Why Fox will outfox an ill-advised Obama
October 30, 2009
[Commentary] Back when newspapers were the primary source of news, politicians were advised, "Never pick a fight with someone who buys ink by the barrel." Now they should be counseled not to pick a fight with anyone who reaches millions of TV viewers 24 hours a day. Disagreeing with or debating the media on any given issue can be good for politicians. But picking an ongoing fight is futile. Most of you understand the difference between news and views. The president's advisers — and Obama himself — should be smart enough to encourage people to listen to and read it all and then decide.
Why Fox will outfox an ill-advised Obama