So Politico is the new "rational" voice of the republican party???

[walkaway]

It seems that their are less screaming Freepers than there used to be. Is Politico the "sophisticated" new source for a more subtle but constant pushing of the rightwing agenda?

[Stinky The Clown]

1. Yes

[Tangerine LaBamba]

2. They're slick,

very slick. A lot of people here used to quote them, just buying their reporting, before everyone realized exactly who and what they are.

Slick. Gotta watch them....................

[babylonsister]

3. Rational? Not to me. But they've always had their r/w twist. Somehow

they've gained credibility. Beats me. I pretty much refuse to cite them except when they're only reporting facts vs. their 'interpretation'.

[SoCalDem]

6. They suddenly "hired" quite a few "professional" journos

very odd for an upstart "blogosphere" outfit... and since these "reporters" were on the roll-o-dexes of the "msm" folks on tv, they were just invited on, with their new afiliation...smooth transition..

[babylonsister]

8. Yup. Jim Vander Hai (sp?) and Jonathan Allen (who I think

is a box of rocks) started this up-I think they both worked for the WaPo previously. Voila'! Instant credibility. :eyes: I have pretty much the same opinion of the WaPo with some exceptions.

[BlooInBloo]

4. For those not familiar with the Drudge/Politico connection.....

http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&=&q=greenwald+drudge+politico&btnG=Google+Search&num=100&aq=f&oq=

[old guy]

7. Drudge with lipstick?

[SoCalDem]

5. When the escort had to fold "Talon News", "Politico" suddenly popped up

co-ink-ee-dink?

[walkaway]

9. They just started to get on my nerves a few weeks ago....

They seem to be replacing the ultra loud rightwing radio personalities that used to be the "balance" on MSNBC. They are a smarmy crew.

[spanone]

10. they have become the new 'go to' for republican talking points disguised as neutrals