bias

The Washington Post has in Robert Thomson a transport reporter who is consistently lively, informative, and interesting. Often appearing under the moniker 'Dr Gridlock' he's skeptical - as a journalist should be. But a couple of pieces he's written on the new Intercounty Connector (ICC) cross the line of skepticism into silly negativism.

When a Democrat goes over to the Republican Party New York Times reporters erupt with scorn. The defection in the New York state senate this week by two Democrats to the GOP is called a "coup" and "clownish."

The two Democrats-turned-Republicans are treated with contempt. They are mobbed by reporters shouting questions.