Election 2012

The News Media Doesn't Care About GOP Sabotage

Written by Bob Cesca

The Democrats and, specifically, the Obama campaign might be flirting with the "Republicans Are Sabotaging the Economy" meme. And while I think it's important to get this one out there (I've been writing about this dynamic for years), I tend to agree with Greg Sargent:

But all this aside, let’s face it: If Dems want a national media debate over whether the GOP is deliberately sabotaging the economy or is actively rooting for economic failure, they aren’t going to get one. This is not a topic that will get sustained media attention or discussion, no matter what Dems do.

Any news outlet that touches this meme will be annihilated by the far-right. But I think they should do it anyway. It's news -- and seriously important news. Sadly, our top TV news people are cowards.