I knew this would happen; everyone on this site knew it would happen. Still doesn't make it any easier to tolerate.

The "this" is the fact that now that Obama has been elected, the press will feign true surprise at true Obama. Take this AP headline:

Obama's choice of Emanuel shows switch in tone

It goes on: Barack Obama is signaling a shift in tactics and temperament as he moves from candidate to president-elect, picking sharp-elbowed Washington insiders for top posts. His choice Thursday for White House chief of staff — Rahm Emanuel, a fiery partisan who doesn't mind breaking glass and hurting feelings — is a significant departure from the soft-spoken, low-key aides that "No-Drama Obama" has surrounded himself with during his campaign.

Really?

A shift? Perhaps if you had spent ONE LOUSY MINUTE doing some real investigative journalism the fact this is Obama's true tone would have been obvious. How do you think you rise to the top of south-side Chicago politics, by being a sweetheart and pushover??? Who pals around with Wright, Rezko, and Ayers? A low-key person? Doubt it.

The realization from Brokaw, Meacham, Rose and others that they in fact know almost nothing about Obama or his positions is my favorite. Stop it. Stop it right now. You didn't want to do your job before, so don't start doing it now and whining when you find things you don't like.