Let Them Eat Doughnuts

Rethug Presidential nominee-to-be Sen. John McSame gave a little talk yesterday to the annual meeting of Associated Press editors, where he attacked the press in his remarks. No problem. He was treated to a standing ovation, and in the question and answer period that followed, he was given the treat that he serves to fawning reporters on his mis-named "Straight Talk Express" bus: doughnuts and coffee. He joked that it was his "health plan," and everyone had a good chuckle. Why should the AP cover something as dull as positions on health care, when they can joke about it with their pal? Guess they didn't have time to whip up some barbeque to thank him for his "picnic" for them last month.

You have to view the video clip to get an appreciation of how shamelessly in the tank these people are for McSame. He plays the game of giving them significant access in return for their softball treatment. Breaking the press' suction on McSame's ass will be a major task in this campaign.

UPDATE: AP is apparently now in the business of editing out embarrassing moments of Bushie officials.