QUESTIONABLE SOURCE
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- Overall, we rate the Republican National Committee right biased and Questionable due to the promotion of propaganda and numerous failed fact checks.
Detailed Report
Reasoning: Propaganda, Numerous Failed Fact Checks
Bias Rating: RIGHT
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1856, the Republican National Committee (RNC) is a US political committee that leads the Republican Party of the United States. It is responsible for developing and promoting the Republican political platform, as well as coordinating fundraising and election strategy. The current Chairperson is Ronna McDaniel.
Read our profile on the United States government and media.
Funded by / Ownership
The Republican National Committee is funded through donations and a shop that sells merchandise. In 2016, they raised, $197,561,486 with top contributors being:
| Amway/Alticor Inc | $1,340,150 |
| Western Refining | $1,336,410 |
| Station Casinos | $1,076,842 |
| KKR & Co | $991,507 |
| Renaissance Technologies | $935,200 |
As of this date, the top donors for 2022 are:
| Valmore Gp | $1,022,000 |
| Uline Inc | $1,007,290 |
| Stephens Inc | $805,370 |
| Sequoia Capital | $750,000 |
| Abc Supply | $736,232 |
Analysis / Bias
In review, the primary function of the RNC is to advocate, fund, and promote Republican candidates for all levels of office. The bias of the RNC is very clear; they favor the Republican party and their conservative platform.
The RNC website also publishes news from a conservative perspective that frequently uses loaded emotional language, such as this Chairwoman McDaniel: Joe Biden Needs To Get His Facts Straight and this President Trump And His Task Force Are Providing Daily Hope for Americans. In general, the news is sometimes poorly sourced to questionable outlets such as Townhall, while others are very well sourced to credible media and government websites. However, statements made by the RNC have a poor track record with fact-checking.
Failed Fact Checks (this is 5 out of 20+ failed fact checks)
- “Barack Obama thinks terrorists just need a good talking to.” – Pants on Fire
- RNC version of a Hillary Clinton valentine: “Roses are red, violets are blue, I’ll raise your taxes and there is nothing you can do.” – Pants on Fire
- Says U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz “voted to cut off Florida’s veterans and their benefits.” – False
- “2008: Unions Spent $400 Million to Elect Obama.” – False
- Obama couldn’t have afforded his home without Rezko’s help. – False
Overall, we rate the Republican National Committee right biased and Questionable due to the promotion of propaganda and numerous failed fact checks. (D. Van Zandt 5/24/2017) Updated (11/26/2022)
Source: https://www.gop.com/
Last Updated on June 30, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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