Why isn't Ms Clinton 35 year record been looked at. i say because there is no record. She has gotten a free pass on the exprience thing. and she dares protest so much

This expert opinion is coming from a "longtime supporter of Hillary Rodham Clinton." That fact alone should put this whole "expert opinion" in question. She cites a media obsession with "Hillary's hairdo or Barack's baritone." I'm not sure where she is getting her news from, but I haven't seen a single story about either. Maybe she is reading People or Us magazine? There has been a long-time relationship between the Clintons and Shorensteins, so this appears to be another "attack" by on of her surrogates and is far from an unbiased expert report.

Hillary Clinton is a political opportunist. Her entire career has been built on the back of her more politically talented husband. Most voters see this clearly. Clinton has repeatedly lied to the press, and to the voters. When you are caught out in a lie, when you use despicable tactics, such as releasing photos to the right wing muck racker Drudge, don't expect it to not backfire in your face. The mood swings and multiple personality changes have revealed her to be calculating and manipulative. She sets a bad example for women everywhere. I believe that Americans would be more than happy to vote for a woman, just not Hillary Clinton. When you start with such high negatives and run a shoddy and divisive campaign, you can't expect the press to ignore your blunders, and continue to support you as you lose ground. Clinton started off with every advantage in this primary process, and it's Clinton that has dictated the terms, and is entirely responsible for all her bad press.

The country gave Hillary and Bill the benefit of the doubt throughout the Clinton Presidency. But Hillary has moved so far to the right since she won her Senate seat, it's hard to pretend the political opportunism and lies aren't staring us in the face. What does it tell you about a person who would vote against every principal they claim to espouse, and sacrifice the lives of human beings, in order to be perceived as "tough"? She threw away any claim to being an advocate for women and children, with her two votes for war, and her vote for cluster bombs. It's sickening that anyone would put their own personal and political ambitions above the life of American soldiers and Iraqi civilians. Many Democrats have a fondness and affection for the Clintons. Those that are still behind HRC are just in denial about her true nature, and her naked ambition.

Obviously the media has been unfair to Hillary. Look at huffington Post headlines each day and you will see. As a progressive liberal I feel that my ideals are being sacrificed to some misguided sense of political correctness. I feel Hillary can beat McCain because she is strong in the swing states like Ohio and Florida which decide elections through the electoral college. I am very saddened that progressive media in order to sell Obama has neglected to comment on andeducate their readers on how the system works. No where is this more important than for first time voters who make up a large part of Obama supporters. Oh heck I guess we get what we deserve-- no wait Idid nothing to deserve those republicans we have had. Maybe the media should explain how Obama could win ih the awing states. I for one know he could not lose in California or NewYork but what about Texas where no democrat can win. And what about his chances in swing states like Ohio and Florida- Obviously Hillary is more popular in both of these crucial states. Maybe if the policies are so similar we should ignore koolth and go for electoral votes. We could end up nominating a candidate that is the favorite of the democrats but not a favorite of the electoral college. Hillary was not my first choice but I have to support her because my almost sixty years have taught me how elections turn out and why . Republicans want Obama as an opponent.

I'm finding it hard to watch this edition of American Political Idol.
I've not heard anyone discussing the media shut-out John Edwards experienced. Too bad he didn't have a supporter like Shorenstein. And how about Joe Biden? He was never deemed a serious contender by the press. And what about Dennis Kucihich.....nahhhh forget that one!
We've been dealing with press interference in elections for a long time. Did anyone else scratch their heads in disbelief as broadcast media successfully ran Howard Dean off the rails because he yelled "Yeeee Hawww" a little too loudly? Forget about the guy's brilliance and creative ideas. He just didn't have that certain "star" quality so necessary for good leadership.

When I was in the first grade there was this kid who always would create trouble. He'd pick on other kids, lie a lot, give the teacher a lot of grief over everything.

His desk was eventually moved into the corner. He became an issue in the Principle's office for his bad behavior. The teacher usually assumed he was lying because that was his nature. When he'd get into fights with other kids, the teacher would start to assume he was the cause, because he always had been as long as he'd been at the school.

This is why the media "picks on" Hillary Clinton. Once you lose your credibility from lying all the time, distorting your competitor's record, and from the triangulating that you've made part of your personality, then people begin to question you even when you are telling the truth. They start to treat you accordingly. She has played really nasty politics. She pulled the "sexism card" when she lost her first debate. Her husband pulled the "race card" in South Carolina. Her campaign sent around letters and emails to voters in New Hampshire stating that Obama was Pro-Life. Her campaign has sent pictures of Obama dressed up in Muslem attire.

Meanwhile Obama pretty much gives her bad behavior the benefit of the doubt during the debates, during his speeches, etc.. He was fought a very honest and "above water" campaign.

Is there any wonder why Hillary gets treated a bit differently? When the media asks her questions on serious matters she triangulates, lies (like she did regarding her previous support of NAFTA in the last debate), etc.. They have to constantly make sure she doesn't pull a fast spinjob on them, or their viewers will wonder why they once again let her get away with it.

Total crap, the media favored her for more than a year when she was the presumptive favorite.

It's the nature of media coverage to favor the front-runner. It's EXACTLY what they were doing for Hillary ALL last fall. Compare HER coverage last year to Kucinich or Gravel, marginalized early by THEIR lack of coverage.

