The methodology is interesting, but undoubtedly flawed. For example, they had the ACLU listed as a conservative organization because it just happened to be cited alot by Republicans due to its opposition to McCain-Feingold. That's one obvious example, but it reveals a major flaw in the study. I also think it's suspect for them to assume that the average ADA rating of Congrees can somehow give an approximation of the average voter, no matter how much it is adjusted.
That said, I'm not surprised by it's findings. Journalists are more liberal than the general public nowadays, mostly because the public has shifted right while the journalists have tried to hold their position.
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