1. quick thread on Covid relief bill updates this week adn how the press completely botched this story for month, desperately framing it as Dems vs. GOP. pressrun.media/p/both-sides-t…
2. McConnell conceded yesterday **he does not want Senate to vote on a relief bill** bc so many GOP members oppose it.
this has been the case for months! but press pretended Pelosi was standing in way of a deal.
this has been the case for months! but press pretended Pelosi was standing in way of a deal.
3. press wanted a Both Sides story to decry "gridlock" and "dysfunction."
there is no Covid relief bill bc **GOP does not want a Covid relief bill**
this is not a complicated story, but press botched it over and over
there is no Covid relief bill bc **GOP does not want a Covid relief bill**
this is not a complicated story, but press botched it over and over
4. Media: Why won't Democrats accept GOP's offer?
Democrats: There is no offer.
Media: But why won't Democrats accept it?!
Democrats: There is no offer.
Media: But why won't Democrats accept it?!
5. this is bad journalism and it’s lead to widespread anger among voters who say “Congress” won’t pass relief
It’s not Congress—it’s the GOP. but press has mislead the country for months
It’s not Congress—it’s the GOP. but press has mislead the country for months
given the McConnell news, Blitzer owes Pelosi an apology
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