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Where’s the Real Newt?
A Newt Gingrich candidacy would be plagued with details of his personal and public past. But you only get a glimpse of those details in a recent <i>New York Times</i> story. (AP/Jose Luis Magana)
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Where’s the Real Newt?

A New York Times story about a potential presidential candidate cannot bear to tell the truth about Newt, observes Eric Alterman. But why?

Eric Alterman

Media to McCain: How Long Has This Been Going On?
John McCain waves to supporters at an election victory party on August 24, 2010. (AP/Ross D. Franklin)
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Media to McCain: How Long Has This Been Going On?

The mainstream media appears to be in mourning for John McCain, writes Eric Alterman, but was he ever the politician they all thought they knew and loved?

Eric Alterman

Of Filibusters and “Stunts,” Then and Now
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Of Filibusters and “Stunts,” Then and Now

Eric Alterman reminisces about filibustering and political "stunts" back in the days when Democrats were in the minority.

Eric Alterman

Convention Coverage: Ain’t Nobody Here But Us, Um, Reporters
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Convention Coverage: Ain’t Nobody Here But Us, Um, Reporters

Candidate George W. campaigned against what he termed "the soft bigotry of low expectations." With regard to his relations with the media as president, such bigotry has proven to be his best friend.

Eric Alterman, Paul McLeary