Media Ignores Republican Elephant In The Room

Story time: (hint, it's about the media, not the players in this drama)

A developer want to develop 6 acres on West Jefferson. The land will need to be rezoned and will mean an increased sales price for the family that owns it. However, residential owners near and adjoining the property fear a substantial loss in the value of their homes. 


 
Simple story. Until one looks a little closer and realizes a common denominator for all involved (except the neighbors, poor bastards).

The current owner of the property is related to a very well-known Republican politician. Sounds fine. No issue there. All above board.

The buyer of the property and developer is also a politically-connected Republican, having served as a member of the Allen County Council. Gee, now that's a coincidence. 

And finally, the majority of the men who will make the YES/NO decision on City Council are also influential Republicans. Gosh, who'd a thought?

Simple coincidences, right? 

So, why hasn't our illustrious local media, voice of the people, protectors of the little guy spoken up and connected the dots or even asked about Republicans helping Republicans? When was the last time that the Journal Gazette, for example, passed up an chance to screw Republicans?

Either this is lazy journalism, or they don't want to be left off Steve Shine's Christmas card list this year.