Bad week for the Republicans; good week for the president. Mike Huckabee and Donald Trump said no to running against Barack Obama, and Newt Gingrich may already be on the ropes after criticizing Medicare reform — a key issue for conservatives. Meanwhile, the president kept a low profile while basking in the demise of Osama bin Laden.

The Republican field is still wide open, but whoever decides to run should know this: You are not only challenging an incumbent president who will likely raise close to one billion dollars, but you are also going up against the elite media. If you thought the established press promoted Obama the first time around, wait until you see what lies ahead.