Is it a clever stragtey to announce your problems in the media then blame the media for reporting them?

Question

All while claiming the media is out to get you?

It appears to be working for the McCain camp:

http://www.yahoo.com/s/947744

Answer 1

Yes.  Plenty of people buy into that.  I also enjoy the screams of bias if a media outlet reports something that relates to the Democrats.

Answer 2

It won't work, long-term.

Answer 3

YES - real clever - typical Republican tactics!

Answer 4

for the Republican kool aid drinking base, it was the perfect strategy.  For people who think in terms of reality, it makes no sense.

Answer 5

It seems to be working, doesn't it?