[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 16 (Wednesday, February 3, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E146]
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               MEDIA GIVE OBAMA BETTER COVERAGE THAN BUSH

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                            HON. LAMAR SMITH

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 3, 2010

  Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speaker, the national media gave President 
Obama about twice as much favorable news coverage as they gave former 
President George W. Bush during the first year of their presidencies, 
according to a study by the Center for Media and Public Affairs.
  The analysis revealed that while around half the stories about 
President Obama were positive, just 25 percent of stories about 
President Bush were favorable.
  Not surprisingly, the New York Times gave President Obama the most 
favorable coverage, followed by Time Magazine and Newsweek.
  It's no wonder seven out of ten Americans say the national media are 
promoting the Obama presidency, according to a recent public opinion 
poll.
  The national media should give Americans the facts, not tell them 
what to think.

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