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they would not allow their personal opinions to interfere with their reporting.
But, he says, “it would be remarkably naive to conclude that any individual’s personal views — journalist, political analyst, whatever — do not influence how he or she reports or analyzes the news.”
He concludes that those who will be reporting on the campaigns this year have a duty to guard against news reporting that reflects personal biases. And those who are news consumers, he says, should be vigilant.
I concur with his observations and have already been disappointed with news reports that seem to hand over the election to the Democrats before the campaign has gotten into gear. Reporters would be wise to keep in mind that no one wants their personal opinions, they want and deserve professional skill in giving objective information that accurately portrays the candidates and the issues.
(Editor's note: John Goolrick, a former political reporter, is now an aide to Rep. Herbert Bateman. Opinions expressed are his own and not necessarily those of this newspaper.)
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