David Yepsen, the acknowledged dean of Iowa political writers, suggests that John Edwards' campaign is near collapse, and that Hillary Clinton's is flat. This report may have real weight, with other reporters who respect Yepsen and may be affected by his view of the campaign, and with voters, who may drift away--or not pay as much attention to--a candidate who seems to have no chance of winning.
Is Yepsen's opinion good news for us who support Barack Obama, Bill Richardson or the rest? Perhaps, but is it really news at all? Shouldn't the campaigns be focusing on getting the message out, and shouldn't the public concentrate on what the candidates stand for? Mark Helperin, edit0r-at-large and senior political analyst for Time explains how he got distracted from what matters. Others covering the campaigns, take note.
Really, shouldn't this inside-baseball be reserved for bar-talk among reporters at the end of a long day on the trail?
Is Yepsen's opinion good news for us who support Barack Obama, Bill Richardson or the rest? Perhaps, but is it really news at all? Shouldn't the campaigns be focusing on getting the message out, and shouldn't the public concentrate on what the candidates stand for? Mark Helperin, edit0r-at-large and senior political analyst for Time explains how he got distracted from what matters. Others covering the campaigns, take note.
Really, shouldn't this inside-baseball be reserved for bar-talk among reporters at the end of a long day on the trail?
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