So any form of criticism [that they seem sluggish and lacking Christmas cheer] of the media is suppose to be a political hit?
I suppose if I were to point out say, that the NYT is economically bleeding like stuck pig- that too would a political hit?
Or pointing out that Al Gore is hauling the cash from his global warming tour, would also count?

Maybe, Art is just grumpy.
Where does Art live anyhow? Is he stuck in some snow blizzard?
Look on the bright, all this cold weather can't blamed on the Gore effect.
Oh,yeah Gore effect:
"The phenomenon that leads to unseasonably cold temperatures, driving rain, hail, or snow whenever Al Gore visits an area to discuss global warming. Hence, the Gore Effect."
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Gore+Effect

Then again, I don't actually know where Gore is right now.