Actual journalism

Rather than simply repeating John McCain's assertion that he has suspended his campaign, Huffington Post reporter Sam Stein actually did a little work to determine if that is true. His conclusion? "McCain Campaign Still Active Across The Country."

And yet MSNBC's Norah O'Donnell is still saying -- just now -- “John McCain suprised many yesterday by suspending his campaign and announcing that he was returning to Washington.” O'Donnell certainly isn't unique -- she's just the person who happened to say it as I was writing this post. The major media, almost across the board, is repeating the McCain line that he has suspended his campaign.

This is really simple: John McCain has not suspended his campaign. His campaign staffers are on television, attacking Barack Obama. His ads are still running. His campaign offices are still buzzing with activity.

He. Has. Not. Suspended. His. Campaign.

Anyone who says he has simply isn't telling the truth.