Politico Spins Education Debate, Underestimates Grassroots Opposition

It is easy to spin the truth when you use blatantly incorrect data. The Department of Education concluded its public comment period on May 28 to consider increased regulations on for-profit education. That morning, Politico Magazine published a biting article criticizing “industry” opposition to further regulations. Then Politico incorrectly asserted “more than 1,500 comments,” comments were…