| Table 27
Published: August 03, 1999
Last Updated: January 03, 2000
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| Table
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| PERCEIVED BIAS IN COVERAGE |
| "Are there any particular
types of people or political groups that you think get a special break,
and get overly favorable coverage in the media?" (unaided responses) |
| Yes, can think of some |
50% |
| No, can't think of any |
34 |
| Don't know |
16 |
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| "Are there any particular
types of people or political groups that you think don't get a fair shake,
and get overly unfavorable coverage in the media?" (unaided responses) |
| Yes, can think of some |
45% |
| No, can't think of any |
37 |
| Don't know |
18 |
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Overly
Favorable |
Overly
Unfavorable |
| Base: Adults that could
name a group(s) |
50% |
45% |
| Ethnic/racial
groups |
16 |
30 |
| Political
Groups |
21 |
14 |
| Age/Occupation
cohorts |
8 |
12 |
| Powerful Individuals or Groups |
44 |
10 |
| Organizations |
7 |
15 |
| Downtrodden |
2 |
9 |
| Average Americans |
0 |
9 |
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