Reply #16: While I personally don't support Biden because of the bankruptcy bill, I don't think the MSM ignores

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him for that reason.

I think the MSM has simply concluded that Biden doesn't have a whisper of a chance.

If Biden finishes ahead of Hillary in Iowa, he'll get a flurry of press. If he doesn't, we won't.

The reason Biden has to finish ahead of Hillary is that (1) if Hillary wins Iowa the story is "it's over," (2) if Edwards or Obama beat Hillary and the other doesn't, the story is "it's down to _ vs. Hillary," (3) if Edwards and Obama both beat Hillary and she comes in 3rd, the story is "Edward and Obama Win and Go on to New Hampshire, Can Hillary Come Back or is She Done," but ...

(4) if Biden finishes ahead of Hillary the story is "Biden Shocks Iowa, Can Hillary Recover or is She Done."

Biden coming in 4th isn't news and won't be covered, and even if Biden comes in 3rd, it won't be news if Hillary wins or if the race is narrowed to a two-way race.