually nomention of some very disconcerting ideas, (like his adoption of an ""unabiding hatred for white America"--a direct quote") he expresses therin have been examined by the press. And the fact that we as a nation are likely to make this man the most powerful person on the planet means that NOT probing every detail of his background and intentions represents a clear and present danger to the future of mankind. But then it would make sense not to look if the investigator were concerned that the results might decrease the chances of his preferred candidate winning. Hence the danger of the biased media

CM,

If you guy is elected 1st Tuesday of Nov, I won;t be able to afford my meds - wait I'll be on the gov't medical welfare dole.

If I remember correctly, the majority of the pundits were desperate to claim that McCain won the debates. But the snap polls wouldn't let them do it. Too bad for them and for McCain, but sometimes, reality does have a liberal bias.

Here's the thing - I didn't mind the biased press when it was applied to Hillary, because I preferred Hillary to Obama. But at least I'm not so blind or stupid or dishonest as to understand the press *was* biased. But they are absolutely merciless on Palin. E.g. look at 150k on clothes *paid for by contributions*. Compare that with the 125k Obama received from Fannie Mae, the second highest of any senator. Consider the Fannie Mae debacle has torpedoed our economy. Which is the more serious charge?

Hey C.Morris, I'd like to believe you that you aren't delusional, but I must gently point out that the next time Tues Nov 1 rolls around will be in 2011.
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Come 1st Tuesday in Nov. we'll see who needs their meds.

Posted by: C.Morris | October 28, 2008 8:38 PM

Spike,
Election day is the 1st Tuesday in November. Wouldn't I have said 'Tuesday the 1st' if I meant the date?
But very funny.
Also, third sentence, 10th word, 4th position add the letter 't'.
Ok, everything is corrected.

I beleive both the media and the polls are triggered toward Obama. If the general publicis convinced Obama has the presdiency wrapped up it will discourage MCCain supporters.
It is obivious Obama is now running scared as he has had to bring in big guns to bail him out.The media also plays down the fact MCCain is closing fast and trys to down play it.I am white retired person and I also there are afro-amerciahns that see Obama polish is deminishing his cult figure.
Why dosent the media stick up for a proven fighter not only for his country but has fought within his own party.
The only bad association McCain was in ther Keating five, and Obama lew Ayers,cmon where is honest journalism....obama will certainly cutail any bad news media if he bcomes President.
Nathan J marsahll/N.J.