Brad Johnson presents another argument (Think Progress, 10/3/08) against the "liberal media bias" myth: "These tired claims ignore the reality that the right-wing agenda actually benefits the 'mainstream media'":

The multinational corporations that run the mainstream media--GE (NBC), Time Warner (CNN), Walt Disney (ABC), News Corporation (FOX), and Viacom (CBS)--stand to benefit hugely under a McCain presidency. The centerpiece of Sen. McCain’s economic plan--actually, the whole plan--is large tax cuts for corporations. It would deliver $1.44 billion in tax cuts to the five largest media companies, according to an analysis by the Center for American Progress Action Fund.

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