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(12,482 posts)I think it is a result of the general laziness (intellectual and otherwise) of reporters and editors. The "tell both sides of the story" framework is inadequate for fostering an informed citizenry. It is easy to blame low-information voters for not seeking out the truth. Though it takes little effort to do the research to get to the bottom of current events, many peoples' lives really are filled with the daily grind to the point that even a little research is too much to ask. So people just hear the MSM say that the Repubs claim 'A' but the Dems say "B" and either agree with A or B based on who they are more inclined to believe to begin with. The media is too lazy and cowardly to say "the Republicans say voter fraud is a problem but that is total bullshit." They are afraid of being called biased or liberal, when all they would really be is truthful.