Repetition of bad things and use of bad photos is the way of the news media against disfavored candidates and personalities. Not fair, perhaps, but that is how it is, so fair or not doesn't really count. Go into the rough territory of politics, expect bad things and don't whine about it, just figure out how to win. Instinctively viewing bad stuff that way is a guy thing, I guess.
You are using the same MO for your advantage too. Who do you think you are kidding?