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Elsewhere: Obama-press war is on

Whether or not you believe Hilary Clinton, John McCain or Sarah Palin’s claim that the mainstream media was “in the tank” for Obama, a battle between the soon-to-be 44th President and the fourth estate is more or less inevitable, according to a piece in Slate.com by Jack Shafer. The press corps works to hold the president accountable […]