How the 'New York Times' Sandbagged Bernie Sanders

How the 'New York Times' Sandbagged Bernie Sanders

3/17/2016

link

http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/how-the-new-york-times-sandbagged-bernie-sanders-20160315

summary

This article delves into the relationship between Bernie Sanders and The New York Times during the 2016 presidential election. It argues that The New York Times exhibited bias against Sanders, providing more favorable coverage to his opponent, Hillary Clinton. The article highlights several instances where the newspaper published misleading or negative articles about Sanders, including an editorial that endorsed Clinton before the primary races had even concluded. It suggests that this biased coverage may have influenced public perception of Sanders and affected his chances of securing the Democratic nomination. The article raises questions about media objectivity and the potential impact of biased reporting on political outcomes.

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