 Who would the author most likely side with?
Dole vs. the Times For several weeks now, pundits have debated how Bob Dole would exit the stage. Would he depart on a negative note about his opponent or a positive one about himself? Would he leave with anger or with humor? In the past several days, the issue has been settled. Dole, it appears, will end his political career raging against the New York Times . Dole's spat with the gray lady went public on Thursday, Oct. 24. In New Orleans, Dole charged the paper with ignoring a story about a Miami drug dealer who got invited to the White House. "This is a disgrace," Dole insisted. "I doubt if you even read it in the New York Times . They probably put it in the want ads.
 The Times, because Dole was blowing their treatment of him out of proportion
 Dole, because the Times was publishing many unflattering things about him  Dole, because he deserved to be treated better on his way out of politics  The Times, because Dole was blowing their treatment of him out of proportion  The Times, because it is their job to show both sides of all politicians