More McCain's media: McCain vs. Edwards

In an article last week, news watchdog "Media Matters" shows how newspapers manufacture the news:

It often seemed as though the news media was incapable of running a story about Edwards' anti-poverty proposals without noting his own wealth. The Washington Post, for example, ran a 203-word blurb about Edwards' eight-state poverty tour, opening it with a 28-word reminder of the candidate's fortune: "John Edwards is battling back the three H's that have dogged his campaign -- expensive haircuts, a lavish new house and a stint working for a hedge fund."

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When Edwards exited the race, the Post noted "Edwards's focus on the poor was muddied by tales of his personal good fortune. News stories told of his $400 haircuts, of an ostentatious North Carolina home and of his work for a hedge fund."

For a comparison of how the Post has addressed McCain's personal wealth, read the full article .

http://mediamatters.org/

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