The Desert Sun Shills for Mary Bono Mack (again)
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Desert Observer's Page The Desert Sun newspaper continues to offer every possible campaign advantage to the incumbent 45th Congressional District representative. The paper has made no effort to appear fair or objective and today's website front page campaign offering by Congresswoman Bono Mack is one more example. |
VALLEY VOICE
Mary Bono Mack: Rescue plan frustrating but ultimately necessary
This past week, I heard from frustrated constituents and concerned local business leaders. More than one small business owner told me, "Because of this credit crunch, I may not be able to make payroll this Friday."
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The blurb above appears on the MyDesert.com front page! The underlined portion links to an opinion piece by Representative Mary Bono Mack. The representative wrote the story in defense of her vote favoring this week's congressional bailout resolutions. The reasons, which I support, represent her opinion and properly belong in the newspaper and website sections designed for that purpose. However, the representative is also up for reelection and it's clear the opinion piece represents a campaign statement.The election for the 45th Congressional District seat is less than 30 days away. The Desert Sun should not be allowing one candidate use of the newspaper and website without offering equal access, including same day rebuttal opportunities, to each candidate. In this instance the paper has clearly crossed the line and their unwavering support for the incumbent shines brightly, as ever. If the paper continues to adhere to partisanship in it's reporting, they should acknowledge that position and simply state their lack of interest in objectivity and fairness. Stop claiming to be a community newspaper!
Today, The Desert Sun newspaper has provided free campaign support to the 45th Congressional District incumbent. It's just sad confirmation of the monopoly position the newspaper holds and their use of it to achieve partisan political ends. Such actions do not benefit the valley community and the editors need to reconsider their actions.
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The above has been cross-posted on the MyDesert.com website.
The above has been cross-posted on the MyDesert.com website.
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