Conservative News Sites Misrepresent Wisconsin Protests

Although numerous "news" sites throughout the country claim to be "balanced and fair", that is rarely the case. Some of those sites in Wisconsin are either blatantly misrepresenting the Madison protests, or selectively reporting facts so as to portray the protests inaccurately.

Yesterday evening, WBAY, a news service based in northeastern Wisconsin, reported that "a sizable number of protestors on both sides of the governor's budget repair bill brought their rally cries to Madison". After noting that the "crowd was estimated at nearly 70-thousand people" the report goes on to note that "supporters of Governor Walker chanted 'Pass the bill, pass the bill'" in a "sea of unity". They then quote several pro-Walker supporters who talk about "taking back our nation" and "the capitol building being dis-seized by union forces". They offer no actual estimates of the number of counter-protestors, no quotes from protestors, and no explanation of the complaints the protestors have with the bill. Had they reported facts, they would have needed to acknowledge that the Walker supporters were vastly outnumbered by the anti-bill protestors.