ABC plans to ignore RP on Feb 5th (proof enclosed)

I love to see abc disrupted. After all they are disrupting the process, of course they have the freedom to do that but you would think they would want to adhere to the highest standard of journalism.
 
I just left Peter Salinger a voicemail to call me back personally and tell me why Ron Paul is not included in the plan.
 
I worked at my radio station today, and almost every single hourly newscast ABC gave soundclips from EVERY candidate still in the race, EXCEPT FOR RON! :mad:
 
Elijah said:
I just left Peter Salinger a voicemail to call me back personally and tell me why Ron Paul is not included in the plan.
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I really hope you get a response. I mean, it doesn't seem we are getting ANY answers to this.

I've called twice, and only recieved his voicemail. I wonder if he's ignoring his phone.
 
Notice how my plan does not include viewing ABC or in any way doing business ABC or any of their sponsors.
 
They've changed their web page...

Does anybody have a copy of the first one which included Guiliani?

He's gone now, and apparently the reporter assigned to him gets to take the day off... instead of getting assigned to cover the OTHER GUY in the race. :rolleyes:
 
JanetR said:
Does anybody have a copy of the first one which included Guiliani?

He's gone now, and apparently the reporter assigned to him gets to take the day off... instead of getting assigned to cover the OTHER GUY in the race. :rolleyes:
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All of the ABC reporters that I have seen that were covering someone that dropped out are assigned to generic "Vote 2008" status.
 
Salinger States ABC Does Not Have to Explain Criteria

I have been hounding (politely and professionally see below) Peter Salinger for three weeks about this... talked to him three times. Each time he claims he does not have time to reply... Today his reply was more succinct when I reiterated that the simple question as to what the criteria for inclusion versus exclusion was, was a legitimate question that deserved a legitimate reply -- especially for a news organization that has the privilege of using the public airwaves:

"I am not going to share with you why our decision was made. This is a decision that was made as a news organization and we do not have to explain this decision to any outside parties." - Peter Salinger, ABC News Radio - Feb 4, 2008

Here is the email I sent to him and his boss last week... no response from either:
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Todd McGreevy <[email protected]>
Date: Jan 30, 2008 2:27 PM
Subject: Prez Candidate Coverage Question
To: Steve Jones <[email protected]>, Peter Salinger <[email protected]>

To: Steve Jones, Peter Salinger / ABC News Radio
From: Todd McGreevy, Publisher / River Cities Reader

Gentlemen,
I am writing a piece about the national media's inclusion/exclusion of Dr. Ron Paul as a presidential candidate and their respective criteria for coverage
Per: http://abcnewsradio.com/08election/advisories/supertuesday.html
I see that you have not assigned a reporter to cover Dr. Paul's race.
I have left two messages for Mr. Salinger last week and finally did speak to him this week, but he was unable to comment on my question, which is:
What criteria is being used to include/exclude existing candidates from being assigned a reporter for coverage leading up to Super Tuesday?
This morning I called your news room with an additional question:
If Rudy Guiliani drops out, will you be reassigning Steven Portnoy to Ron Paul's campaign?

The responses I rec'd include:
was hung up on 2x
was sent to a voice mail box 2x
was told by a "Carol" that that question was above her pay grade.

This is not an attempt to smear ABC, nor do I intend this to become a combative or argumentative situation.
I have been extremely polite and patient.
I have asked at each phone call who is the Mgr on Duty or Sr Editor in the newsroom and have been denied that information at each request.

It is my understanding that ABC has a license to use the public airwaves for its own profit so long as it includes a public service component. I would posit that:
a) responding to a legitimate inquiry as to who your MOD and Sr Editor is falls under public service
and
b) being more inclusive of presidential candidate coverage rather then exclusive falls under public service as well...

These are legitimate questions that deserve legitimate, timely responses.
I am hopeful we can have a short dialog about this matter, rather than my coverage consist of how ABC refused to reply to these questions, and further contributing to the phenomena and perception of the mainstream media's blackout of a legitimate candidate's campaign.
Voters deserve an answer to this legitimate question.

I did speak to an "Irma" in Steve Jones' office, who said she would pass my concerns and phone number along to Mr. Jones.
I am following that message up with this email to hopefully expedite a response.

Can one of you please call me back so we can discuss this further?

I am certain that as journalists yourself, you can relate to the legitimacy of this inquiry.
I am willing to be convinced otherwise, but so far being hung up on and told that this inquiry is above one's pay grade only further fuels the perception that there is indeed a true media blackout of Ron Paul's campaign.

I look forward to your feedback.
Regards,
Todd McGreevy
Publisher
River Cities Reader
563.650.0120 cell
www.rcreader.com
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Any so called news org that is broadcasting so called news over public airwaves should be held to a higher standard of inclusion. If you don't like CNN, or MSNBC or FOX's coverage, don't subscribe to cable.

But no one can go out and start a new radio station without the FCC's permission, etc... subsequently, the higher standard.

I am starting research to see if ABC can be brought up on charges via the FCC (naive, I know)... what other recourse does the public have when the very airwaves are being censored, withOUT an explanation as to why?
 
Todd McGreevy said:
"I am not going to share with you why our decision was made. This is a decision that was made as a news organization and we do not have to explain this decision to any outside parties." - Peter Salinger, ABC News Radio - Feb 4, 2008
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WTF?!?!


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Great quote!

Todd, did you get that quote recorded on audio?

Regardless, may I borrow it for my book on this campaign, citing you as the source?

Thanks.
Janet
 
I gotta say, i applaude everyone of you guys who are putting together all of this biased media in this election to be made public, or should i say even more public in months to come. I just dont know what else to do myself. It is getting bad, and i am so supportive of guys like you in this thread who can take things further than I. Bless all of you. and one more thing.....RON PAUL 2008!!!
 
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