Stamp of approval: Media tout Obama polling falsehood

Media Matters | Apr. 29, 2009 (Investigative Report)

Several media figures and outlets have falsely claimed that President Obama's approval rating is lower than that of most or all recent presidents, according to Gallup. In fact, Gallup itself recently reported that, by two different measures, Obama's approval rating is the second highest of any president since 1969. Full Story »

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 by Dwight Rousu - May. 3, 2009

The actual numbers are not that important, the fact the Faux and party want to jump onto the most negative slant they can find without their own analysis is newsworthy, but not surprising.

Showing the reporting bias is ethical watchdogging.

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