We must be watching different news because I can't remember the last time I've seen Snowe or Chafee do an interview. McCain is out there all the time -- the media loves them some McCain -- I think that's more a function of his personality and how they all fell in love with him during the 2000 campaign.
Generally, what I see is media outlets presenting a politician -- or talking head -- from each side of an issue -- one opposed, one in favor.
You're right though, I don't think we're ever gonna agree on it. But I ejoyed the discussion. ;)