There’s nothing conservative about a crackdown on the media

Published July 26, 2017 7:32pm ET



A new poll for the Economist and YouGov reports two concerning statistics about conservative attitudes against the media.

First, that 48 percent of conservative respondents would allow courts to fine media outlets that publish stories “which are biased or inaccurate.” Only 16 percent would oppose doing so, and 37 percent are unsure.

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