For general discussion and debate. Possible talking points:
- Will the Times' McCain hit piece help the GOP candidate raise money and garner support from disenchanted conservatives: "The extensive coverage of Sen. John McCain's denunciation of the New York Times story about his alleged links to a female lobbyist underscored the united front by the McCains -- who appeared together in Toledo, Ohio -- and the reaction of the GOP's right wing, which appeared energized by the story. In addition, the McCain campaign's use of the story to spark a new fundraising campaign, doubts among non-conservatives about the anonymous sourcing of the piece, and Times executive editor Bill Keller's mildly phrased defense of the story received prominent coverage."
- Was Hillary's shrieky performance at last night's debate the beginning of the end for her campaign? Will anybody, even liberals, buy into her silly "change you can
Xerox" comment?
