Open Letter to the News Media
Friday, October 31st, 2008
However far removed I might be from the national news media, I have to say the coverage of this year’s presidential election has made me question its practice of and commitment to certain fundamental aspects of journalism.
I’m not sure how a serious journalist or any major news organization can claim impartiality this election season, and I’m not alluding to the recent studies that show a media bias toward Obama. I’m referring to the exclusion of independent candidates from debates, interviews and other forums in which they could make their positions be known. (more…)
