The correct answer is C) liberal leanings of the journalists themselves.
A major 1986 survey of journalists attributed liberal bias in traditional media to the following factor: liberal leanings of the journalists themselves.
The liberal studies and concepts learned in college were one of the motives of the liberal bias in traditional media in the United States. Let's have in mind that one of the requisites of the goof journalist is to never bias the information. Totally the opposite, they always have to maintain objectivity because their credibility is at risk is the audience know they are trying to manipulate the news.
FCC Fairness Doctrine--this doctrine created in 1949 required news programs present a balanced report on issues.
This doctrine ensured that the news were presented fairly with both sides. This doctrine of reporting was in place until 1987 which then saw the birth of one-sided news broadcasting.
That it’s America’s destiny to control all the land from sea to sea
