More on the GOP primary

Here's a follow up to our current events quiz discussion Tuesday, this coming from the Daily Show .

I think its interesting that the DS picked up on Romney's use of "sport" rather than "sports." Extra credit for the first response that names the famous literary character who frequently uses that word and how that might further reinforce the narrative that Mitt's an elite, out-of-touch rich guy.

BTW, I think to a certain degree Romney is getting the same unfair treatment from the media that Al Gore did back in 2000. Since the media is made up of far too many vapid hot-wind blowers rather than thoughtful news gatherers and reports, it's easier for them to focus on style rather than substance. Like Gore, Romney can be an awkward public speaker. But what candidates have to say should be more important to news reporters than the affectations they display while saying it.

Just report the news, don't try to play kid psychologist.

P.S. — I tried to post this after class Tuesday, but the Daily Show web site was down.

Linsanity fallout

The hottest sports story of the last month has been the rise of Jeremy Lin, the Asian-American basketball player who has been on fire playing for the New York Knicks.

This headline cost an ESPN writer his job. We'll discuss in class Thursday.

Current events

Here's some help for the current events quiz. But you will need to pay attention to the news this weekend as two major news stories will break Saturday and Sunday. The quiz will be available Sunday night and all day Monday.

Read this.

And this.

And this.

See you Tuesday morning.