Having been raised on All The President's Men, today's press seems to be itching for a good presidential scandal. Not one involving lying about intelligence, torturing people, eroding the Constitution, and breaking laws all over the world. Where's the fun in that? No, bribery's so much easier to understand and doesn't make us ask tough questions about our roles as citizens of a law-breaking country.
Granted, Barack's responses to questions about Blago yesterday were pretty enfuriating. Most likely, he did talk to Blago about the open seat. That would be routine, right? Why deny it?
But, as Patrick Fitzgerald clearly stated, nothing in the Blago affair incriminates Barack. In fact, the complaint openly records Blago bitching that Obama wouldn't offer a reward for his choice to be named. And, it appears that the ethics bill that Obama helped push through the IL legislature cause Blago to step up his fundraising before the end of the year.
Yet, major news outlets are giving major spots to speculation on how this could be a drag on Barack. Come on. I agree with the Washington Monthly. Without any actual evidence of Barack being tied to this scandal, reporting speculation that it could dog him is irresponsible.
1 comment:
after a little freak out yesterday, i have to agree. i actually don't think the big O ever spoke with Blago. i remember a few weeks ago the campaign saying they had no opinion on who was appointed to the open seat. i wonder if they have a special election if that means repugs can run, too?? damn.
attempts to try and drag barack through the mud with rod just aren't going to fly. especially if O continues to give amazing interviews like this one:
www.chicagotribune.com/news/politics/obama/chi-barack-obama-muslim-1210,0,5694976.story
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