Category Archives: Media Bias

Advertisers, Stockholders Leaving Sinclair

Posted on October 19, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Advertisers, Stockholders Leaving Sinclair by Bill Carter, New York Times As “Media” Company Stubbornly Continues Political Crusade, Advertisers and Stockholders Leave; Media Watchdogs Mobilize Sinclair – the nation's largest owner of television stations, many of them in electoral swing states … Continue reading →

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Call to Action: Help the Dems Manage Tonight’s Debate Spin

Posted on October 5, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Call to Action: Help the Dems Manage Tonight's Debate Spin DNC (ack!) An “online coup d'etat.” That's how CBS News described your efforts after the debate last Thursday. John Kerry did his part with a powerful performance that showed America … Continue reading →

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FOX News: We Deceive, You Decide

Posted on October 5, 2004 by bfialindathieman

FOX News: We Deceive, You Decide American Progress After Kerry's strong performance during the debate Thursday night, it was no secret that Republicans and the right-wing media were desperate to find a way to criticize Kerry. But no one knew … Continue reading →

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Newsdesk.org: Political News Credibility Survey

Posted on October 2, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Newsdesk.org: Political News Credibility Survey Are you satisfied with news media during this historic presidential election season? How would you do it differently? In cooperation with the Associated Press Managing Editors, Newsdesk.org invites you to answer these questions by taking … Continue reading →

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Post-debate Spin Can’t Save Lousy Bush Performance

Posted on October 1, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Post-debate Spin Can't Save Lousy Bush Performance These informal survey figures were compiled by Darrell Lewis over at the Drury for Iowa Senate blog.  I stole the post with permission.   You may still be able to vote.  The figures … Continue reading →

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Prevent Rethugs from Stealing Another Debate

Posted on September 30, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Prevent Rethugs from Stealing Another Debate Democratic National Committee (cough) Well, it's nice to see the party joining in with the activists for a change! Debate Starts at 8pm Central Time Tonight Tonight, don't let George Bush's henchmen steal another … Continue reading →

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Framing The Issues: How Conservatives Use Language to Dominate Politics

Posted on September 22, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Framing The Issues: How Conservatives Use Language to Dominate Politics An Interview with UC Berkeley professor George Lakoff, UC Berkeley News But first, a brief note from Linda: I wanted to take this opportunity to let you know that I … Continue reading →

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PBS Panders to Right With New Programming

Posted on September 18, 2004 by bfialindathieman

PBS Panders to Right With New Programming FAIR: Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting A new public television program called The Journal Editorial Report, featuring writers and editors from the arch-conservative Wall Street Journal editorial page, debuted Friday on public television … Continue reading →

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Gallup Polls Biased in Favor of GOP

Posted on September 18, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Gallup Polls Biased in Favor of GOP Steve Soto, The Left Coaster [Friday] we awoke to the startling news that despite a flurry of different polls this week all showing a tied race, the venerable Gallup Poll, as reported widely … Continue reading →

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Bush Bounce Falls Flat

Posted on September 17, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Bush Bounce Falls Flat Ruy Teixeira, The Emerging Democratic Majority Kerry Shows Strength in New ARG Poll An American Research Group poll of 20 states conducted September 7-13 shows John Kerry leading among LV's in 4 out of 5 designated … Continue reading →

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