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In 2009, 86.6% (87.6% in 2007 and 70.3% in 2003) strongly and somewhat agreed that the news media have their own political and public policy positions and attempt to influence public opinion. And, 85.3% (86.0% in 2007 and 76.7% in 2003) strongly and somewhat agreed that the news media have their own political positions and attempt to influence public policies.
A large majority, 89.3%, suggested the national media played a very or somewhat strong role in helping to elect President Obama. Just 10.0% suggested the national media played little or no role. Further, 69.9% agreed the national news media are intent on promoting the Obama presidency while 26.5% disagreed. Some, 3.6% were unsure.
Researchers were also asked which national television news organization they trusted most for accurate reporting. Fox News was named by 30.0% of all respondents – up from 19.5% in 2003 and 27.0% in 2007.
Wait you mean 30% of the people that thought the "terrorist fist bump" was a valid/non-partisan story to air think the media was the reason Obama was elected? I'm shocked.
The media is the greatest influence over things since its invention.
It's helped do a lot more than just get Obama elected.
He who owns the money makes the rules. Media is controlled by a small number of wealthy people.
What they show over and over and what they don't show is the greatest influence on Americans.
Not many people read anymore nor do they bother to do their own research. They rely on the media to tell them the truth. And they believe what they hear.
The media is the greatest influence over things since its invention.
It's helped do a lot more than just get Obama elected.
He who owns the money makes the rules. Media is controlled by a small number of wealthy people.
What they show over and over and what they don't show is the greatest influence on Americans.
Not many people read anymore nor do they bother to do their own research. They rely on the media to tell them the truth. And they believe what they hear.
Good post. Daily spoon feeding for the masses.
The media did a whizz-bang job of promoting the invasion of Iraq.
Investigative journalism was applied to the OJ Simpson trial and Clinton/Lewinsky affair. Two stories of such monumental importance which had a quaking impact on America.
Good post. Daily spoon feeding for the masses.
The media did a whizz-bang job of promoting the invasion of Iraq.
Investigative journalism was applied to the OJ Simpson trial and Clinton/Lewinsky affair. Two stories of such monumental importance which had a quaking impact on America.
The media is the greatest influence over things since its invention.
It's helped do a lot more than just get Obama elected.
He who owns the money makes the rules. Media is controlled by a small number of wealthy people.
What they show over and over and what they don't show is the greatest influence on Americans.
Not many people read anymore nor do they bother to do their own research. They rely on the media to tell them the truth. And they believe what they hear.
I agree Tex...
This is from the in depth discussion of the poll:
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ON MEDIA OWNERSHIP…
Nearly three-quarters, 71.0%, believed it is very (31.8%) or somewhat (39.3%) important that limits be placed on how many media outlets one company should own. Another 24.7% believe such limits are somewhat unimportant (8.4%) or not at all important (16.3%). Some, 4.4%, were unsure.
Over half of all respondents, 56.7%, believed it’s "bad for democracy" that six companies currently own almost all the major media outlets in the United States. Another 30.4% suggested it does not matter while 7.8% indicated it was good for democracy.
Nearly two-thirds of Americans surveyed, 62.9%, suggested that these media ownership companies provide news that mostly generates ratings and advertising income over those (22.3%) who suggested these companies provide news that mostly informs the public about issues and policies.
Dr. Castonguay suggests that "many Americans feel that the news media are not giving them what they want as consumers or citizens, and are concerned about the effects of media ownership on the health of our democracy."
And the Winner Is ... Anyone but the Media (http://www.businessandmedia.org/commentary/2008/20081103141732.aspx - broken link)
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