McCain Attacks His Own BasePaul Hogarthbyline‚ Jul. 28‚ 2008“The press loves John McCain. We’re his base.” – Chris Matthews Barack Obama’s trip to Europe and the Middle East last week – culminating with a Berlin speech in front of 200,000 people – was such a roaring success that it feels like he’s already President. Which is driving John McCain nuts. Sensing he will soon be ignored, the Arizona Senator has chosen a new target: the media, and their “fawning” coverage of Obama. Hillary Clinton pulled the same stunt during the primaries, but she could credibly point to a pattern of sexist attacks in the press that spawned over two decades. Meanwhile, no American politician has enjoyed more praise in the media than John McCain – making his recent swipe look pathetic. As the New York Times continues to hold a double standard in his favor, McCain’s new strategy is akin to attacking his own base – which is never a sound strategy. |