NYT poll: 48% believe media has been harder on Hillary; 8% say harder to Obama; 43% say "the same"

[Venecianlady]

Very revealing.

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/packages/pdf/politics/20090226poll.pdf

[woolldog]

1. So the majority of people

don't believe that Hillary has had it harder than Obama. I agree with that. Thanks for providing proof.

[bluestateguy]

2. Reply

Maybe it might be a good idea to nominate a candidate that the MSM actually likes, given who our opponent will be in November. The media loves John McCain and often covers for him. Might it be a good idea to have a candidate who the media does not hate? Yes, I'm sure they will toughen up on Obama as the months go by, but I think that will pale in comparison to what they would do to Hillary if she was the nominee.

[Venecianlady]

4. That the media likes him better than Hillary doens't mean the media likes him

Remember, David Brooks and Peggy Noonan proved they were just bluffing when they were full of praises for Obama.Now they have gone on the attack.

[flor de jasmim]

5. Maybe we should stop calling it the MSM...

it hasn't been "mainstream" in a looonggg time!

Half-joking aside, I think the media will continue to help keep the circus going--it's to their advantage to do so, whatever it takes. What we need to do is minimize the effect.

[uberblonde]

11. Even better - why don't we just call off the election...

And let the media decide?

[flowomo]

3. that's been my perception....

Hillary has been kicked around much harder than Barack. I am undecided between them, like them both, but agree that Hillary has been targeted by the media more often and more damagingly.

[DogPoundPup]

6. Who needs a poll...

Hillary's campaign has been more foolish than Obama's and shows up on the neuz more often.

[sandnsea]

7. Yeah, Hillary's supporters

That is a poll among Democrats only, so it's not surprising her supporters would say the media has been mean to her. They don't believe she's done any of the crap she's done or they wouldn't be supporting her to begin with.

[Orangepeel]

8. I support Obama and I believe the media has been harder on Hillary.

That's a shame, but it isn't a reason to vote for or against her. I've read their policies, I've watched almost all of the debates, I've seen what kind of campaigns they've run, and I picked him (after Edwards dropped out).

So, these numbers aren't very revealing to me.

[Alexander]

9. The MSM is becoming less relevant every day. Fewer people care what they think.

The power of the internet will neutralize the MSM, since about half the country gets their news from the internet now.

[Renew Deal]

10. 51% say Obama has had it harder or the same from the press.

:wow:

[GarbagemanLB]

14. True! Thanks for the link, very interesting how the media is fair and accurate.

[karynnj]

12. It might be she gave them more cause for disapproval

I've known families, where one kid was reprimanded more often - and it was deserved.

[Beacool]

13. The MSM has personally attacked Hillary for months now.

The Obama fans don't want to admit it, but just wait and see how they treat your guy in the GE. I for one plan to buy plenty of popcorn, it's going to be a bumpy ride!!!!

:popcorn:

[jackson_dem]

15. Not just months. 16 years. They have attacked Obama for abut 6 days total

[Beacool]

16. Yep, you are right!!!

I was referring to the last election cycle. I'm just waiting to see how the MSM will deal with the Untouchable One if he makes it to the GE. Will they continue to let him coast or will they try to make up for their past poor performance? Once they have finished trying to personally destroy Hillary, who will be their next victim? Will it be Obama or McCain? Either way, I'm going to enjoy watching the sparks fly since I won't longer care who wins this horse race.


:shrug: