The New York Times ran a 1,000-word-plus takeout today on Sen. Chris Dodd and his ethical problems (sweetheart loans from Countrywide, his Irish “cottage” sweetheart deal, his prevarication involving the amendment to the stimulus package that protected AIG’s bonuses, etc.) and never once in those 1,070 words is the word “Democrat” mentioned.

Now, you gotta work hard as a reporter or copy editor to make that happen.