[Coop]

Yesterday morning I had CNN on (shameful, I know) while getting dressed, and they of course led with the Clarke allegations. Then, much to my surprise, they countered with the White House's release of Clarke's resignation letter - even putting very complimentary passages up on the screen. I was impressed, although I'm not holding my breath for it to become a trend.

[r9etb]

I was impressed, although I'm not holding my breath for it to become a trend.

It's important to recognize the simple fact that CNN has their eye on the ratings meter for the election season. The Iraq war was a wake-up call to them: if they don't add some balance, they know that their primary market will turn to Fox.

So look for some better balance from CNN, or at least a more subtle anti-Bush spin.

(As for Clarke, well, you've got to figure the newsies are salivating over the prospect of being able to cover a self-destruction....)