Bob Woodward, more than any other journalist, has had extensive access to George W. Bush, Barack Obama and senior officials in their respective administrations. He may have had the best front row seat in the world for observing these two Presidents in action. That makes the comments attributed to him in the following article very significant:
Woodward is walking where angels fear to tread. He is accusing President Obama of irresponsibly putting politics ahead of national security. He has challenged Obama’s character. Republicans are terrified by the main stream media that responds so viciously to the slightest criticism of Obama. No major Republican or Conservative, including Sean Hannity or Rush Limbaugh or even Glenn Beck dare hint at this.
Woodward may pay a severe personal price for this, but the damage has been done. The main stream media cannot ignore this story. President Obama has avoided scrutiny by the main stream media who has displayed a collective lack of curiosity regarding critical issues. Anyone who dared hint at a problem with Obama’s character would have been crucified as a racist. Woodward has changed that. Now the questions must be asked.
I don’t think this is because Woodward is angry. I think this is because Woodward, who is in a position to know, has weighed Barack Obama in the balance and found him dangerously wanting. I also think that Woodward senses a sea change among the Washington media. In recent interviews, both Candy Crowley and David Gregory pushed back against the “sky is falling” hysteria from the White House.” The Obama protective shield is starting to leak. There’s a Woodward Wind blowing through our capital and it is wise to remember than an ill wind blows nobody good.
TDM