Where Did McCain Get What He's Got "in the Bank" with the Press?

Off the Bus, Huffington Post by Jay Rosen | Mar. 28, 2008 (News Analysis)

First came John McCain's strange assertion that Al Qaeda in Iraq was being trained and supported by the Iranians.

Next he backed off the claim after Joe Lieberman whispered something in his ear. "I'm sorry, the Iranians are training extremists, not Al Qaeda," he said.

Then on Meet the Press, NBC's political director, Chuck Todd, explained why this slip wouldn't hurt him with the press corps : "Even if he gets dinged on the experience ... Full Story »

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 by Fabrice Florin - Oct. 1, 2008

Interesting perspective on John McCain's recent statements that Al Qaeda is being trained by the Iranians, which wasn't challenged by the mainstream press to the degree that itshould. Jay Rosen provides a thoughtful analysis on the bizarre relationship that the news media often forms with charismatic politicians like McCain, even when their statements fly in the face of factual evidence.

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