This is clearly labeled a column. Seems many commenters don't understand what that means. It's not fair and balanced because it's not meant to be. It's opinion, and labeled as such. You can disagree with it if you like, but putting the words "reporter" and "journalist" in quotes and insulting the writer simply illustrates your misunderstanding of what commentary means. Don't agree with Luke? Write a thoughtful, reasoned rebuttal. Can't (or too lazy to) formulate an essay of your own explaining clearly why you don't agree with Luke's commentary?  Bash progressives, Luke and Civil Beat. Vilify Clinton and Obama. Tell people who don't agree with you to grow up. A few in this thread have offered thoughtful, well-reasoned opposing views. Most have not. To say an essay has no editorial quality but not offer specifics is a copout. Why not comment on Luke's concerns rather than resorting to insults and name calling? We know why. Because being mean is easier than being civil or smart.