NY Times

The New York Times is one of the largest metropolitan newspapers in the United States. It was founded in 1851, and since then, it has won over 88 Pulitzer Prizes. It is considered by many to be a mostly moderate paper with a little leaning to the left. For the most part, it is a balanced newspaper, but not conservative in the least. Its motto is "All the news that's fit to print." The New York Times is owned by The New York Times Company. The NYT Co. also owns the International Tribune, The Boston Globe, and About.com, all sources that have liberal leanings.

How were both presidential candidates seen one year ago?

According to a poll that was done at the end of July 2007 (Gallop News Service), the public thought that when it came to the economy and healthcare, Barack Obama seemed to be the best person for the job. When it came to terrorism and the war in Iraq, John McCain was the best person. I find it very surprising that Senator John McCain has made it onto the Republican ticket for president. One year ago, there were reports that McCain was stumbling through his campaign, with large numbers of employees being fired and fundraising taking a dip. Also many of the gallop polls put Barack Obama towards the top, and John McCain towards the bottom. (http://www.gallup.com/poll/28639/Gallup-Ranks-2008-Candidates-According-Feeling-Thermometer.aspx)