It is always interesting to watch how the MSM shape their political coverage in ways great and small to the advantage of their chosen candidate. Often the most important aspect of the coverage is what is left out of a news story or an editorial. Here are a couple of examples in which a negative was left out of a piece favorable to Senator Obama and a positive was omitted from one on Senator McCain.

The Washington Post carries a story called “Obama Addresses His Faith — Senator Describes Spiritual Journey.” Guess what name does not appear in that piece.

CNN has a story called “McCain Truth Squad defender was Swift Boat Vet member,” which is about Bud Day. It shows a still from what it calls an “attack ad” in which Day appeared (watch the “attack ad” and judge for yourself). It fails to mention a few of the more important facts about Day. (HT: Powerline)

The same media that so loved the maverick John McCain has found their candidate for November and it is not the Arizona Senator. In 2004 they said their coverage was worth 15 points to the Democratic ticket; no doubt they are aiming higher than that this year.

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