We live in a “gotcha” age with a very “gotcha” media, and that same media likes to play “gotcha” with righties more than any other ideology.

The Democratic party is never drilled like conservative politicians are, and for a long time right-wing politicians have found themselves on the receiving end of hard – and sometimes unfair – questions that would never be asked of left-wingers.

Softballs for me, but not for thee.

But enter Republican Presidential candidate Carly Fiorina, who was having none of it.

Everyone and their dog wants to talk about how Fiorina blasted Hillary for her mischaracterization of positions when she appeared with Jake Tapper on CNN. For sure, she did a great job, but I want to call into attention to the way she blasted Hill-dawg.

The moment Fiorina was given the floor, she took it for her own. The show was no longer “The Lead with Jake Tapper,” it was “Carly Fiorina Talks and Jake Tapper Deals With It.” She directed where the convo was going calmly and assertively. When Tapper attempted to interrupt her flow, she politely shut him down and continued on.

What was a segment about Fiorina’s positions on a bill she’s associated with by party name, became a segment about Hillary Clinton‘s very disturbing ideas surrounding abortion, even calling out the media for their lack of jumping on Hillary for them.

Fiorina’s example should be followed by every right-wing politician. Go in understanding the game is rigged and you shouldn’t have to answer to a media that answers to your opponent. Seize the stage and push the real points, because the media sure won’t.

After this video, I’m almost willing to elect Fiorina for her ability to put the very lopsided media on its heels.