So, do any of you think the MSM has a bias in favor of Obama, the Democratic Party and progressive ideas in general?

I didn't think so, but Washington Post ombudsman Deborah Howell sure does. In fact, she has written two columns in a row arguing that the Post needs to address its pro-Obama "bias perception." Notice the use of "perception" in the headline, i.e., "a bunch of rightwing complainers think the Post is biased, ergo we must give credence to their perception."

I have a perception of my own - I perceive that this is nothing less than an orchestrated conservative campaign against the Post to convince its reporters and editors that they have a pro-Obama slant, and to stick it to the Obama Administration good to make up for it. And they know how to do it, too - just ask Dan Rather.

Even more disappointing, the Post doesn't seem to be hearing any outrage from non-ideologues decrying this brazen attempt to slant its coverage rightward. I hope anyone who reads this will help correct that situation - a Post cowed by the rightwing spin machine and terrified of doing or saying anything that could be PERCEIVED as "pro-Obama" is not something the new Administration needs to have in its own backyard.