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The
Media: Liberal or Conservative
On October 2, 2005,
Representative Tom DeLay, Republican from Texas, was indicted on felony
charges of illegally funneling corporate money to Republicans. On
the following "Face the
Nation" news commentary program, Bob Schieffer hosted a panel of
three Republican Members of Congress: David Drier of California,
John Shadegg of Arizona, and Jim Leach of Iowa. It wasn't until
halfway through the interview that Mr. Schieffer got around to saying:
"Let me point out that I didn't invite any Democrats to be on this
morning because I thought this was a Republican
problem and wanted to gieve you a chance to talk about
it." The funny thing is, it is our national problem
when politicians are swaying elections illegally.
On an earlier ocation (11/07/04), after the election which saw the Republicans solidify their power in both the House and Senate, "Face the Nation" had an all Republican panel: Members of Congress Arlen Spector, Chuck Hagel, and Susan Collins. No Democrats or Independents for rebuttal. It would seem the media only need to talk to Republicans. If Democrats are liberal and Republicans conservative, where does the media become so liberal? Join us for fairer coverage of news events. |