[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 155 (Saturday, September 27, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H10136]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      MEDIA BIAS IS A GREAT THREAT

  (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, whether it is a financial crisis or 
Presidential debate, the media just can't seem to help themselves. They 
always show a bias against Republicans. That is no surprise, since they 
make contributions to Senator Obama over Senator McCain by a 20-1 
ratio.
  The greatest threat our country faces is not an economic recession; 
it is a partisan bias. The media should give the American people the 
facts, not tell them what to think. Otherwise, we will lose our 
democracy, which is a greater danger than the economy.
  The media is hurting its credibility for the future. They should 
instead adhere to the highest standards of journalism and report the 
news fairly and objectively.

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