Balance aims for neutrality. It requires that reporters present the views of legitimate spokespersons of the conflicting sides in any significant dispute, and provide both sides with roughly equal attention. |
The Democrats need to take a strong stance when addressing their political concerns, ... They need to take it and repeat it. They need to not shrink back from opposition and stop apologizing. |
The Democrats' declining influence over public policy has made the media less interested in their issues and opinions, ... The Democrats need to take up issues and make them into a big deal in order to make them news. |