Reply #51: it's hard to argue against the allure of the hostile media effect

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hostile_media_effect

Easier to believe that the Democrat you voted for would be a better, more boldly liberal, Congressperson but for biased journalism. Harder to say it's time to get rid of Senator so-and-so who shook my hand at the last Democratic fundraiser, but consistently sells me out in Washington.