Just 17% of voters nationwide believe that most reporters try to offer unbiased coverage of election campaigns
The perception that reporters are advocates rather than observers is held by 82% of Republicans, 56% of Democrats, and 69% of voters not affiliated with either major party
76% of voters believe the media has too much power and influence over elections
Eighty-seven percent (87%) of Republicans believe the media has too much influence along with 80% of unaffiliated voters and 65% of Democrats.
Voters have little doubt as to who is benefitting from the media coverage this year—Barack Obama
14% say that Hillary got the best treatment
44% believe most reporters will try to help Obama while only 13% believe that most will try to help McCain
Even Democrats tend to believe their candidate will receive better treatment—27% of those in Obama’s party believe most reporters will try to help him win while only 16% believe they will help McCain
clipped from: www.rasmussenreports.com