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<p>First of all,

If your premise about CNN (and all the other networks except Fox) being “all” liberal journalists is true, then your statement could not possibly be correct. If there are many networks on one end of the spectrum as you imply, then the economics of business would dictate that there be at least one mainstream network at the other end. Fox News, as designed by Rupert Murdoch, is built on a business model. If all the other networks are so liberal, do you really think that Fox would have been naive enough not to capture the other half of the market? Also keep in mind that Fox News rose to prominence (started in 1996 I think? but didn’t get popular until late 1990s) around the same time as our current President Bush.</p>

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Do you think CNN asked for party affiliation when they collected questions? Planted is a very pointed word here, be careful. I very much doubt this is true unless you provide some evidence. I’d like to say I watched at least a part of some to most of the debates, and I personally don’t remember any pointed, intentionally-embarassing questions for any of the candidates on either side. What debate, specifically, are you thinking of, razorsharp?</p>

<p>Allowing for a second that, again your claim is true, then CNN did a disservice to the Democratic candidates. The point of debates, especially ones where the public gets to ask questions, are not to have an intra-party lovefest but to answer the tough questions you need to answer before you can be president. If the Democrats didn’t get asked any tough questions as you say, then they missed the best opportunity to win over independents by speaking to what others believe are their weaknesses.</p>

<p>Lastly,
Hannity and Colmes is basically a joke to provide the fascade of balance. The show usually ends up in a shouting fest with Combs (the “liberal”) losing simply because of sheer numbers.</p>

<p>Woodwork: “the other guy on MSNBC” is probably Keith Olbermann (sp). I would be wrong to say he’s not biased left… just as wrong as saying Fox News is not biased right.</p>

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<p>Wow, MSNBC calling out Fox News, thier main rival (well not really rival so much anymore so Fox dominates them in the ratings.)? Shocking. Not. MSNBC has always had a fued with Fox, whether it be between Olbermann and O’Rielly or Scarborough and Hill. It was a tease. sheesh</p>

<p>C’mon people, I only really lurk on these forums, but quite making mountains out of mole hills.</p>

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<p>This is entertainment news–I would take it with a grain of salt!</p>

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<p>Just FYI, I saw somethng a while back that said Fox news has more Liberals than Conservatives in the pundits they put on the air (not their regular anchors). They do have quite a few “Liberals” who come on regularly to give their opinions on the issues - it appears that they do make a concerted effort to be “Fair & Balanced”.</p>

<p>I try to switch around a lot to CNN, MSNBC as well a Fox to get various viewpoints. It’s amazing how the same story can be told 3 different ways!</p>

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<p>If it’s not on Yahoo news or in the campus newspaper I don’t need to know about it.</p>

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<p>I wonder how they define “liberal,” though. I haven’t seen many on FOX (by my definition), but I’ll admit to being pleasantly surprised, on occasion, by reasonably fair-handed news coverage. Usually, that’s when they’re delivering straight news, and in the absence of flame-throwers like Hannity.</p>