Open Thread

November 15th, 2009 10:15 AM

For general discussion and debate. Possible talking point: "Going Rogue."

With her book coming out, and scheduled interviews with Oprah Winfrey and Barbara Walters, former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin will continue to be in the news this week.

Of course, this means she will continue to be trashed by all of her detractors in the media.

Question: has there ever been a political figure who wasn't a member of the White House that has received this kind of regular, constant trashing by the press? If so, who?