molly_pitcher
02-04-2008, 02:03 AM
In light of the recent attempts to black out RP in the papers, I thought it might be best to attack the issue before it starts. I'd like folks to list their local big-time papers, so that we can already start a writing campaign to keep them fair and unbiased. Here is a sample letter I wrote:
Dir Sir,
Recently, I have noticed some unfair reporting of the elections in other states, and several independent publications are starting to take notice of this blatant favoritism and dirty tricks. Recently, one GOP candidate was noticeably absent from voter information published in the papers just before primaries, and more GOP candidates are being ignored by the press at their own debates. Democrats may abide by such behavior, and indeed, other states may condone it, but I hope the KPA takes a stand that actually represents the needs of KENTUCKY! I do hope your publication does not become involved in the dirty tricks of an election that is quickly being consumed by a biased media that is determined to undermine the election process and mis-inform the voters.
Thank you for your time,
etc etc.
KENTUCKY PRIMARIES (REPUBLICAN)
Tuesday 20 May 2008 (tentative date): 42 of 45 of Kentucky's delegates to the Republican National Convention
The Lexington Herald Leader (http://www.kentucky.com/325/)
Danville Advocate Messanger (http://www.amnews.com/public_html/?module=displaysection§ion_id=119&format=html)
Louisville Courier Journal (http://www.courier-journal.com/cjconnect/)
Kentucky Press Association (http://www.kypress.com/contact/default.asp)
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR OWN! ALONG WITH THE PRIMARY DATES!
Dir Sir,
Recently, I have noticed some unfair reporting of the elections in other states, and several independent publications are starting to take notice of this blatant favoritism and dirty tricks. Recently, one GOP candidate was noticeably absent from voter information published in the papers just before primaries, and more GOP candidates are being ignored by the press at their own debates. Democrats may abide by such behavior, and indeed, other states may condone it, but I hope the KPA takes a stand that actually represents the needs of KENTUCKY! I do hope your publication does not become involved in the dirty tricks of an election that is quickly being consumed by a biased media that is determined to undermine the election process and mis-inform the voters.
Thank you for your time,
etc etc.
KENTUCKY PRIMARIES (REPUBLICAN)
Tuesday 20 May 2008 (tentative date): 42 of 45 of Kentucky's delegates to the Republican National Convention
The Lexington Herald Leader (http://www.kentucky.com/325/)
Danville Advocate Messanger (http://www.amnews.com/public_html/?module=displaysection§ion_id=119&format=html)
Louisville Courier Journal (http://www.courier-journal.com/cjconnect/)
Kentucky Press Association (http://www.kypress.com/contact/default.asp)
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR OWN! ALONG WITH THE PRIMARY DATES!