A Tad Confused

Just so I'm understanding this properly....

Asking questions about a presidential candidate's relationship with a domestic terrorist who is on record saying he "wished he bombed more" is a no-no and something the media will avoid at all costs, but...

... Delving into the life of a private citizen who was approached by said presidential candidate (and subsequently taken to task on certain tax policies by said citizen) to uncover God knows what is somehow relevant to this election process and is a story that deserves the keenest of eyes so that we, as Americans, can make the most informed decision on November 4th.

Am I missing something?