Myth of a Liberal Media Bias: Sunday Political Shows Packed With Republicans

We will touch upon the “Myth of a Liberal Media Bias” frequently on this blog, since it is one of the most powerful lies that conservatives have peddled for three decades. It has drastically shaped how politics is covered in America. Because Republicans have been so successful in convincing a large portion of the public, and the media, to believe there is a Liberal Bias, everyone just takes it for granted that political coverage is tilted to the left. This also affects how the media treats stories. Out of fear of being labeled “biased” by the Right, the vast majority of major media either is afraid of tackling obvious lies and falsehood by Republicans, or worse yet, uses conservative talking points as the basis for their news coverage.

Proving bias one way or another is difficult, but when you are presented with numbers (or as they used to be known, “facts”) that are so glaring, you have to take notice.

Media Matters has, on more than one occasion, documented the extent to which Sunday morning shows rely heavily on Republican guests. Most recently, Roll Call took a crack at it, referencing its own database of lawmakers’ television appearances.

Not surprisingly, Roll Call found, “If you were watching the major Sunday morning talk shows last year, your odds of seeing a Republican Member of Congress in the guest chair were far greater than seeing a Democratic Member of Congress.”

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Afternoon Reception with Congresswoman Betty Sutton Feb. 12

On Sunday, February 12th Susan and I are pleased, and honored, to host an afternoon fundraiser for Congresswoman Betty Sutton. We invite all Wayne County Democrats to come to our home to meet and provide support for Ms. Sutton. She is a talented and thoughtful supporter of all levels of the middle class in Ohio and in America. She is an advocate for women’s rights, fair wages, solid education and economic policies that will lift our state and America toward better times. Please join us to help underwrite Ms. Sutton’s campaign in these critical times. Details for the event are included on the accompanying invitation.

Susan and I look forward to seeing you at our house.

Erwin Riedner
Secretary
Wayne County Democratic Party

Event Details

Betty Sutton
Congresswoman Betty Sutton
Member of the House Committee on Natural Resources
Member of the House Committee on Armed Services

And special guest
John Maglio, local Democratic candidate for Ohio House District 1

John Maglio

Sunday, February 12th
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

At the home of
Erwin and Susan Riedner
904 Forest Drive, Wooster, OH 44691

For directions, please visit http://g.co/maps/j3yfe

All contributions will be gratefully accepted. Please consider a contribution at one of the following levels:

$250     $100      $50      $25

If you are unable to attend, please consider mailing a contribution.

Please RSVP to Lindsay at 330-319-5172 or lindsay@bettysutton.com or to Erwin and Susan Riedner at 330-263-0990 or ears@sssnet.com

Please make checks payable to Betty Sutton for Congress
P.O. Box 14693, Copley, OH 44321
or contribute online at  www.bettysutton.com/contribute

» Event Invitation
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Renacci announces his January mobile offices

The Northern Wayne edition of THE POST for January 21, 2012 contains the following on Page 22:

  • Mon., Jan. 23 – Wayne County Public Library/Main Branch, Conference Room East, noon to 2 p.m. 220 W. Liberty St., Wooster;
  • Wed. Jan 25, Medina County District Library, Community Room B, noon to 2 p.m., 210 S. Broadway St., Medina

“My goal is to ensure my office’s services are of the highest quality and are as convenient as possible for the people we serve.”  p. 22 The POST for Northern Wayne, Jan. 21, 2012.

Good opportunities to register complaints in person to his staff.

Wayne County Democratic Party – New leadership at the head

From The Daily Record (1/13/2012)

WOOSTER — Changes to the political landscape have not all been favorable to Democrats, so Betsy Sheets has committed to work harder and serve as chairwoman of the Wayne County Democratic Party.

With business and personal commitments taking too much of his time, David Broehl decided he would resign as chairman, which paved the way for Sheets to be nominated and elected to the post.

Gayle Schultz, who served as first vice chairwoman, also tendered her resignation from the post. Jim Bird was tapped to fill the position.

The selections of Sheets and Bird were unanimous.

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