Good lede -- the first grafs sum up the story. This is a thoughtful exposition of questions that are simmering and stewing throughout the media. Having worked with some of those reporters who wouldn't vote, self-proclaimed purists of the profession, I can say without question that bias still showed up their stories. Far better, it would seem to me, would be a mandatory listing at the bottom of each story in which the writer candidly noted possible bias: "I've known the interviewee ... More »

A bit of "he said" "she said" banter about Olbermann continuing to serve as a host for major events, given that he has been more courageous than most of the subserviant press in daring to challenge foolish statements and policies put forward by the Bush administration. Should he be blacklisted from big events for speaking out? The article brings out an interesting journalistic question.

This story is perhaps a little too "inside" for most readers interest. If accurate, the story paints a picture of a clearly partisan individual deeply involved in what is generally presumed to be objective NBC News, as contrasted with his MSNBC venue where such open partisanship is apparently less of an issue. If one is interested in such details, then this may be a good story for you.

In telling the story Republicans want it to tell, the article misses the big picture. It seems as though Olbermann's critics would prefer that Giuliani not be challenged on his inconsistent position on abortion and his repeated attacks on the large number of Americans who are Democrats. I'm no fan of partisan "news," but while the watchdogs take down the lone voice doing this on the left, I dare them to go after O'Reilly, Hannity, Coulter, Limbaugh, Beck, Dobbs, Savage, and all the ... More »