[Fox News’s Tucker Carlson: The master of misdirection]Post media critic Erik Wemple says stoking old scandals is an attempt by President Trump's media allies to sow doubt in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. The Wall Street Journal editorial page is a different matter, however. This week’s double-hitter was met on social media from liberals and conservatives alike with a mix of horror and sadness. The Journal editorial page was long thought to be the crown jewel of fiscal conservatism — a staunch defender of open markets, legal immigration and economic freedom. In the meantime, the Journal editorial pages of the pre-Trump era will be missed.

Source: Washington Post November 01, 2017 18:51 UTC