I heard about the media cracks also. I think the media will have to rectify the Pro-Kerry, Anti-Bush stance they've already created because they have alienated at least half their potential reader and viewing public. They may attempt to appease the SwiftVet supporters for a while then let it die down but if the publics persistence for fairness stays on them they will give in. I have a sense that it's starting to work. I live in the KC Area and the Star had refused to run anything concerning the Kerry's Cambodia claim until today while in the past just pounded on Bush for his NG Service. I know a lot of people who are sending letters to the publisher demanding fair coverage.
Only saw this in the KC Star online today, in response to a Feb. 12, 2004 reader question on why so much negative press coverage was being given to GWB's National Guard service (or lack of it):
Finally, the press is focused on President Bush's military record because it is giving so much attention to Kerry's.
David Goldstein
http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/nation/qa_forum.html#recent_questions