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Jump to full article: Ventura County (CA) Star, 2008-06-10
Intro: How completely predictable that in an article that points out that both parties accept contributions from Altria, we get a headline singling out Tony Strickland and the GOP. The fact that Democrats accept money from the same source is buried in the article and almost excused. Not only that, but some of the contributions made directly to Hannah-Beth Jackson's campaign were from Democratic candidates who received money from Altria.
I love the quote from Bill Gallaher, chairman of the county Democratic Central Committee: "It's kind of like what your momma told you," he said. "You're judged by who your friends are." So how does Mr. Gallaher feel about a racist, anti-Semitic and anti-America mentor like the Rev. Jeremiah Wright?
What a stellar example of The Star's political bias! In an article in which Timm Herdt freely admits both parties and their candidates have received money from Altria, both the headline and subhead mention only the GOP and Tony Strickland.
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