This sentence needs revising:
But when a Republican is president a different journalistic standard appears to apply.
Much better.
This is the same media that fawned all over President Reagan when he died, after realizing they had to cash in on the overwhelming support and love shown for the former President. They HATED the man when he was in office.
Some day when President Bush passes away and if there is even a close semblance to the outpouring of love for him, these same hacks will speak in their soft tones about how he was so adored and loved.
The media truly suck balls.