New York Tiger said:
Hey RT – Sorry for the delay. Work issues which delayed a deserved longer response. Could have only given a one line wise-crack till now.
What you would consider the democrat friendly media outlets are certainly trying to compare him to JFK, and I believe less critical of him than Hill. Supposedly there are a couple of reasons for that – they are swept up in the aura, and none of the democrat leaning outlets want to be the one seen kicking a minority with a serious chance at leading the country. What I find most interesting is the lack of criticism by the right leaning media (more on that later)
I was watching Bill Maher recently, and a guest came up with the comparison to Jackie Robinson – the first black Major league baseball player – outstanding at what he does, and not offensive to the white community. That’s what makes the recent hiccup with his pastor so interesting to neutral observors.
Obama’s biggest selling point to me is the new beginning. People I talk to here are fatigued by W. W has not had a grip on a number of important issues (Iraq, New Orleans, the economy – I would argue most of it is out of his hands, energy, climate change) Obama would offfer a fresh perspective.
Lack of criticism by the right leaning media –
A couple of reasons for that I believe:
1. they are saving it for when he is the democratic nominee
2. Releasing the stuff is not having the effect it would like
3. Fox News is actually losing in the ratings to CNN for the first time in a while. Maybe people are tiring of their “hysteria” and just want news
4. they want obama to be the nominee. They think an old white guy has a good chance against a young black guy. This is the cynic in me talking.
On the right wing media, my take on it is they are keeping their powder dry for two reasons:
1) the main fight is not fill after the primaries, and viewer interest in this stuff will only increase closer to November
2) The Dems are doing the dirty work for them at the moment, so for once they get to sit back and act impartial
Given the past 2 weeks, esp the loss of Michigan and Florida, I think Hillary's race is done. In a contest between Obama and McCain, once the republican dirt machine gets rolling, I would be surprised if Obama can get up nationally. McCain's dirty linen is well and truly out there, I think the GOP and the media are yet to seriously start on Obama, and it will be interesting to see if the halo survives till November.
Everyone goes on about JFK, but would he have gotten over the line if the well know infidelities he had back then were reported? The media made JFK a saint, and protected him (as they did most poli's) from exposing his darker side. The media is not so friendly these days, and the only thing they love more than building up a saint is tearing one down.
