Astounding MSM Bias

[msallied]

Just plug Barack Obama into a Google News Search. Every single day it pulls up scores of headlines either criticizing him, doubting him, or putting a negative spin on his campaign. Plug in Clinton and all you see are things about her widening her lead and the celebrities campaigning for her, etc. No matter WHO you support in this election, you have to see this bias. It is absolutely appalling!

[goldcanyonaz]

1. The tables have turned. It wasn't this way a week ago.

[msallied]

9. Oh yes it was.

It's been on a pro-Hillary slant since Texas/Ohio.

[saracat]

2. Really? Then how come all MSM stories are positive to Obama?

And vicious to Clinton? Next you will say they promoted Edwards too!

[msallied]

8. Can you post examples of this?

Because I honestly have not seen these "vicious" Clinton stories you're referring to, especially following the March 9th primaries.

[spooky3]

11. go to Mediamatters.org and do searches.

And plan several hours, because there are tons of documented examples of media misinformation concerning Clinton.

There are other media sites that report systematic studies; google is your friend.

[Bigleaf]

3. He's a threat to the establishment. Too bad it won't work. There are too many of us.

[panader0]

10. Uh, being a threat to the establishment is a good thing.

If you didn't know, bushco is the establishment.......

[truebrit71]

4. Because they know that he's the best shot at beating McLame in November...

...THAT is why they have been pimping her candidacy forever...

And STILL the lemmings are too stupid to see it...

[rucky]

5. Ever watch a pee-wee soccer game?

They don't play positions. Both teams just chase the ball, someone kicks it, and the pack follows it some more.

I fully expected the MSM to dismiss this speech, but I also fully expect the video to get passed around to several million people. Some of them will actually watch it. Some of them will be inspired and share.

[cruadin]

15. Pee-wee soccer is a perfect analogy.

Most people are convinced that the MSM is solidly conservative (while the conservatives think it is solidly liberal) when the reality is that it is a large herd of insecure, not-particularly-bright corporate shills who are desperate to attract the largest audience they can.

[BumRushDaShow]

6. It has always been that way. Free pass.

Free appearances on entertainment shows and other nonsense. No vetting. Little or no research to check up on Penn's distorted lies. It's truly incredible.

[MADem]

7. I don't know what Google you're using, but the preponderance of coverage

has more to do with what the candidates have been up to, lately.

I find your gripe entirely unfounded. Here's what GOOGLE NEWS gave me (straight cut and paste) when I asked for Senator Barack Obama:

Sioux City Journal Obama and McCain in crossfire over Iraq
Swissinfo, Switzerland - 55 minutes ago
By Caren Bohan FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama criticized Republican John McCain on Wednesday for ...
Obama On Iraq CBS News
Obama: Trust Me to End the War Guardian
Obama Makes Case for Troop Withdrawl, Hammers McCain CBS News
The Press Association - Los Angeles Times
all 1,143 news articles »

Ledger Independent Obama stands by controversial pastor despite race comments
Canada.com, Canada - Mar 18, 2008
PHILADELPHIA - Senator Barack Obama appealed Tuesday for racial unity in America amidst a growing controversy over sermons delivered by his longtime pastor ...
Video: Obama denounces pastor's comments reutersvideo
Obama Urges US to Grapple With Race Issue New York Times
The pastor and the senator Jerusalem Post
U.S. News & World Report - Canada.com
all 2,084 news articles »

Times Now.tv Obama speech captivates Americans
International Herald Tribune, France - 2 hours ago
By Brian Knowlton WASHINGTON: Senator Barack Obama's speech on race has been met with many glowing reviews in the media, but also with some skepticism that ...
Obama Speaks on Rev. Wright and Race in America FOXNews
In speech on race, Obama chooses reconciliation over rancor International Herald Tribune
On Defensive, Obama Plans Talk on Race New York Times
NewsBusters - NewsBusters
all 244 news articles »

MinnPost.com Clinton/Obama Visit Philadelphia
The News Journal, DE - 8 hours ago
Presidential candidate, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, speaks at City Hall in Philadelphia. Presidential candidate, Senator Barack Obama, gives a speech on ...
Video: Clinton Reacts to Obama's Speech AssociatedPress
A Lofty Speech of Uncertain Impact Washington Post
Obama Seeks to Stop Wright Coverage ‘Loop’ FOXNews
CNN International - Eurweb.com
all 352 news articles »

Montreal Gazette Obama moves up some in voting at County Convention
Missouri Valley Times News, IA - 3 hours ago
Senator Barack Obama had 2.67 delegates from the causes, but he came up with three at the Harrison convention. Those delegates will be carried to the State ...
Political Analysis: Explaining the Hunt for Delegates (Super and ... Synapse
Obama Takes 23 of Iowa's 45 Delegates KIMT
Obama's Speech and Clinton's Path Sound Politics
The Associated Press - Wall Street Journal
all 201 news articles »

[msallied]

12. This is interesting. Mine was COMPLETELY different

I wonder if we were looking at two different pages... hmmmm.... What is Google doing?

[depakid]

13. When Google changed its algorithm several months ago- the news mix also changed

far right sites gained more prominence -sometimes very blatant ones, along with more of the WSJ, Post and FOX, etc.

I don't use it for an American news aggregator any longer for just that reason.

[msallied]

14. Good to know. thank you. :)