First the polls, now Hillary's tears

The far left press, which is about 90% of what is available, has always anointed their candidates, but they will also abandon them the instant they look like they can't handle the job. I'm interested in seeing how they'll spin Sen. Clinton before they boot her out of her most favored position. The polls and their manipulative questions pretty much generate the news and tell the uninformed what to think. They won't change and they won't stop the juggernaut that is Obama.

What far left press?

Patricia, I think what you mean by "far left press" is actually "any news network that doesn't completely pander to right-wing BS." Look, I found Clinton's teary moment as much of a forehead-slapper as anyone else, but the leftist press hasn't annointed any single candidate yet...its still too early to tell. And you make it seem as if the right doesn't do the same thing...I seem to remember a massive neo-Reagan hype machine that heralded Fred Thompson's entry into the race, but how much press have we heard on him since he dropped in the polls? He's pretty much an afterthought at this point.

I think it's funny that all the comments, editorials and opinions being published by the AC are in regards to the Democratic primaries and especially Hillary Clinton. It all makes sense when you look at their own candidates in the primaries. More important, they have to bash democrats because they have no agenda of their own. What can they say, "we've given you failure and disgrace for 8 years, so keep supporting us?" Yesterday, everyone was writing Hillary off, including myself who expressed doubts about her being able to get through some tough times. Hillary is a force in this election and it looks like the American people are not ready to write her off quite yet. So, far-right failure, tell me something about the republican side instead of continuous bashing of Hillary.

I saw Hillary's tears as showing she is "human" and "compassionate!"

reTired Army, of course you named some editorialists and members or one network on your list. I noticed you skipped 90% of the news media in your spiel, thus proving my point. CNN, NPR, ABC, NBC, CBS, MSNBC and most news services like Reuters, AP, UPI and most news papers that subscribe to those services and most of the European press (that seems to enamour the left) are all part of the left wing press. Talk radio is all about competition and marketing so you'll never hear of a left wing host, except on the government dole. You'll just have to deal with that.

melissa, the Dem party appreciates your vote.

But what about the republicans? Is it the left-wing media that has caused the country to abandon them?

They haven't been abandoned shivas. Where did you get that idea? I believe in the last election the Republican politicians were punished by their constituency for acting like fiscal Dems. The next election hasn't happened yet. True, the Repub candidates are not much better then the Dems, but I don't see them abandoned at this point.

just what we need, a president that cries every time she gets her feelings hurt. she needs run for president of the gay and lesbian association.

What happened in N.H. would be laughable if not so tragic. Obama is feeling big-time the sting of the Clinton's. Along with poor, caring, desperate Hillary, Bill is hitting him with everything in his arsenal. And this is just the beginning....The tragedy is that so many Americans are gullible enough to play their games with them. We know without a doubt now (not that we ever really believed differently) that she will be the Democrat's nominee. The attack will continue against the Republican nominee.. And the Clinton will be back in power, back in the White House they so desperately crave, and ruling (ruining) the world. Talk about cowboys. Ride 'em Bill.

I all hear is defeat from the right-wing. Not one word about their primary last night and McCain's win. He looked old during his victory speech, although his wife looked very good. I am wondering if there has been some plastic surgery. At least the Democrats have heavyweights doing battle, while the most excitement of the night cam from Huckabee by winning 11% of the Republicans who did vote. I guess that makes him the front-runner now. He doesn't look very presidential to me.

Thanks, Retired Army, for the comprehensive list. Not a respectable (literate) journalist or columnist in this hall of shame except for Brooks. Could it be that most Americans are now tuning out these sacks of hot gas?

Shivas, I noticed that too. In all honesty, I'd favor McCain over any other Republican candidate (who has a chance in hell), but he did come across as rather grandfather-ish. And I wouldn't worry about Huckabee if I were you...Super Tuesday is going to kill him.

shivas..The term "conservative" means just that. The Republicans are not so emotional and so 'rah-rah' as democrats. Our candidates have a long way to go. There was no declared winner and will not be until February. That is always the way with us. We are content with waiting to celebrate when the facts are in. We just aren't very exciting, ya know?

