Letters to the Editor
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One of the smarter moves of Obama's campaign so far
was putting a freeze on FOX news early on after their patently false madrassa elementary school report. Because he just hasn't tolerated their nonsense, I think it gives him some strength to operate from.
No, he's not immune, and the mud is going to get worse. But its interesting that FOX made its bed with Bush and as Bush sinks, so does FOX. Obviously, FOX will still thrive for a while to come with a portion of the population, but Obama ignoring them and treating them as a non-network has been effective. It seems to have even made them respect him (as much as they are capable--meaning only a tiny bit). John Kerry didn't defend himself rigorously enough from the swiftboat attacks--and I think Obama will not make that mistake as he is quick to issue a statement after every accusation.
Yes, it will get worse though. I hope that the right wing finally exposes itself for the ugliness that it is--and what it's done to the country for the past eight years, and more. If Obama can speak directly to people and avoid having his only exposure come through the media (ie grassroots support) this will also create some insulation effect against (false) media filtered access.
Or so I hope.