By this I mean if newspapers are supposed to report the news and be bi-partisan how can they ethically support anyone?
2006-09-15 14:25:22 · 4 answers · asked by Andy S 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
I don't get it either. And I don't subscribe to my local paper because they do endorse political candidates. Where I grew up, the paper really was bi-partisan and would never dream of endorsing a candidate. I'm still shocked by the Republican slant in the media where I live now. I guess the unfortunate truth is that papers have owners, and most owners have political views that they want to advance. Few are dedicated to simply telling the truth anymore.
2006-09-15 14:33:26 · answer #1 · answered by Nicole 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, since 99% of the newspapers in this country are only mouthpieces for the very rich, where could you get the mistaken idea that they could be impartial, in this day and age?
2006-09-15 14:35:53 · answer #2 · answered by chuckufarley2a 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They can't. Once they back a candidate, they are no longer impartial observers. In fact, they are no longer "news"papers...rather they are campaign literature for the candidate that they support. JMHO.
2006-09-15 14:33:28 · answer #3 · answered by The ~Muffin~ Man 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can use the editorials.
2006-09-15 14:33:28 · answer #4 · answered by Bluealt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