I don't think the debate here is so much of which news organization leans which way. In my opinion, it goes more into how our media has become the mouthpiece for whichever ideology it supports.
The media is not functioning as a watchdog of the government to keep it in check, it is functioning as the cheerleaders for their respective teams.
A local incident to illustrate the feebleness of the media. In Columbus, the mayor ran unopposed in this year's election. Due to some screw-up, the Republicans were unable to get a name on the ballot. Many in Columbus feel that this mayorship is a stepping stone for Mike Coleman to run for Ohio's governor in 2006. After the election, a local news reporter asked Mayor Coleman about rumors of a gubernatorial run. The mayor shot her a dirty look on camera. She apologized for asking an uncomfortable question.
I quote superbelt: "Goddamn."
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