The LA Times is not admitting there was any backlash to its late-hit reporting, instead asserts that it (LA TImes) was responsible for illuminating how bad the Davis administration was.
Russert is shilling for the media, and begins criticizing Arnold for not being specific with issues (both state/political, and responding to allegations of groping, etc.).
MSNBC and NBC are pathetic. Complaining about availability of recall now. Politicians won't feel free to make difficult decisions if the specter of recall is over their heads. Duh, that's the point.