wow - some media declining to be bush's lapdogs!

Three networks delay decision about Bush Iraq talk

"You want to be certain you are broadcasting something that is newsworthy and vitally important to the American people," said one network executive who asked not to be identified.

The networks, unconvinced in initial talks with the White House late last week that the speech would be newsworthy, asked for more information. Sources said a conference call was held at 12:30 p.m. ET with officials from the Bush administration and the networks' Washington bureau chiefs.
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"On the one hand, they recognize if the president actually is going to make substantial news on Iraq, they probably should cover it," Sabato said. "But on the other hand, they realize this White House is famous for constructing political rallies and convincing the networks to cover them with the sole beneficiary being the president, not the American people."

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This is truly incredible! Up until now, it seemed as if every word bush spoke was played endlessly on every station - and always solely for his benefit, not that of the American people! I am pretty astounded that these people are actually standing up to him!