geori:

Before you get too upset at the media, consider that our country has the most freedom in the press in the entire world.

And with new freedom divergent from the old order comes responsibility. Freedom doesn't mean anarchy, but only the ability to govern oneself as one sees fit, not to throw off the responsibility of regulation entirely

There is a law somewhere written, I believe, which states that candidates should get equal coverage by different outlets of the press. That law doesn't state, however, that candidates should be treated equally favorably, and portrayed favorably. Obama is portrayed favorably and not criticized while the other candidates are not. Media law does not state that this is entirely against the law, from my understanding, however, its irresponsible on the part of the highly organized 21st century media and shows little appreciation of the freedoms it has been granted.