Mr. Hightower feels there is a ''personal fondness'' between the news media and Bush. I can't tell you how many letters, e-mails, etc. Maybe we love every president who enters the White House. The writer from Plano is perfectly entitled to his view that Bush ''stole'' the election and can't handle the basics of the job. He is not, however, entitled to suggest that he's objective and bias-free in evaluating news coverage.
Partisans view coverage through their partisan glasses.
Nice article online today about the electoral perils of Bob Smith of New Hampshire. Seems like there are a bunch of races that could be very competitive. And if you have any thoughts on the re-election chances of my senior senator from Illinois, Dick Durbin, I'd appreciate your two cents. Thanks for your note. I think you've very accurately handicapped the Senate races at this early date.