A couple weeks ago we noted the mash note the Times' media columnist typed up for Couric. It was about how she seemed to be rebounding during the presidential campaign; how she had her swagger back. We thought it was odd to so lavishly toast an anchor who, despite her $15 million pay day, was still languishing in last place in the ratings. Talk about setting a low bar for success.

Well, on Saturday, the Times returned for another Couric mash note. It's about how she seems to be rebounding during the presidential campaign; she has her swagger back. (Thanks to Palin-related YouTube clips.)

We still think it's odd to so lavishly toast an anchor who, despite her $15 million pay, is still languishing in last place in the ratings. Talk about setting a low bar for success.