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New level of Fox News dominance demands analysis, not dismissal
baltimoresun.com ^ | Nov. 18, 2014 | David Zurawik

Posted on 11/25/2014 12:39:09 PM PST by PROCON

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Ratings at 10 p.m. Election Night for Cable and Networks:

Fox News: 6.6 million overall (1.8 million 25 to 54)

CBS: 5.4 million (1.5 million)

NBC: 4.2 million (1.5 million)

ABC: 3.1 million (1.1 million)

CNN: 1.9 million (912,000)

MSNBC: 1.6 million (566,000)


I know FOX isn't perfect and I hear plenty of complaints here on FR about FauxNews, etc.

I know Bechtel and Juan Williams are pains in the rear to listen to.

But the thing is; a reliably more conservative news network is emerging as the leader, and the drivebys don't like it one... darn ...bit.

1 posted on 11/25/2014 12:39:09 PM PST by PROCON
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To: PROCON

You will see increased efforts by the Obamunists to shut Fox down. Frankly they are now the only independent source of news—the rest are controlled by Obama and the Dems, especially as the Atkinsson stories are showing.


2 posted on 11/25/2014 12:43:49 PM PST by kaehurowing
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To: PROCON

With the caveat that I can no longer view FNC.

My impression has been is that FNC is not so much conservative, as it is not as obviously left biased as the other guys. And the absence of that strong left bias, makes FNC look conservative.

Maybe FNC really is “fair and balanced” eh?


3 posted on 11/25/2014 12:44:55 PM PST by garyb
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To: PROCON

oh, coming from the liberal city of Baltimore? That is going to get some panties in a bunch.


4 posted on 11/25/2014 12:45:09 PM PST by notpoliticallycorewrecked (The more I know, the more I realize that how much more there is to learn.)
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To: PROCON

I wouldn’t even call them conservative outside the editorial commentary shows. Its just that in a world where all other news is blatantly hard left, anything with any kind of balance appears right leaning.


5 posted on 11/25/2014 12:45:42 PM PST by cripplecreek (You can't half ass conservatism.)
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To: PROCON

I had to completely turn off FOX news today. They’ve gone “Johnny-one-note about Fergistan and I’ve heard enough of Juan, Bob, Geraldo, and every ghetto “reverend” demanding “Justus” for a while. They’re almost as bad as CNN was about the missing plane.


6 posted on 11/25/2014 12:46:59 PM PST by FrankR (They will become our ultimate masters the day we surrender the 2nd Amendment.)
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To: garyb

I do get the majority of my news here on FR, but you have to admit some of FOX’s info-babes are easy on the eyes...


7 posted on 11/25/2014 12:47:08 PM PST by PROCON (Always give 100%...unless you're donating blood.)
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Putting on my liberal hat, I'll explain...

Since Fox News is approved of by the masses, and the message of MSNBC is most disapproved of,

that proves the superiority of the liberal worldview of MSNBC.

8 posted on 11/25/2014 12:47:41 PM PST by MrB (The difference between a Humanist and a Satanist - the latter admits whom he's working for)
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To: PROCON

The polls/news media and most politicians have missed the “mood” of the US.....

They just dont get it.


9 posted on 11/25/2014 12:47:54 PM PST by rrrod (at home in Medellin Colombia)
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To: PROCON

As Joe Friday-Dragnet used to say, I just want the facts, ma’am. The alphabet lame media sold out to liberal land. Sorry they lose.


10 posted on 11/25/2014 12:51:09 PM PST by Bitsy
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To: FrankR

I’ve also had enough of Fox News today.
I’m sitting in silence.
Likely I’ll watch “stored” Blue Bloods.


11 posted on 11/25/2014 12:51:57 PM PST by onyx (Please Support Free Republic - Donate Monthly! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, Let Me know!)
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To: kaehurowing

We need Sharyl to replace the drama queen Smith!


12 posted on 11/25/2014 12:52:34 PM PST by Dr. Ursus
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To: PROCON
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Fox News is still amateur hour after all these years on breaking news. They broke away into repeats with Ferguson last night while CNN and MSNBC still were covering it live. Their divas want to get some sleep and they refuse to pay for a 2nd tier crew.

13 posted on 11/25/2014 12:52:48 PM PST by Snickering Hound
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To: garyb

FOX provides a forum(Bully Pulpit) for extreme leftists all under the guise of being “fair and balanced.” I note that the leftists presented by FOX always manage to express repeatedly their talking points-often talking over the host. The host could report the leftist view without the necessity of insulting our ears and quite often our eyes.


15 posted on 11/25/2014 12:54:02 PM PST by AEMILIUS PAULUS (It is a shame that when these people give a riot)
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To: rrrod

And they believe their own BS polls, too! I think zero and Biden really DID think they’d keep the Senate!


16 posted on 11/25/2014 12:54:31 PM PST by txhurl (2014: Stunned Voters do Stunning Things!)
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To: PROCON

They’re beating the three main networks also?

What station did you watch last night from the time got home? I put FOX on. And it stayed there, and each hour was better, with the exception perhaps of Hannity. But, I don’t think twice about the channel, and this has been this way for years now.


17 posted on 11/25/2014 12:55:20 PM PST by nikos1121
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Problem:

Fox News: 6.6 million overall (1.8 million 25 to 54)

CBS: 5.4 million (1.5 million)

NBC: 4.2 million (1.5 million)

ABC: 3.1 million (1.1 million)

CNN: 1.9 million (912,000)

MSNBC: 1.6 million (566,000)
Equals:

6.6 million right-of-center or centerist viewers.

16.1 million leftist viewers.

18 posted on 11/25/2014 12:55:30 PM PST by Lazamataz (Proudly Deciding Female Criminal Guilt By How Hot They Are Since 1999 !)
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"My impression has been is that FNC is not so much conservative, as it is not as obviously left biased as the other guys. And the absence of that strong left bias, makes FNC look conservative."

I think this is 100% accurate - and will therefore, of course, never be understood by the rest of the lib media.

19 posted on 11/25/2014 12:55:44 PM PST by safeasthebanks ("The most rewarding part, was when he gave me my money!" - Dr. Nick)
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To: onyx

Madagascar 2 comes on at 5 on FX.. funniest animated film ever. Most politically incorrect, too.


20 posted on 11/25/2014 12:56:16 PM PST by txhurl (2014: Stunned Voters do Stunning Things!)
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