Ben Carson complains that the press, by looking into his past, is conducting a witch hunt. "They're talking to everybody who knew me," he cries in indignation.

Lets ignore Ben's startling hypocrisy for a second (Ben was an enthusiastic birther, demanding Obama "come clean" on his past. Even demanding his college transcripts).

No, let's exam the central question. Is this a witch hunt?

I say no. In fact, I think that, for once, the press has actually done their job.
Why should Ben Carson be President? Is it based upon a voting record and experience in elective office? No, he doesn't have any.
Is it based upon his record running a large business? No, he never did.
The sole reason that Ben Carson  offers for voting for him is that he is Ben Carson. His compelling life history of redemption and bootstrapping is the reason to vote for Carson. His life story and integrity is his resume.

So, when evidence suggests that this life narrative might be, in part a fiction, I think it's a really big deal. Hey, if I submit a job application and list Oxford on my resume, I expect my prospective employers will check that out. And, if it isn't true, I can't blame the people who found me out. If Ben says that he was a violent youth, suddenly redeemed by prayer, the press will talk to the people he grew up with. And, if those people say, "No, Ben was always a pretty quiet studious guy", that's a problem.

Jeb Bush uses his record as governor of Florida as an argument for your vote. So, it's proper for the press to examine that record.
Carly Fiorina uses her business acumen as an argument for your vote. So, it's proper for the press to examine her record at HP.

Ben Carson uses his life story as an argument for your vote. So, it is entirely proper to examine that narrative.




Carson says West Point story, others about his past are bias, amount to 'witch hunt'

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/11/07/carson-defends-west-point-claim-and-criticizes-media-attention-on-issue/?intcmp=hplnws