Advocacy journalism. The "facts" could be reported very differently. For example, Republicans facing reelection and scurrying about worrying about the war issue in 2008 are showing a notable lack of leadership. It could also be pointed out that Bush spoke to these issues yesterday, and explained that he will veto any legislation that tries to undermine the success of our efforts in Iraq. But if these items were reported accurately, it would undermine the concerted media barrage against the war and the administration that began the week. Don't let actual events interfere with their telling!