I wish journalists would stop framing political news as wins or losses for politicians or political parties. It’s an abrogation of our mission. Why do we keep doing this? Is the spending bill a win or loss for the American people? Who does it help? Who does it hurt? Is it sound policy? Fiscally?

February 6, 1988: Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls wins the Gatorade Slam Dunk Championship in Chicago. Jordan defeated Dominique Wilkins of the Atlanta Hawks in the finals. Other contestants were Greg "Cadillac" Anderson, Clyde Drexler, Jerome Kersey, Otis Smith and Spud Webb.