Politics | Hillary Clinton Press Resurrects Calculating Hillary of Yore As media try to slow race, adoring coverage dissipates, Politico says By Jonas Oransky Posted Oct 1, 2007 5:51 PM CDT Copied Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y. delivers remarks to the Congressional Black Caucus at their Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, Friday, Sept. 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) (Associated Press) The media is committing an abrupt about-face in Hillary coverage—from supportive to critical—and Politico agrees with a Clinton aide that “the press is invested in making this a race.” Between articles talking up “nepotism,” “weasel words,” and even “the Cackle,” Mike Allen and John F. Harris see a “groupthink” return to old storylines. Months of “rosy portrayals” of Hillary’s skillful campaigning, including positive coverage of her health care plan, have suddenly given way to depictions of a ruthless politician who lacks a common touch. The writers are not, however, worried for her: They call the turn a “backhanded but distinct compliment” from insiders seeking a prolonged battle for the inevitable victor. Read These Next White House rolls with Trump's 'daddy' nickname. New Fox star, 23, misses first day after car troubles. New York Times ranks the best movies of the 21st century. A man has been deported for kicking an airport customs beagle. Report an error