Eliz.Edwards: Media give "Cliff's Notes" on campaigns


	Eliz.Edwards: Media give "Cliff's Notes" on campaigns

masbury

4-29-2008 1:41 AM

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politics, media, election

masbury says:

Well said!

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4-29-2008 2:03 AM

BobbyRutan

Said by Dennis Kucinich to Ted Koppel's face in national debate in 2004.

The result no more coverage of Dennis Kucinich on the campaign trail.

The fourth estate is a pale shadow of its former self.

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