Poll: Media Bias Bigger Problem than Campaign Contributions
By Chad Peace on 08/21/2012 in media bias, poll, Rasmussen with 27 CommentsRead Time: < 1 minute
Rasmussen Reports just released a survey in which 47% of American voters said that media bias was a bigger problem in our political system than campaign contribution laws. The Report did not break down the results based on partisan lines.
Adding to the general sentiment of distrust:
[O]nly 22% of Likely U.S. Voters believe it is possible to run for president in today’s world without having ties to any lobbyists and special interest groups. Fifty-seven percent (57%) disagree and say it is not possible to seek the presidency without ties to lobbyists and special interest groups. Twenty-one percent (21%) are not sure.
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Thomas Brown
08.21.2012
I have to agree that the bias in media does manufacture a huge amount of the bias against one party against another. The good thing is that the internet is allowing a whole new access to ideas and opinions left out of the mainstream media. The majority of younger voters I speak to are more interested in actions and ideas than straight party lines and empty campaign promises.
Tom McKeown
08.21.2012
BOTH!!
Janet Lynn
08.21.2012
It’s true. They lie and then back up their lies but NEVER with facts. It’s akin to slander
Carol Reshenk Minor
08.21.2012
Both…..but some people don’t have the time or sense to realize either and therein lies the problem…..
Jean-Paul Awe
08.21.2012
both suck!!
Bobbi Gallegos
08.21.2012
who listens to Rasmussen? that Far right wing nutsos organization? I would be embarrassed to quote them! ugh
George Manty
08.21.2012
Both are super bad. Tough call.
Matt Silvia
08.21.2012
Media bias keeps third party candidates out of the debates… directly. The entry criteria include reaching 15% in selected polls. So long as media outlets only ask about Republicans and Democrats, no one will be able to break that duopoly under current rules.
Nic Cochran
08.21.2012
They clearly go hand in hand. As long as our media is run by those who are making millions in contributions to presidential campaigns we will only hear about those they support. Perfectly qualified indiviuals such as Dr. Jill Stein, Gov. Gary Johnson, Gov. Buddy Roemer or a myriad of others will continue to be systematically shut out of the major news outlets. That’s why I support independent news organizations and take the time to do some research for myself as I wish others in this country would.
Christina Langlais
08.21.2012
Both
Hal Dunn
08.21.2012
The campaign finance laws should be deregulated. More money = more democracy. Media bias is regrettable, but understandable and expected, and so we have no choice but to deal with it, ignore it, or sift through it.
Neal Downs
08.21.2012
Our entire system has been hijacked by corporations. Media bias, and by omission, is simply one aspect of that.
Mary Ann Wilson-Putman
08.21.2012
One is just as bad as the other.
Michael Allen Mincy
08.21.2012
Both. People forget that the Media (News Shows) and the News(Journalism)are two different things. Before cable the Media was the Inquirer and such tabloids. The News was NBC,ABC and CBS and the opinions were reserved for the Station Manager or Editor in the case of News Papers. Nowadays everyone has an opinion as to boost their following an ratings to get more money so it really doesn’t matter to some what they say as long as they have a following As for campaign contributions well the old saying “Money talks and blah,blah,blah) comes to mind.- M Mincy (Administrator for the ‘Independent Party’ page)
Cara Thorsen
08.21.2012
Media bias tries to sway public opinion, but campaign contributions buys the politicians votes.
Jack Bruce
08.21.2012
If you cannot vote for a person you should not be able to give them money
Shaari Rogacs
08.21.2012
Media bias is something I won’t worry about. I refuse to listen to any news or political station when it comes to politics. I listen to the candadates when they make speeches or comments. I discount most of what they say. Campaign monies are another issue. Many people listen to media, and other forms of campaign propaganda and the more money that is used the more lies can be spread. There should be a limit on the amounts that are spent on campaigns.
Andrew Flynn
08.21.2012
what percentage of people watch fox?
Ken Reid
08.21.2012
A far greater percentage than watch the equally biased MSNBC
Donald Lanham
08.21.2012
Media bias
Kirk Moyer
08.21.2012
Media by far
Jana Morphis
08.21.2012
I ignore the media, so their bias is irrelevant. I think it’s about the money.
Not that the 2 aren’t inextricably tied together….
Steven Campbell
08.21.2012
both corrupt and biassed!
Nanson Hwa
08.21.2012
It seems like the media is like any other industry where 20 to 25 percent are straight shooters for the truth and the rest are sheep who are culturally biased as a result of indoctrination, training and limited exposure.
Keith Palmer
08.21.2012
Have you heard about News of the World (News Corp) in the UK phone hacking murder victims to get sensational stories! How f***ing low can you go?
Todd Vickers
08.21.2012
With the right laws on the books we could prevent both. Reinstaing the Fainess Doctrine (or an updated version) would be a good start.
Ellen Ferrar
08.21.2012
Both