Jack Attack

According to Capitol Fax (no link - it's just a fax, ma'am; just a fax), Jack "The Despondent Respondent" Ryan has issued a talking points memo to his supporter.

Under the header, "What Republican leaders should be saying," are these two gems:

"Are the liberal news media trying to cripple Jack Ryan's candidacy because they're scared he's going to win?"

And, "Are the liberal news media trying to drive Jack Ryan out of the race because they're scared he's precisely the kind of Republican who can pull votes from communities that Democrats usually take for granted?"

Meanwhile, the conservative Chicago Sun Times has seven Ryan-related stories in today's paper, along with an editorial entitled "Time For Ryan to Hit the Road". Oh, and close to 30% of Republicans said their views of Ryan had gone from favorable to unfavorable.

Come on, Mr. Ryan. I'm with you when you say this crap is none of the public's business, but crying about the liberal media is definitely not a turn-on.

P.S. -- Leno on Ryan:

Aren't Republicans the family values people? That's the difference between Republicans and Democrats on family values. Democratic politicians cheat on their wives. Republicans cheat too -- but they bring the wife along. Make it a family event! They include the whole family!