With Democrats turning out in droves, and Republicans seemingly on the run, one would think hard-right talk radio hosts like Rush Limbaugh would be near-suicidal.

As the seemingly endless Democratic presidential primary slog enters its second spring, one amazing woman has managed to shatter the glass ceiling and take her rightful place in the traditional Boys Club of Big Time Politics.

Given the waning media attention on Iraq, the decision by PBS Frontline to devote four and a half hours to its two part special Bush’s War is to be greatly lauded.

Faced with vigorous Tibetan protests, followed by equally vigorous global criticism of their repressive response, China’s top officials countered in a most modern and predictable fashion with an all-out, full-tilt media offensive aimed at controlling both domestic and international perceptions of the ongoing conflict.