CBS Debate Criticized for Moderators' Bias

Following the recent vice presidential debate, Media Research Center president Brent Bozell criticized CBS moderators Norah O'Donnell and Margaret Brennan for exhibiting a clear bias against Republican J.D. Vance, as demonstrated by an unequal number of challenging questions and follow-ups compared to his opponent, Tim Walz. Bozell noted that Vance faced 15 challenging questions while Walz had only seven, and expressed that this disparity highlighted the moderators' left-leaning agenda. The debate saw Vance attempting to fact-check the moderators, but his microphone was cut during the exchange, an action that drew ire from former President Trump, who condemned the moderators' actions on social media. Trump specifically criticized the fact-checking policies introduced by CBS, asserting that they were designed to undermine Vance. Fox News analysts echoed this sentiment, labeling the moderators' performance as 'obnoxious' and biased, while Vance was praised for his debate skills despite the challenges. Overall, the event sparked significant backlash against CBS from conservative commentators and Trump himself, raising questions about the fairness of media coverage in political debates.