Although I've given up watching what masquerades as news on the television, I happened to stumble on CNN's Wolf Blitzer this afternoon discussing a poll, as I explain in the letter I sent to CNN:

Dear Staff:

Early this afternoon, Mr. Blitzer was discussing a recent CNN poll which shows Kerry leading over Bush by a comfortable margin. However, when asked who was expected to win, Mr. Blitzer reported, those polled said - by a margin of 10 points - that they expect Bush to win. Mr. Blitzer then deserted objective news reporting to SURMISE that the reason they expect Bush to win is because they expect their friends and neighbors to vote for him.

Those polled weren't asked why they expect Bush to win. It could very well be that they expect him to steal votes and win election by whatever means necessary, as he did in 2000. Yes, that's speculation, too, and just as accurate, for all we know, as what Mr. Blitzer reported as NEWS. This is why I've virtually stopped watching TV news or listening to any radio news except for NPR. If I wanted speculation, I would read fiction, not listen to a news broadcast. The only news involved here is that CNN wants to manipulate public perceptions. Shame on Wolf Blitzer, shame on CNN, shame on the American media which has deserted its obligations to democracy.

Sincerely,