Your point about the media is well taken and absolutely correct. They are hypocrites of the first order.
Having said that, our candidates need to understand clearly that they are under a different kind of focus than a Democrat candidate is. Whether we like it ore not, the standard is different - and unfortunately, I see no change in it in the near future.
Because of this bias, our candidates (whether they like it or not) need to be a bit more circumspect in their commentary. Had Akin and Mourdock kept their mouths in check, they’d both be sitting in the Senate now.
It would have helped if Mitch and his crew had not helped kill them off in case you don't remember.