On the recordJanuary 19, 2010
Mr. Speaker, Americans see the media as biased, liberal, and too powerful, according to a new Rasmussen survey. Just two in ten Americans say reporters try to offer unbiased coverage of political campaigns. More than seven in ten say reporters try to help the candidate they want to win. Furthermore, a majority of voters believe, ``The average reporter is more liberal than they are.'' And two-thirds think the media have too much power and influence over government decisions. This is the fourth public opinion poll in the last few months that has found that Americans don't trust the media. If the national media want to restore Americans' confidence, they should report the facts and not tell people what to think. ____________________