There are a lot of studies indicating the "perception" of bias in the media. A UCLA study, an AIM report, etc. Polls indicate over half the population believe the news is manipulated. Polls also indicate that people want unbiased news-Rep aren't hooked on Fox (thank God).

Yea, what bias?

Of the 1400 members of the national media who were surveyed:

44% considered themselves Democrats
16% Repubs
34% independents
89% voted for Clinton.
7% voted for Bush.
Freedom Forum sponsored poll

This is in response to the nay-sayers of the Left-wing press. There are 3 cable new stations. MSNBC and CNN are so far left until you will seldom see a Republican. I don't know that I have ever seen one on MSNBC other than Pat Buchanan and he no longer clains to be a Republican. C-Span, all channels, have the Clintons and other Democrats on every time I tune in, which is just occassionally. FOX, as we all know love the Republicans, that is OUR station. The big three Networks..NBC and CBS you can't deny leans far to the left. ABC gives a little more time to Republicans and actually try to be in the middle. >>>SO far, we have FOX News, and a portion of ABC. What say you? This is not even getting into newspapers like the NY Times, LA Times, Newsweek all those liIberal rags...ADD Dani to Retired's list.

jlruthven84 I agree. I don't agree with McCain but he is the only qualified candidate. He doesn't stand a snow balls chance of being elected. If terrorist would attack and kill a few thousand people then I believe he would stand a chance. McCain looks old and tired, perhaps he should take up alchoholism like Ted Kennedy-he is preserved for posterity.

Ret. Army, your list proves PT's point. It's so short that you can fit it in this forum (1200 wds.), along w/all those witty "ands," plus a cute comment or two. Also, many, many of the names you mention can IN NO WAY be described as national media figures. Using that line of thinking, maybe you should include AC reporters in your next attempt. I'm sure some are conservative, and SOMEBODY reads them.

Dani, republicans don't rah-rah their own candidates, but certainly attack, frequently personally, democratic candidates. Also, CNN had Ralph Reed and Bill Bennett as their primary election analysts last night. I would call that very conservative representation. Who did FOX have as a Liberal voice?

"dumb blondes" just took a whole new meaning.

shivas..I said I had never seen a Republican on MSNBC other than Buchanan, I didn't say that about Cnn. I can't answer about Fox, I didn't watch them last night. Others will have watched and they can answer that for me.

I wonder if President Bush pouted and cried would he gather some sympathy and support? Be the sensitive type instead of the cowboy. I think it is so funny that Rep congressmen and women are distancing themselves and letting Bush be the fall guy, but it was they who controlled the purse strings, voted, and showed no fiscal restraint. The Dem have never had restraint so expect much of the same. "Restraint" is why Ron Paul is so popular. He stands like an island in a vast sea.

Does anyone realize just how much sympathy and possible votes from more weak minded individuals Hilliary got from her cold calculated display? Probably not, but, it helped her and will probably be used again and again. Watch her, this isn't Hillary bashing it's a warning not to be forgotten. She's cold, calculating and although ALL her associates are crooks she says she's not.

Daddy Rabbit..As has always been said. There is nothing the Clinton's won't do or say to regain their power over us. They are properly labelled 'degenerate'. They will be elected again only because they will keep the entitlements flowing. -- If they started telling their supporters that there will be no more freebies, they could never be elected to any public office.

I agree with Melissa that Hillary is "human"...but only if the quotation marks are there!

Boy, you people sure have a poor feeling about democracy. Anyone who votes for Hillary has been duped in your opinion. Americans are just stupid if they vote Democrat. They are being brainwashed by the Clinton's. Perhaps some of you would feel better in a country where presidents are appointed rather than elected.