1. What type of bias is Mr. Goldberg describing in his commentary?
2. The point of Mr. Goldberg's commentary is that the media is biased in its reporting on the accusations made against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Do you think each of the statements made by Mr. Goldberg in his commentary are reasonable assertions? Explain your answers.
- "On nearly every question and issue, the tenor of the press — shockingly — mirrors the tenor of the Democrats who insist that it falls to Kavanaugh to disprove these [unsubstantiated] allegations."
- "If Ms. Swetnick is lying, you should want to report that every bit as much as you would if you could prove that Kavanaugh is. Because you’re not supposed to have a team."
- "Now, I get that most journalists are liberal, even if they deny it. I understand that most think they’re just seeking the truth. But, dear champions of the Fourth Estate, you might take just a moment to understand that you need to be fair to the other side of the argument even if you disagree with it."