Research Suggests That the Overriding Bias in the News Is

question 7

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that the overriding bias in the news is one toward stories that __________.

• A)favor liberals-
• B)favor conservatives
• C)draw the largest audience
• D)put the president in a good light

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