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To: LindyBill who wrote (265109)	9/3/2008 12:49:57 PM
From: Nadine Carroll	Read Replies (2) of 793955

Major newspapers, magazines and networks no longer play their traditional gatekeeper role in the digital age, as was evident during the eight-month period when the National Enquirer was charging former senator John Edwards with fathering an out-of-wedlock baby. Most national news outlets did not report the allegations until last month, when Edwards acknowledged an affair with a former campaign aide but denied being her child's father. This hardly means that the MSM isn't still trying to be the gatekeeper, or what do you call nearly a year of total radio silence on the issue? It just means that their power to succeed in all cases has vanished. They still obviously can be a big help to candidates they favor. I agree there will be a backlash over the Palin coverage. Republicans will be appalled and even more energized; and independents will want a chance to make up their own minds. Even Democrats will recognize the sexism involved. Ironically, this press flap may help Gov. Palin, by setting up low expectations for her as a knuckle-dragging Neanderthal of some kind. We know the press will cover her speech! That may be all the opportunity she needs.

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