Lamar Smith: “Gallup recently polled Americans on their perceptions of bias, inaccuracy, and misinformation in news reporting. Their…”

“Gallup recently polled Americans on their perceptions of bias, inaccuracy, and misinformation in news reporting. Their survey found: Sixty-two percent said the news they read in newspapers, see on television, or hear on the radio is biased; Forty-four percent believe the news they read in newspapers, see on television, or hear on the radio is inaccurate; More than a third described the news they see on these channels as misinformation--false or inaccurate information that is presented as if it were true. In other words, fake news. The same poll found 8 out of 10 adults feel angry or bothered by seeing biased information. It is obvious that the news media have abandoned objective, fact- based reporting and are instead promoting a liberal agenda. Their news reports only tell one side of the story: their side. Until the news media returns to objective reporting, Americans will continue to view them skeptically. ____________________”