House telecommunications subcommittee chairman Billy Tauzin, R-La., has said there is a "presumption of bias" in how broadcast and cable news networks reported presidential election results

Cable World, Nov 20, 2000

House Telecommunications Subcommittee Chairman Billy Tauzin, R-La., has said there is a "presumption of bias" in how broadcast and cable news networks reported Presidential election results. Tauzin cited evidence that news organizations were quick to call states for Vice President Al Gore when he held a 6% lead in the exit polls, while saying states were too close to call if Gov.

George W. Bush had a similar lead.

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