The Sacred Heart University Polling Institute released its third survey on “Trust and Satisfaction with the National News Media.” The Poll had some very interesting findings.
In 2009, 86.6% (87.6% in 2007 and 70.3% in 2003) strongly and somewhat agreed that the news media have their own political and public policy positions and attempt to influence public opinion. And, 85.3% (86.0% in 2007 and 76.7% in 2003) strongly and somewhat agreed that the news media have their own political positions and attempt to influence public policies.
A large majority, 89.3%, suggested the national media played a very or somewhat strong role in helping to elect President Obama. Just 10.0% suggested the national media played little or no role. Further, 69.9% agreed the national news media are intent on promoting the Obama presidency while 26.5% disagreed. Some, 3.6% were unsure.
Over half of Americans surveyed, 56.4%, said they agreed that the news media are promoting President Obama’s healthcare reform without objective criticism. Another 39.3% disagreed and 4.3% were unsure. Further, a majority, 57.6% of those surveyed agreed that the news media appear to be coordinating efforts to diminish the record of former Alaska Governor, Sarah Palin. One third, 34.6%, disagreed and 7.9% were unsure.
Researchers were also asked which national television news organization they trusted most for accurate reporting. Fox News was named by 30.0% of all respondents – up from 19.5% in 2003 and 27.0% in 2007.
Read More: Sacred Heart University Research
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Funny how the original poll had nothing about "which TV news organization they trusted", but you seem to have added that and the comments on the record of Sarah Palin.
Of course, you just discovered this 2008 poll a year later.
Sorry, your not for Journalism, your for distorting to your view point (and most real journalist won't do that)
Chris,
Your comment is a blatant lie. Maybe you should have bothered to click on the link and read the poll before you wrote a reply. the Poll was conducted from September 8- September 11th of 2009! I don't know how you can say this is a 2008 poll.
Also the title of the poll is "Trust and Satisfaction with the national media" I would say that is very applicable do what we wrote.
As far as the text above each paragraph comes straight from the poll results. We didn't twist or distort anything. The post above is simply a synopsis of the results. I am sorry your bias blocks you from seeing the truth.
Truth is DUMB Americans elected Obumer! The lack of Republican in telling the truth of Obumer and the lack of Americans, who now deny voting for him, in doing the job they are suppose to do. Checkout the candidates! There was enough leaked to suspect something was wrong with the preacher he was with, his ties to criminals and un American and socialist ties should have made you pick someone else! So don't blame the media totally for YOUR failure to do due diligence!