In the last few days The Washington Post has treated us to two stories that illustrate how the press has failed us the last four years. One of them (in typical Annie Linskey fashion) tells us that it's a bad sign that the Dems are getting along so well, because there may be some disagreements later if Biden is elected. Of course, if the Dems were bickering we'd get a story by Linskey that the Dems are arguing again and doomed. I guess if there isn't a story to be had, you can just create one.
In the other story we get to see the "let's-interview-some-everyday-folks-in-a-diner" model of modern journalism. This time--because it's Wisconsin--the "Everyday People" are in a bar, but same result. Another story about how people of color, progressives, and others are forcing these nice people to vote for Trump. Thanks a lot.
We got these stories when Trump was letting 2,000 of our fellow Americans die in Puerto Rico. And when they hardly covered the depth of Paul Manafort's relationships with foreign dicatorships. There are real stories out there that warrant more than superficial coverage. Instead we get this.
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