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Sunday TV Leans to the Right, Study FindsPosted on Feb 16, 2006Media Matters for America: The Sunday-morning talk shows on ABC, CBS, and NBC are where the prevailing opinions are aired and tested, policymakers state their cases, and the left and right in American politics debate the pressing issues of the day on equal ground. Both sides have their say and face probing questions. Or so you would think. In fact, as this study reveals, conservative voices significantly outnumber progressive voices on the Sunday talk shows. Media Matters for America conducted a content analysis of ABC’s This Week, CBS’ Face the Nation, and NBC’s Meet the Press, classifying each one of the nearly 7,000 guest appearances during President Bill Clinton’s second term, President George W. Bush’s first term, and the year 2005 as either Democrat, Republican, conservative, progressive, or neutral. The conclusion is clear: Republicans and conservatives have been offered more opportunities to appear on the Sunday shows—in some cases, dramatically so. ... The most frequent Sunday show guest during this nine-year period is Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), who has appeared 124 times. Advertisement Previous item: Sunday TV Leans to the Right, Study Finds Next item: Sunday TV Leans to the Right, Study Finds Elsewhere: . CommentsAre you a Truthdig member yet? Login now, or register with Truthdig. Add Your Comment
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By Mark, February 16, 2006 at 3:27 pm #
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Who the F*** cares?
Report thisLiberal bottom feeders controlled the press for more than forty years and you clowns are whining about silly percentages on news shows? Get a clue and talk about ideas that matter.