[Don]

For any political candidate or incumbent , a common misadventure is to equate longevity, i.e. " Years of Experience " with factual, unbiased. 3rd party, etc reporting of accomplishments indicating measurable and sustainable results. Just having been there does not necessarily mean the time was well spent.

Seems that news reporting has crossed the line to blatantly or with inferences resemble Editorial or clearly marked Opinion/Commentary articles and/or reflect the editorial beliefs of the communications medium.

Just as important to recognize what might also be known, but intentionally not included which would discredit the reporting of the news item, or contrary to the Publishers personal desires.