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Tea Party Express is not a grassroots group; it's a registered political PAC that funds right-wing candidates. And CNN is helping them.
When Did CNN Become a Shill for GOP Extremism and the Tea Party? | Tea Party and the Right | AlterNet
The article goes on to state that CNN may be acting out of a sense of quiet desperation due to Fox News' ratings.
Frankly, I'm having trouble understanding where the line is. Obviously, I'm the opposite of a tea party supporter - but why is CNN wrong for carrying the debate? What am I missing here?
When Did CNN Become a Shill for GOP Extremism and the Tea Party? | Tea Party and the Right | AlterNet
CNN, once known for its unflinching coverage of actual news events, last night decided to become a maker, not a chronicler, of news. When the cable news network decided to partner with the Tea Party Express for a debate among the Republican presidential candidates, it cast aside any ethical concerns a news organization might have about direct involvement in elections and active engagement in altering the dynamics of a political party.
The article goes on to state that CNN may be acting out of a sense of quiet desperation due to Fox News' ratings.
Frankly, I'm having trouble understanding where the line is. Obviously, I'm the opposite of a tea party supporter - but why is CNN wrong for carrying the debate? What am I missing here?