Study Finds That Just 3.4% of American Journalists Are Republicans
- The number of Republican journalists has declined, with only 3.4% identifying as Republicans, compared to 36% who identify as Democrats.
- Media bias is perceived to be worse today, with 58% of voters believing it has worsened. Trust in the media differs along party lines, with only 11% of Republicans having confidence in the media.
- The composition of journalists does not reflect the general population, as the majority of journalists lean liberal and have higher education levels.
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A tiny, shrinking percentage of American journalists are Republicans, study finds
A recent study found that a small fraction of American journalists are Republicans. The study from Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications found that just 3.4% of American journalists identify as Republicans, with another 36.4% identifying as Democrats. Based on an online survey of 1,600 U.S. journalists conducted in early 2022, the study is part of a series of research from over the years that examines journalists' "persp…
Study Finds Only 3.4% of American Journalists are Republican - American Faith
Syracuse University found that only 3.4% of American journalists consider themselves to be Republican. Thirty-six percent of U.S. journalists identify as Democrats. Between 2013 and 2022, the number of Democrat-affiliated journalists increased by eight points. The findings come from a 2022 study titled, “The American Journalist Under Attack.” “Overall, the findings suggest that the past decade has had significant effects on U.S. journalists, som…
Only 3.4% of US journalists identify as Republicans, fewest ever
If the landscape in the journalism world seems to lean left, it's with good reason. The fewest journalists ever say they are Republicans, according to a 2022 study from the Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications. The findings show of 1,600 journalists polled, just 3.4% identified as Republicans. More than 36% said they are DThe post Only 3.4% of US journalists identify as Republicans, fewest ever appeared first on Straigh…
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- 83% of the sources lean Right
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