The attack against the media is a calculated attempt to try and stop the sinking poll numbers for the Republicans over the war in Iraq and obviously shift the blame away from Bush to help with the '06 elections. That strategy is going to fail as more reporters come out and explain how they can and cannot do their jobs.
"In recent weeks, a startling realization has begun to take hold: if the elections were held today, top strategists of both parties say privately, the Republicans would probably lose the 15 seats they need to keep control of the House of Representatives and could come within a seat or two of losing the Senate as well...read on
The Moderate Voice analyzes both sides of the aisle. "Scrambling Republicans On Verge Of Losing House Of Representatives And Close To Losing Senate"