The legislation creating public broadcasting in 1967 contained a rule that PBS should be objective in all programming of a “controversial nature.” In our latest study of PBS primetime coverage of the RNC and DNC conventions, we found the taxpayer-funded network is obviously making no attempt to hide its pro-Democrat tilt.
If you think PBS is fair and balanced and moderate in tone, you haven’t been watching it. Their programming is by Democrats, for Democrats, and Republicans pay half the taxpayer money it relies on.
Our PBS specialist Clay Waters explains his findings. Overall, PBS commentary on the Republican contention added up to 72% negative and 28% positive commentary. (This excludes neutral statements.) The Democrat convention received far friendlier reception: 12% negative, 88% positive. Clearly, no one at PBS was attempting to observe these…
