Russert listed Steele's contradictory comments on Iraq, then failed to challenge him on them; AP ignored his shifting positions entirely
October 30, 2006 3:55 pm ET
SUMMARY: During a debate between
Maryland Senate candidates, Tim Russert read conflicting comments about the war
in Iraq
made by GOP candidate Michael Steele, but he failed to prompt Steele to explain
the contradictory statements. An Associated Press story about the debate did
not note the conflicting comments that Russert read, nor did it mention
Steele's assertion that he believes the war has been "worth
it."








