This is following is ridiculous not only for the fact that Palin doesn’t even seem the be able to defend herself without McCain’s help, but also to the core idea of their argument that the media reporting exactly what Palin said to a voter in context is now somehow “gotcha” journalism.
The following from tonight’s new CBS interview with Katie Couric:
Katie Couric: Over the weekend, Gov. Palin, you said the U.S. should absolutely launch cross-border attacks from Afghanistan into Pakistan to, quote, “stop the terrorists from coming any further in.” Now, that’s almost the exact position that Barack Obama has taken and that you, Sen. McCain, have criticized as something you do not say out loud. So, Gov. Palin, are you two on the same page on this?
Sarah Palin: We had a great discussion with President Zardari as we talked about what it is that America can and should be doing together to make sure that the terrorists do not cross borders and do not ultimately put themselves in a position of attacking America again or her allies. And we will do what we have to do to secure the United States of America and her allies.
Couric: Is that something you shouldn’t say out loud, Sen. McCain?
John McCain: Of course not. But, look, I understand this day and age “gotcha” journalism. Is that a pizza place? In a conversation with someone who you didn’t hear … the question very well, you don’t know the context of the conversation. Grab a phrase. Gov. Palin and I agree that you don’t announce that you’re going to attack another country.
Couric: Are you sorry you said it …
more:
http://donklephant.com/2008/09/29/palin-claims-gotcha-journalism-is-tripping-her-up/