Via Steve Benen, the Project for Excellence in Journalism describes how much attention Fox News paid to substantive issues, and how much attention it paid to other things:
In daytime, FNC devoted 6 percent of its time to Iraq, and 17percent of its time to Anna Nicole. For CNN, the mix was 20 percentIraq, 5 percent Anna; for MSNBC, the mix was 18 percent Iraq, 10percent Anna.
“Fox also stood out for its lack of coverage on the firings of theU.S. attorneys, compared with the other channels. The story, whichgained real momentum in mid March, consumed a mere 2% of Fox's totalairtime. CNN devoted twice that percent (4%) and MSNBC four times (8%).”
When the facts turn against Republicans, Fox News turns to celebrity fluff. I look forward to the day when Democrats deliver us universal health care, democracy in Iran, the restoration of America's international reputation, and a Fox News Channel with 24/7 Lindsay Lohan coverage.
