Media Fail to Report Cost of Campaign Promises

January 30th, 2008 2:00 PM

ElectionWatch: Hey Big Spender! Media Fail to Report Cost of Campaign Promises

How much does universal health care cost? What about bailing out troubled homeowners? Presidential candidates have promised hundreds of programs you havent even heard about, thanks to the media. Working with the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, we reveal what your favorite candidate could cost.

Which Candidate Will Pay the Most for My Vote?  

Media encourage people to view themselves as victims of the economy, looking for handouts from the next president.



G:

ABC shows boom in Texas, a place not plagued by economic downturn
B: Matthews uses high price of gold to bash Bush on economy
U: Networks cheer: The check is in the mail, Cash is on the way