[okie01]

Yes, it would. I have a feeling she's a real lady and doesn't want to stoop to his level.

I have a feeling Ms. Black was never approached by the media -- who have been notoriously incurious about the background of this case.

Indeed, Sowell is the reporter to acquaint me with several facts in the case: Nifong was originally appointed to the office to fill a vacancy and he was facing his first election...plus, there was animosity between him and the challenger.

Prior to today, the only thing I knew was that a.) an election was impending and b.) once it happened, it turned out to be close (which I thought rather surprising).

To the media, these were facts that were irrelevant to their agenda -- which had to do with demonizing "rich white boys".

[jazusamo]

Indeed, Sowell is the reporter to acquaint me with several facts in the case:

That's why I always enjoy reading Sowell's pieces, he cuts to the meat no matter the subject and always gets it right.