1.  Do you think the media generally portray President Obama in a negative light while portraying Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney in a positive light, or vice-versa, or do you think they report only the truth about each politician?  Explain your answer.

2.  In this excerpt, do you think Mr. Taranto is correct in his criticism of Howard Kurtz's assertion that the media puts out more negative than positive stories on President Obama?  Explain your answer.