In recurring episodes over the next couple of decades, the minority view gradually won. A profusion of factors differentiates each case from the others, including naked partisanship on both sides, but the trend has been clear.

Initial reports suggest that the operation was a success. Kinsley announced his departure in September 2005 after a falling out with the publiMichael Kinsleyr. In 1999 he was named "Editor of the Year" by the Columbia Journalism Review for his work at that magazine.

Michael Kinsley (born March 9 1951) is an American political journalist commentator television host and pundit. Primarily active in print media as both a writer and editor he also became known to television audiences as a co-host on Crossfire.