Gravel Censored From MSNBC Polls
Posted May 03, 2007 | 0 Comments
tags: election 2008,
mike gravel,
politics
Mike Gravel, the surging Democratic candidate for President, has been censored from the rank list of candidates in an MSNBC sponsored poll, conducted by the National Journal. It is not the role of the media to blacklist some candidates while building others up. This is a purely Orwellian tactic, and we should not let it stand.
They do this on account of him being "rude" during the Democratic debate that took place April 26th on MSNBC. They go on to denigrate him personally, saying he's "a little off."
Support uncensored coverage and open debate by ranking Gravel #1 on the left-hand sidebar on the page linked below:
It is important that we don't allow the media to get away with smothering honest debate in our society. Gravel was the most vibrant and passionate candidate on stage that night, and for that he should be praised, not censored!
A thread on this issue is located on Gravel's campaign website.
You can do more by e-mailing the people associated with this article to express your disapproval:
- E-mail Marc Ambinder, National Journal poll associate editor (mambinder@nationaljournal.com)
- E-mail Chuck Todd, political director of NBC News (Chuck.Todd@nbcuni.com)
- National Journal Feedback Form
A disturbing sentiment I continue to hear from people in the media is, "He or she should not be included in the debate, since their support is so low." This is a self-fulfilling prophecy, since you need TV exposure to develop any support to begin with. The people responsible for showing us the candidates and delivering their messages don't have any appreciation for the power they wield in shaping the polls and the responsibility they have to provide unbiased coverage.
With a grassroots effort on the part of Gravel's supporters, we have to run our message down the media's throat, that he must be heard. Nothing is more needed right now than candid DEBATE on the issues. The mainline candidates would much rather let their money do the talking, through ads and TV spots, than have to actually discuss policy. This is the source of the nervous laughter you hear from Clinton, Obama, and the others in the April 26th debate. It's safer for them to say nothing at all. Once you open your mouth and say anything meaningful, you polarize a potential voting demographic. Gravel is the only candidate who is not afraid to tell it like it is.
Thanks for your attention, and please show your support for open debate and fair media coverage by ranking Gravel #1!
