We all know there’s bias in news reporting, but when it’s apparent right from the headline, you know there’s a problem. Check out how The Hill couched this piece on Rep. Frederica Wilson.
Dem lawmaker attacked by Kelly can't return to DC due to death threats: https://t.co/Rkpenwd8K1 pic.twitter.com/rcreQGWCyC
— The Hill (@thehill) October 26, 2017
See what they did here? https://t.co/oKrCrd3Owe
— ?It's?Almost ⛄️Christmas? (@jtLOL) October 26, 2017
It would be difficult to miss.
"attacked"
— Super Highly Decorated Lt. Col. Deangelo Thunders (@DeangeloThunder) October 26, 2017
IFIFY: Dem lawmaker who attacked Kelly can’t return because people are mad at her for being an asshole. https://t.co/NqeWD0kGFS
— Optimus Limited (@OptimusLimited) October 26, 2017
“Dem lawmaker demonstrates how to use a dead soldier to self-promote and proclaim victim status.” https://t.co/375kPOHkxD
— matt’s idea shop (@MattsIdeaShop) October 26, 2017
Irresponsible headline. NO "attack"
She's missed 19 votes since Monday, despite increased protections since Scalise shooting— Sandy 〽️ (@RightGlockMom) October 26, 2017
Overtly biased headline aside, there’s no justification for death threats — assuming from the piece that Wilson has received death threats. From The Hill:
“She’s home,” Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-Fla.) told the Miami Herald.
“I have not spoken with her about it, but I’ve heard that she’s received substantial death threats and I think she is doing everything she can to ratchet down and let some of us, including me, take over.”
The last time Wilson voted was on Oct. 12.
A source told the newspaper that “nothing else would keep her from voting,” adding that there are investigations into the threats she has faced.
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The “rock star” is doing everything she can to ratchet down, everyone.
This is astonishingly bad reporting. Not only did they not even talk to her or staff to confirm, their lone source doesn't even allege it! https://t.co/55GQWdFT72
— Lyndsey Fifield (@lyndseyfifield) October 26, 2017
Lets see them. Lets hear them. Shes got messages on audio and text, email? Right? Strange since majority of folks in DC support dems. https://t.co/a2oUCJIhXh
— Peg (@a_cold_rain) October 26, 2017
Sure, the sourcing is weak to nonexistent, but Wilson’s story had to be told.
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Congresswoman 'attacked' by John Kelly tickled to learn that she's 'a rock star now' https://t.co/FxvhqRRWhm
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) October 20, 2017
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