July 23, 2007 10:26 AM

Cleavage-Gate

Really, how low can you go? With our mainstream media, pretty low. On Friday, I blasted The Washington Post for ogling Hillary Clinton's neckline.

Today, Ms. Magazine joined in with an action targeting the newspaper that broke the Watergate story to "Let the Post know that this kind of demeaning coverage will not be tolerated." The Washington Post isn't alone with its passion for fashion. According to Ms.,

Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident. The media has rabidly attacked Sen. Clinton for years for her appearance. For example, in his April 26 coverage of the first Democratic presidential debate, MSNBC host Chris Matthews commented repeatedly on Clinton's jewelry and outfit, saying he believed viewers "like the fact that Hillary was demure, lady-like in appearance." In early June, speculation on whether or not Hillary had gotten botox injections rippled through prominent newspapers and television programs.

Women politicians' clothes, hairdos, weight, and other physical characteristics have been the obsessive focus of journalists ever since women first began holding public office in this country. We've had it!

If only Hillary’s slight v-neck represented her resolve to bring the troops home from Iraq. I guess we’ll actually have to talk to her to find out her views. Eyes up, America.