At least they have their priorities straight
Atrios, our main man at the Democratic Convention, is puzzled by the real media’s behaviour:
Some of us believe that the pair of conventions could provide the media with a platform for communicating to the American people just what the difference between the two parties are, and to discuss what direction our country should be taking.
The media, however, are desperate for a simple hook or gotcha event – something which would be genuinely newsworthy. Like an expensive haircut. Oh, and more free drinks.