Senator John McCain finished fourth in the recent Iowa caucuses, behind even actor Fred Thompson. Eighty-seven percent of Republican caucus voters rejected Sen. McCain.
So how does a horse that doesn't win, place or show warrant so much happy-crappy from the media?
Gee, you don't think their corporate bosses made them talk up the Senator from Aridzona, do you?
MSNBC’s Mike Barnicle: “McCain’s stance on the war. They view it because of who he is and the eye contact during these town meetings. He’s the Babe Ruth of town meetings.”
Guess what, Mike? The Babe struck out.
Fox News’ Greta van Susteren: “I can’t think of anyone happier tonight than Sen. John McCain.”
Greta, Mike Huckabee's hamster was happier Thursday night than was John McCain.
Politico’s Mike Allen: “Tonight is a fantastic night for John McCain. … He’s one of the biggest winners of the night.”
Someone should tell Mikey that when 90% of a focus group chooses the other brand, it's not a "win".
Newsweek’s Jon Meacham: “To me, the great story about Sen. McCain is, when in doubt, give principle a try.”
This is almost a refusal to bark on cue by Meacham. Almost. Even though the back of his hand will heal, it'll still garner him a Scooby Snack form the boardroom.
Fox News’ Carl Cameron: “Inside Washington, he’s been a real maverick outsider.”
Newflash @ Carl: McCain isn't an "outsider", he's a dropped off the mapper".
But that's what the media does, folks. They report, we decry.
