This would be embarrassing, if it was not so satisfying. Yesterday, I opined that the Sarah Palin wardrobe story would sink from sight. Apparently, I was wrong, as I am reliably informed that it dominated the morning talk shows, at least. That means, if I understand the rules of cable news at all, that it will continue to dominate the entire day, unless something truly major diverts the herd.
It’s always good to be wrong about things like this. Life is full of ironies. John McCain hit on the magic formula for getting the press in the tank. It worked for years. He made the strategic decision that he could abandon past practice (e.g., easy “access”, faux maverickness, fawning attention to the press, etc.) and keep them on his side while simultaneously running what has perhaps been the dirtiest campaign in American history. When he has needed their loving attention most, the press has now gone all journalistic on him. Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy.
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