Credibility gap

More and more coverage is being focused on the deception of the Bush administration with regard to intelligence presented to the public and Congress. The White House is so strong at public relations, I remain confident that they can spin this story away from any real political controversy. Recent coverage is also focusing on the ramifications of deception on the President's popularity. A number of columnists have cited a growing "credibility gap" the White House now faces both with the international community and the American public.

I continue to wonder whether this actually matters. Short of impeachment, I don't believe the public expects its government to tell the truth. If this is the case (and election results in the past two decades would certainly confirm it), then is the media simply being naive?