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Originally Posted by The_Jazz
I'm sorry, but when it's a mass invitation I don't see any conflict. If it were one organization or favoritism where displayed, then I'd have a problem, but this was an invitation to all the reportered ASSIGNED to the candidate to get to know him on a more personal level. He already transports the pool of reporters from place to place to cover his campaign. The President transports the Press Corp on Air Force One on every trip.
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It was a mass invitation to all of the reporters who are supposed to be covering him. I happen to think providing transportation also pushes the line, for that matter. A reporter's job is *not* to get to know the candidate on a personal level.
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Do you honestly think that the press isn't going to report on something based on a good night's sleep and some barbeque?
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A good night's sleep (a weekend, actually, if I read the reports properly) at a five-star hotel/resort, with all expenses paid? A chummy barbecue get together?
If one of my buddies sprung for that, my response would be 'Dude, you *rock*!'
What if someone I'm interviewing for a job extended the same offer to all the people who just happened to be on his interview team?
What if one provider of services or products for my company made a similar offer to all of the people responsible for purchasing decisions?
What if someone under indictment made a similar offer to the judge, jury, and prosecutor of his case?
And it's not a matter of what they will or will not report on, it's a matter of bias. You can't help but be biased in favor of someone you've "hung out with" - not to mention if he sprung for all the expenses and extras. The press covering McCain was already too cozy with him before this, IMNSHO - this is just beyond the pale.