by TChris

Some of the President's friends in the media world are doing their best to suppress information that might cause voters to wonder whether Bush deserves to be reelected. First Sinclair decided not to carry a Nightline episode that honored American soldiers who lost their lives in Iraq. Now Walt Disney Co. has directed its Miramax film studio not to distribute Michael Moore's new documentary, "Fahrenheit 9/11," that is critical of the Bush administation's response to 9/11 and of "ties between the Bush family and prominent Saudis, including the family of Osama bin Laden."

Miramax doesn't seem pleased.

Miramax spokesman Matthew Hiltzik declined to comment on Disney's actions. But he said, "We're discussing the issue with Disney. We're looking at all of our options and look forward to resolving this amicably."

Disney's beleaguered CEO, Michael Eisner, is reportedly "concerned the film would endanger tax breaks that Disney receives for its theme parks and other properties in Florida, where President Bush's brother Jeb is governor."