Campbell Brown - One Tough Cookie

There are a small number of talking heads that I respect. A couple died this year (Tony Snow & Tim Russert). There are still a few more around though that I think are emerging as real watchdogs. No, not Chris Matthews (Mr. A Shiver Ran Through My Leg When I Heard Obama Speak). Again I ask, is this man married? Not, Keith Olbermann...I've never considered him a serious journalist. He's been a staunch Obama supporter and I thank him for that...but a real journalist, not lately. Bill O'Reilly...don't make me laugh. So, who? I must say, I like Roland Martin, again, not very objective. But, hey, I like him. I like Juan Williams. He doesn't allow his party loyalties to take over and drive every third word from his mouth. And, I like Campbell Brown.

I was watching Campbell Brown eviscerate this young, blond, McCain aide and I immediately thought. What! McCain can't actually want to win. This works out for me, of course. His team sends Opie Taylor (Tucker Bounds) to defend his new VP selection and her foreign affairs experience (non existant) against Campbell Brown. It was embarrassing, but hilarious to watch. My husband remarks, I bet he was sitting in a puddle. This young woman is tough. It'll be great to watch her over the years if she can keep a bit of objectivity. I'm a democrat, but not a democrat that actually believes the mainstream media is above bias. And, unlike many democrats, I definitely believe most outlets lean left. Usually, this works for my benefit. But, sometimes most of them lean too left for even me. Since, I don't believe Fox is a real news outfit most days, don't throw them up at me as a defense. I can hear it now. "Well, what about Fox?" Don't even try it.

I want less spin and more news. And, every once in awhile, I want a legitimate puddle.