The MSM may have a preference in this election and they may do most anything they can to push that preference. But reality eventually bites everyone and everything, including the mainstream media. The MSM dragged its' feet in '04 regarding the Swift Boat allegations until they couldn't ignore it any longer. This time the Ayers issue--along with others that will soon become more discussed--will be reported simply because that there are two things more important to the liberal media: ratings (or revenue) and credibility (or at least the appearance of it).
Stand by. The real fun starts when McCain actually brings these issues up in the next--and last--debate. The bluff by Obama that McCain didn't say anything "to my face" wasn't planned by Barry. It was another case of THE ONE speaking off the cuff and saying something he's stuck with. Obama has nothing to throw at McCain that hasn't already been discussed by the MSM. However, since the MSM has been steadfast in its' refusal to investigate anything Obama all the stories will appear "new". It will reluctantly report what has to be reported although not to the lengths that will satisfy most of us here.
No matter. Even "bare-bones" reporting will be enough to influence most of the "undecideds" who, having not decided by now, will need very little to do so. These are the people who buy into sound bytes in the first place so "Obama associated with a terrorist" will actually resonate with them and... viola...President McCain.
thanks, appreciate your comment. Might there be something else involved also? Perhaps the MSM knows the polls are bunkum - and if they are ever going to save face - the time is now?
I can also imagine the Iraqi government in a quandary, say too much whilst there’s a chance of an obama win they place themselves at risk, but if indications are that he hasn’t a prayer, they can afford to speak up?
I’m an optimist...