The complaint of media bias comes from EVERY trailing candidate.

HUFFPO HEADLINE:
Florida's GOP Governor: I'd Support a New Democratic Primary
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IF YOU GO BACK AND LISTEN TO BLITZER'S INTERVIEW, CRIST NEVER SAYS "I'LL SUPPORT A NEW DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY". BLITZER PUSHES HARD ON THIS AND GETS EVERY ANSWER CRIST CAN THINK OF EXCEPT A DIRECT ONE.

I WAS ASTONISHED WHEN BLITZER NEXT INTERVIEWED DEAN AND TOLD HIM THAT CRIST HAD SAID THIS !!!!!!!!!!

THIS IS BLITZER'S "INTERPRETATION/SPIN" ON WHAT CRIST ACTUALLY SAID IN ORDER TO BRAND CRIST AS "WILLING" WHEN, IN FACT, ANYBODY WITH A BRAIN KNOWS IT AIN'T EVER GONNA HAPPEN. THE REPUBLICANS WANT HILLARY SO BAD THEY CAN TASTE IT.

I AM SICK TO DEATH OF CNN, AND ESPECIALLY BLITZER, PULLING THIS SHIT AND TRYING TO STEER THE ENTIRE ELECTION IN THE DIRECTION THEY WANT IT TO GO IN.

"CNN = POLITICS" IS THEIR HEADLINE BANNER

CNN(REPUBLICANS) = (CORRUPT/BIASED)POLITICS (= MONEY) IS THE TRUTH

bottom line....

the rightwing republican-controlled MSM is following their master's instructions

the rove/cheney/pnac crowd KNOW that they are toast if obama is the democratic nominee

they also know that they have an even or better shot at beating hillary clinton into the pavement

the corrupt DNC wing of the republican party (especially hillary) is in complete cahoots with the greedy neos and badly needs for hillary to get the nomination - this is a "win/win" for them whether clinton wins or loses in november

Always someone else's fault.
Always a complaint coming from Camp Clinton.

The media reports on their behavior and criticisms, from Bill in SC to Hill shrieking "shame on you!" If you wanted a campaign centered only on the issues you should have only spoken about the issues. She's received as much of a pass as any candidate and has created her own negative headlines. It's time for Hill to take responsibility.

Lastly, a fair case could be made of the press being gentle with HIllary. Her "shame on you" and "pillow" comment at the debate were quite unpresidential. Had she been any other candidate now and certainly during the past, they'd have ended her hopes by focusing on the adolescent behavior of a want to be leader. The media has also not truly asked what constitutes 35 years of experience, her hidden tax returns or past Clinton scandals that could exhaust and distract the country once again.

This man should not be described as a media expert. He should be described as a Clinton supporter. Very biased and not in a position to be taken seriously on this issue!

that more attention is paid to the differences in their speaking style than their health care plans?"
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If the press is paying more attention to Obama's style it's because Clinton keeps bringing it up. The mainstream press's coverage of politics leaves much to be desired but Clinton doesn't whine when it works to her advantage/. Last month on MSNBC Chris ("Softball") Mathews asked Clinton about an Obama release that pointed out that Clinton dissed the Fla & Mich non-primary primaries back when the poll numbers were in her favor. Instead of answering the question Clinton guffawed with that (I'm REAL sorry for bringing this up...please don't think I'm biased) phony laugh & sidestepping the implication that she was talking out of both sides of her mouth. Instead of following up, Mr. Softball let her get away with the evasion.

Clintons are always bitching.
I bet she didn't complain
when they called her inevitable.
candidate.
Hillary is a very annoying woman
and hard to take in any dose.

I am genuinely surprised that no one has pointed the huge falsehood that this article is built on: Walter Shorenstein is not a media expert and he is not the founder of a press and media institute. Mr. Shorenstein is a long time real commercial real estate developer and the owner and manager of a slew of commercial real estate properties. While it is true that he gave a substantial sum of money to the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in honor of his late journalist daughter, Joan Shorenstein Barone, his gift to the graduate school does not make him either a founder of a media and press center or an expert on the media.

I am surprised, although only barely, that the Associated Press could concoct such a persona for Shorenstein and that it could get pass the copy editors at the New York Times and the Huffington Post.

I only need to read the first 40 (out of 286 at this moment) comments here to have my heart broken. What are we doing here people? This back stabbing and blaming and name-calling is taking us down a very slippery slope! Do we really want four more years of Republican anarchy?

I am an Obama supporter, and I want to believe in the hope he projects. Senator Clinton lost my support when she went negative, but by golly, I promised I would not do the same. If she earns the nomination, then we must ALL get behind her - or we will lose! And if she does not, we must ALL get behind Obama and stand together with one voice. We need to start NOW. Nobody is more pleased at this in-fighting than John McCain, Carl Rove and the Republican machine.

Country First.

The events of the last six weeks, including the unforgivable tantrums of former President Clinton, must have helped many to make up their minds - including this blogger.

But the events of the last two weeks confirmed one's 'judgment' but increased one's worries. If Senator Clinton wins, the indications are that she will be messing about with the Constitution to reach her ends the way she is playing her game to win the nomination: by innuendos, fables and sarcasm.

Senator Clinton will not get my vote. She certainly belongs a breed I don;t care to know!