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Kingston Freeman, February29, 2008. Better than chocolates and flowers. Thank you for providing valuable insights into the feelings of those of us who have had heart transplants. I belong to an organization called "Mended Hearts, Inc." which is affiliated with the American Heart Association. Our goal to to provide information and "Listeners" to those who are about to undergo or have undergone heart surgery. We are a nationwide organization. Please advise you friend to contact the closest Chapter of Mended Hearts where she will be able to speak to others who have traveled the same road before her. I have experianced several bouts of rejection and I can say with great happiness that I am still here to talk about it. If you wish, you may give her my email address and I will be most happy to discuss her concerns and hopefully help her through what is often a difficult time. I had my heart transplant at Columbia Presbyterian in July of 2000, and am enjoying every day of my new life. Joseph F. Czaplicki Vice President, Mended Hearts, Chapter #5, Poughkeepsie, New York

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Susan, You may be right, but Barack can turn to Ronald Regan for a guide. You probably remember that the press was merciless during his presidency. But he came to called the Teflon President, thanks to his sense of humor that never failed to put the press in their place.

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I believe you are right Susan. I find it a real shame that the press controls our life. I see you on Fox News once in awhile and, though I don't agree with your politics, I respect your opnion. I think you are absolutely right on this one.

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I see you often on various shows and I tend to have a different point of view. As a black conservative, I ask myself when will my group speak out on Mr. Feel Good. I don't know if the press will turn, but I am hoping. Being from Illinois, I am too familar with Mr. Obama's record. It is bad and so far, far, left. He continues to say that he has been against the war, since the start. This is easy for him to say. He was not in the U.S. Senate when we were hit in 2001. Does he really think that he would not have voted the way so many dems did back then? Considering his record in the the senate to date, that would be hard to believe. It is so easy driving in the back seat. Clinton should have been hammering him for a long time. And some bi-partisan record he has, right? Your readers need to research his home sale deal in Hyde Park, IL. Does that deal show his wisdom? He states that he did nothing wrong, but made a mistake in getting involved with Resko. If he did nothing wrong, what mistake did he make? Keep drinking the Kool-Aid guys.

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I see you often on various shows and I tend to have a different point of view. As a black conservative, I ask myself when will my group speak out on Mr. Feel Good. I don't know if the press will turn, but I am hoping. Being from Illinois, I am too familar with Mr. Obama's record. It is bad and so far, far, left. He continues to say that he has been against the war, since the start. This is easy for him to say. He was not in the U.S. Senate when we were hit in 2001. Does he really think that he would not have voted the way so many dems did back then? Considering his record in the the senate to date, that would be hard to believe. It is so easy driving in the back seat. Clinton should have been hammering him for a long time. And some bi-partisan record he has, right? Your readers need to research his home sale deal in Hyde Park, IL. Does that deal show his wisdom? He states that he did nothing wrong, but made a mistake in getting involved with Resko. If he did nothing wrong, what mistake did he make? Keep drinking the Kool-Aid guys.

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Re: Love/Hate & the 4th Estate: Susan, your prediction of the press' turning seems too much like predicting rain on a sunny day in Seattle (not a cloud in the sky). Coming after your "G"Word column, and your apparent affinity with/for the Clintons, I'd say your prognostication seems rather suggestive and a little wishful. Unfortunately for the Clintons, your forecast ("prophecy" may be a better fit), is likely to come after Hillary is out of the race.

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The press' turn on Hillary came AFTER the people voted against her. The Clintons have simply lost their position of "electable liberal de jour" to a much more attractive candidate. BTW, even as we watch Ohio and Texas, I get the feeling that the more PEOPLE (not the press) see and hear Hillary, the more they VOTE for her alternative.

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Susan, excellent article. Although I disagree with Obama's and Hillary's positions on many matters, the primary would have been much more informative, if the press had not 'fallen in love' with Obama. As Hillary says about herself, she is a known commodity. Obama is not. The press should have been asking the tough questions throughout this campaign process to know which of these two front-runners really should be the candidate of the Democratic Party. For the little info we do know, his views are too far left and his 'plan' for Iraq is simply misguided by his pandering to the crowd. I hope the press 'turns' soon. We need the facts - not glorious speeches. Let the infatuation end soon!

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great stuff Aesop - absolutely thanks Ms. Estrich

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Susan, I agree with the others... Good Article! Heard your radio interview with Hannity the other day, in which you said Hillary didn't have anything to do with the Irish/Northern Ireland peace settlement. However, this very morning in an interview in Texas, she once again made that claim! How can one prove she isn't telling the truth?

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Susan, Although I disagree with you on most things politically, I really respect you and find myself very attracted to you! Most of my friends would slap me for that remark!!! Anyway, I think you are correct with you on this. As a retired combat veteran, i wish you would go visit the tropps in Iraq and Afghanistan to see for yourself what is happening over there in theater. I know the troops would appreciate you and would give you the Gods honest truth. Maybe we can show you the true light concerning the war! They woud love to see your smiling face. Cheers,

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I always felt Obama's appeal was his race. His education, appearance, etc. was secondary. On a recent McLaughlin Group the subject of "white guilt" was discussed. Whites feel it's time for a black President and it's Obama's turn. Both voters and press were falling all over themselves to sing Obama's praises. It was impossible for Hillary to attack Obama in the same way she would a white male. I don't think Obama's unique position failed to amuse him. Even the late night shows and the Today show favored Obama. The Today Show announced a piece that was to show a little known side of the candidates. I expected tastes in food, hobbies, books. Instead, Hillary was shown wearing several unflattering outfits; but Obama was show as an all around guy--at a supermarket, cuddling at home with Michelle. He was asked the boxer or briefs question. He said "I don't answer humiliating questions like that--but be assured, in whatever, I look hot. Can you imagine Hillary answering a similar question in that manner? Arrogant? Stiff? I agree that the press will do an about-face, For the sake of new material, scandals, variety, etc. But most of all because the press has already worshiped at the altar of racial diversity and paid it's tithes.

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I don't see the press turning on the liberal guy. I'd pay to see that ! lol. Good article . Hope its true ! jerrysrollin.blogspot.com