I consider the sharp decline of the New York Times and the other leftists dailies (and TV networks) as worrisome. They may be similar to threatened animals fearing extinction—and willing to do anything to stave off the inevitable. Helping Democrats will be perceived as somehow keeping the wolf from the door. The elections of 2008 may very well be their last hurrah. Sliming Republican candidates will be deemed of utmost importance. The GOP should be very worried.