Conservative Revolutionary American Party III: Meet the Press can't hear us...

I want to thank you for taking the time to review our new report --

"If It's Sunday, It's Still Conservative" -- and for signing our petition
calling on the Sunday shows to provide more balance in their
broadcasts.

As I write this email, thousands like you have agreed to stand up
to the imbalanced debate occurring every Sunday morning on the
influential network political talk shows. That number is growing by
the hour.

» Tell your friends and family to take action!

The Sunday morning shows are not as eager to respond.
Media Matters has yet to hear directly from the Sunday shows
or the networks. Even the press is getting the cold shoulder,
with some reports claiming "[r]epresentatives for Meet the Press
and Face the Nation would not comment on the report's findings"
and others claiming the networks are dismissing
Media Matters' findings.

That's why we still need your help. You, and people like you, can get
us one step closer to fair and equitable coverage on the Sunday shows.
Please click here to let your friends, family, and colleagues know about

Media Matters' report and ask them to join you by taking action.

Since the report's release, we've had a tremendous response. Many
high-profile blogs have highlighted our findings, and Paul Waldman,
a Media Matters Senior Fellow and the report's principal author, has
appeared on multiple radio programs to discuss the alarming disparity
the report documents.

We've also had several members of Congress join our fight, including
Reps. Maurice Hinchey (D-NY), Lynn Woolsey (D-CA),
Louise Slaughter (D-NY), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Marcy Kaptur (D-OH).

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Here's some of what they had to say:

Rep. Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) -- "When network news shows favor
one political point of view over others, the American people are
cheated out of an open, honest, and fair discussion. My colleagues
and I will be appealing directly to the major networks ..."

Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) -- "This report sheds light on a serious
problem, and that's making sure that the American public has the
chance to hear opposing voices on the national debates under way
in Washington, and at home, that affect their lives."

Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) -- "The findings of Media Matters' recent
study demonstrate a widespread problem with the media. ...
The Sunday shows serve as town hall meetings for the American
public and Democratic and progressive voices should be fairly and
equitably represented in those debates."

Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY) -- "Today's report from Media Matters reveals the disproportionately large presence conservatives have had
on Sunday morning news programs for years. It is a reality that
hasn't changed, even after the establishment of new Democratic
majoritiesin both chambers of Congress."

Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) -- "Sunday talk shows play an important
role in our nation's political discourse. News broadcasters should
provide balanced viewpoints as they inform millions of Americans
about politics and government."

» Tell your friends and family to take action!

Providing equitable access to progressive voices is critical for the future of
our national debate. So if you haven't already, I urge you to take a moment to
let your friends, family, and colleagues know about the new Media Matters
report. Together, we can force these influential shows to respond and make
the necessary changes we seek.

Thank you again for your continued support and dedication.

Sincerely,