| ▲ | rayiner 9 hours ago | |
There is a tradition of journalists being registered independents. But do you think their world view is liberal or conservative? According to consistent Harvard Harris polling, 55% of Americans agree all illegal immigrants should be deported, not just ones who commit additional crimes. Do you think those independent journalists agree with democrats on that or with republicans? | ||
| ▲ | none2585 2 hours ago | parent | next [-] | |
From the latest month of that poll Overall: 56% Republicans: 77% Independents: 53% Democrats: 37% Which only polls registered voters not all Americans. So that 55% number isn't exactly as representative as one might believe. https://cis.org/Arthur/Latest-HarvardHarris-Poll-Shows-Incre... | ||
| ▲ | iAMkenough 9 hours ago | parent | prev [-] | |
I’d say their personal views don’t really matter, because professional journalism isn’t about agreeing with a political party or about personal opinions. I think a journalist’s personal political beliefs are as important to their job as a car mechanic’s: very little. It’s akin to complaining that your family doctor voted for Nixon, like that has anything to do with their medical qualifications. | ||