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Monday, August 1, 2011

Fascinating day for media studies

Go turn on your TV and flip channels back and forth between networks like CNN, MSNBC, and Fox.

All the talking heads are discussing the debt ceiling issue.

But they're saying totally different things. And they are featuring different people.

The one commonality? Lots of "Tea Party" folks being featured.

Can someone tell me when the "Tea Party" became a real political party and if it really exists why the only people who are members are listed as "Republicans?"

It's just bizarre.

CNN:



GOP Rep. Eric Cantor: Bill is "not perfect."
Congressional leaders are hoping to vote today on a last-minute deal to raise the debt ceiling. It remains unclear whether they have the votes to ensure the bill's passage. FULL STORY

 Fox:

Deal's Big Secret: Tax Hikes Possible

MSNBC:
 


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