Weekly Example of Media Bias - June 11, 2008
1. Do you think that "most reporters try to help the candidate that they want to win?"
2. Which candidate do you think has received the best media coverage - Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama or John McCain?
3. In the general election between Democratic candidate Barack Obama and Republican candidate John McCain, do you think that most reporters will try to offer unbiased coverage, or give better treatment to Obama over McCain, or McCain over Obama?
4. Ask a parent the three questions above. Discuss your answers.