Poll: Media Bias Bigger Problem than Campaign Contributions
Author: Chad Peace
Created: 21 Aug, 2012
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Updated: 21 Nov, 2022●
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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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