Open Mic Mess Up

If you have been to the CNN political page today you have most likely seen this story (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/03/26/open-mic-catches-obama-asking-russian-president-for-space-on-missile-defense/) about how President Obama made a comment picked up by an open mic.  Clearly, this is a tough situation for Obama as he clearly didn't want this comment to be public knowledge.  Realistically, it's understandable to think that leaders have these conversations all the time.  As we know reelection is vital and leaders will do whatever it takes.  The media in this case appears to in my opinion been in the right place at the right time.  Now that this comment is within the American news system however it is sure to be  regurgitated, analyzed and heck maybe CNN will even have a special hour dedicated to talking heads telling us the political ramifications of this statement.  While some of that may not happen we will certainly be hearing about it.  Already we have seen reactions from GOP contenders and critiquing the President's remarks.  As I was writing this I went back to check how many stories were already on the CNN homepage about this story and I counted about 4.  So while this comment is clearly important I don't think it needs to be covered in 4 valuable news slots.  Already the story is being repeated and the vicious cycle that the media has continues again...