How FOX News Is Destroying the GOP

[BlandFood]

Chris Matthews has regressed from being somewhat fair and unpartisan to now being nothing more than a cheerleader for the Obama administration. His comment "I'm so glad we had that storm" was disgraceful being made while people were still enduring a tragedy. If situations were different, and Rush Limbaugh had said that on his show, it would have been all over the national news programs. That Matthews has gotten somewhat of a free pass on such a statement is unbelievable.

Why not? Did Bobo not get a free pass on Benghazi?

[SoSad]

All news media is biased. Fox News is a lot more biased than the rest. Rupert Murdoch is very partisan and admits that he thinks people who own media companies should influence the news...

Actually, MSNBC is the most biased. Where are you getting the information that Fox is the most biased?

[songfourone]

I have to agree. Over the years on this board I have read about liberals watching Fox and listening to Rush -- then they go on to tell others not to.

See that is how it works, you have to actually view it to be able to speak about it, and yes liberals do watch Faux News, but usually not for very long LOL

[songfourone]

Actually, MSNBC is the most biased. Where are you getting the information that Fox is the most biased?

I know what Pew said, not buying it.

[SoSad]

Fox is in business to make a profit, plain and simple.

Fox gears their entire broadcast to what the largest percent of viewers want to see, thus ensuring more profit.

Fox could care less about real politics.

Its like the Sun covering the Ravens and Orioles, why because the Sun Editors love sports, not likely, sports coverage mean more readers.

Much of the same can be said for MSNBC only it is more biased. Years ago, I watched them exclusively. That's no longer possible if I really want a balanced view. I have to skip MSNBC altogether and draw from other sources.

[WKDWZD]

Oh Hell, the GOP is self imploding on its own, Faux News just adds to the humor

That is my take on it... The GOP doesn't need any help from FOX or anyone else for that matter, it's doing a pretty good job of destroying itself.

[SoSad]

I know what Pew said, not buying it.

You're sharing your opinion not facts. Got it.

[SoSad]

That is my take on it... The GOP doesn't need any help from FOX or anyone else for that matter, it's doing a pretty good job of destroying itself.

Biased news media outlets are annoying and duly noted by those seeking the facts.

[WKDWZD]

Biased news media outlets are annoying and duly noted by those seeking the facts.

There are very few unbiased media outlets. I mostly tend to source the BBC (relatively unbiased) and will sometimes try for a balance with other sources Reuters, al-Jazeera, CNN and the like.

[songfourone]

You're sharing your opinion not facts. Got it.

And just how did Pew come up with that 'fact'?

[SoSad]

There are very few unbiased media outlets. I mostly tend to source the BBC (relatively unbiased) and will sometimes try for a balance with other sources Reuters, al-Jazeera, CNN and the like.

Very true, but as you can see, there doesn't seem to be much agreement on this point when you read the various posts.

I may be a member of one party, but news reporting shouldn't reflect the views of any station or person.

I could not call Sean Hannity or even O'Reilley for that matter unbiased, but the same is true of Chris Matthews. I had high hopes for Rachel Maddow, but ended up disappointed.

IMO, zenwalk said it best and you seem to do the same as zenwalk:

As a general rule, if you want to get the news these days you have to dig for yourself through multiple sources.

I share many of the same sources as you, but will have to add the BBC to my list.

[SoSad]

And just how did Pew come up with that 'fact'?

Ask Pew.

[Mom49of4]

See that is how it works, you have to actually view it to be able to speak about it, and yes liberals do watch Faux News, but usually not for very long LOL

If someone does not watch it for very long then I don't see how that person could be an honest judge.

[Mom49of4]

And just how did Pew come up with that 'fact'?

Similar to other polls.

[SoSad]

Similar to other polls.

IMO, if your interest is merely defending your party via the media, it's a losing proposition for both sides.

I've never understood the idea of holding up one individual or network as this paragon of virtue in the name of being fair in reporting on anything political.

[SoSad]

Chris Matthews has regressed from being somewhat fair and unpartisan to now being nothing more than a cheerleader for the Obama administration. His comment "I'm so glad we had that storm" was disgraceful being made while people were still enduring a tragedy. If situations were different, and Rush Limbaugh had said that on his show, it would have been all over the national news programs. That Matthews has gotten somewhat of a free pass on such a statement is unbelievable.

I found it disingenuous that he walked the comment back and apologized by saying he was on the air for a long period of time, and then said there is no excuse.

If there is no excuse, then don't start your apology WITH an excuse.

[Mom49of4]

SoSad, agreed. I don't like the put downs when a poster mentions what news program they might watch.

[soulflower]

Actually, MSNBC is the most biased. Where are you getting the information that Fox is the most biased?

That's my opinion. I don't care what Pew says.

[Mom49of4]

I found it disingenuous that he walked the comment back and apologized by saying he was on the air for a long period of time, and then said there is no excuse.

If there is no excuse, then don't start your apology WITH an excuse.

Bingo. I am sorry is all that was needed.

[Mom49of4]

MSNBC Had More Negative Coverage Of Romney Than Fox News Did Of Obama, Says Pew

A new survey released by Pew examined the negative coverage both President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney have received in the mainstream news as well as in social media. While MSNBC and Fox News are often seen as two sides of the same partisan coin, the survey found one network to be notably more negative toward a candidate.

Is this a big lie?