Reporters at a magazine are covering a presidential election
Stories posted to the magazine's Web site about the Democratic candidate include comments about how the candidate's policies are more just, and how the candidate is in touch with the nation at large. Stories on the Republican include comments that the candidate has unfair economic policies and is disconnected from the working class. What phenomenon is this?
a. gatekeeping bias
b. coverage bias
c. a horse race
d. statement bias
e. entertainment orientation
d
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