Should the Media Report on Presidential Candidates’ Abortion Records?
Wednesday's Example of Media Bias — Posted on October 15, 2008
… the news media [has neglected to examine] Barack Obama’s … pro-abortion stance during the Democratic campaign for the presidential nomination. … the network evening newscasts barely mentioned Obama’s pro-abortion stance during the primaries – from the launch of his candidacy in January 2007 through the end of the primaries in June 2008, just six out of 1,289 network evening news stories about Obama (0.46%) mentioned his position on abortion; none discussed it in any detail. …
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Questions
1. What type of bias is the excerpt an example of?
2. Why should the media provide thorough coverage on the presidential candidates' records on the issue of abortion?
3. Do you think that the media are purposely not reporting Senator Obama's stand on abortion? Explain your answer.
4. Should the third and last debate include questions about abortion? Explain your answer.