Is the "liberal" press a tormentor of the Gov. or is it merely a government watchdog?

This is the question that summarizes this piece. In it Stan Cave, in an address to the Nicholasville, Jassmine county, Rotary club suggests that, with the Gov., the press (or the "liberal" press) behaves like a tormentor. The writer objects stating instead that the press is interested in openess in government, hence its role as a watchdog. You read and decide.