Weekly Example of Media Bias - September 14, 2016
1. Why do you think CBS edited out part of Bill Clinton's response, clearly changing his answer?
2. Editing out the phrase "because frequently—well not frequently" gives viewers a different picture of the state of Mrs. Clinton's health. Voters deserve to know if a candidate they may be voting for has any serious health issues that could prevent her from leading the country and making the decisions that need to be made. One viewer commented:
"CBS (and the media) constantly edit out things that might be a problem for Hillary Clinton to help her - but when it comes to Republian nominee Donald Trump they are not so helpful. They would never edit anything to help a Republican look better - if anything, they focus on making him look bad. The media cannot be trusted to report accurately on the presidential campaign."
a) Do you agree with this assertion? Explain your answer.
b) Ask a parent the same question.