When Romney Accuses President Obama of Wanting Equal Outcomes Regardless of Individual Effort and Success, He Is Not Telling the Truth

Suppose that a candidate, with no evidence whatsoever, accuses his opponent of being a child molester. Should the media simply report the accusation and the corresponding denial and not point out the fact that there is no evidence for the accusation?

This is the standard that the NYT uses in reporting Mitt Romney's claim that:

"Mr. Obama seeks a 'European-style welfare state' to redistribute wealth and create 'equal outcomes' regardless of individual effort and success."

The article points...