If newpapers are supposed to be unbiased, why do they endorse candidates ?

Answer 1

Where did you get the idea that newspapers are supposed to be unbiased? The fact is that newspapers are not supposed to be unbiased. This is what is known as the "free press," and it is an American phenomenon that pre-dates the American Revolution.

The swaying of public opinion is one of the responsibilities of a free press. It is called "editorial policy," and every newpaper has one. This is not a bad thing at all. The effectiveness of such a policy is dependent upon the ability of a newspaper to argue, editorially, its point of view. This encourages the people to think about important issues and inspires public discourse, usually through the "letters to the editor" feature of a newspaper.

Without a free press, we would lose a vital means of governmental oversight and criticism. It is an essential element of a free society.

Answer 2

Where did you get the idea they were "supposed" to be unbaised. Newspapers are owned by private companies or individuals, and they are free to publish whatever they wish. They very often attempt to sway public opinion on issues and candidates. More often than actual endorsements, they sway or influence public opinion by deliberately showing one side of a story, or refusing to show the other side.

Answer 3

Not all papers are unbiased ...those ones , which they suppose to be unbiased.... well , they need money as well ...more you pay more you are represented in it .Not everything you hear is a truth :))

Answer 4

If news papers do their job they provide news and opinions. How can they be unbiased? The editors & journalists have opinions!

Answer 5

Don't be fooled there is no such thing as unbias media.

Answer 6

Objective is bunk.

Answer 7

not all newspapers are supposed to be unbised!!!!!!!!!