https://pjmedia.com/eddriscoll/2008/08/04/new-silicon-graffiti-video-2004-an-msm-odyssey/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 03:59:55 -0400<![CDATA[There&#8217;s a hint of disappointment lurking in the subtext of John McCain&#8217;s recent videos highlighting just how in the tank the MSM are for Obama; as Michelle Malkin quipped, &#8220;Hell hath no fury like a Maverick spurned&#8221;. And while McCain may have initially counted on the media&#8217;s support, he really should know better. While the media loved Maverick in the 2000 primaries&#8211;at least compared to that Bush guy&#8211;and for iconoclastic quotes afterwards, when presidential elections start in earnest, the MSM knows which party they&#8217;re backing&#8211;and they&#8217;re not afraid to let you know as well.]]>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:00:00 -0400<![CDATA[Ed Driscoll]]>https://pjmedia.com/ed-driscoll/2008/08/04/new-silicon-graffiti-video-2004-an-msm-odyssey-n237305