1.   E.J. Dionne is a columnist for the Washington Post.  As a columnist, he does not report the news, but instead comments on the news (gives his opinion).  Although he is a columnist, do you think holding a double-standard between the election results for President Bush and President Obama is biased?  Explain your answer.

2.  Mr. Dionne appears sincere.  Why do you think he views similar election results differently? Explain your answer.