Did This New York Times Reporter Admit a Bias Against Republicans on ‘Jeopardy’?

‘This California Republican ... has been called Obama’s Annoyer-In-Chief, and it seems I provide the same service for him’

‘Jeopardy’: NY Times’ Reporter Eric Lichtblau Admits Bias Against Republicans (NewsBusters)

“I’ll take ‘Explicit Media Bias” for $500, Alex.” On the April 23 “Jeopardy,” a reporter for The New York Times actually admitted that it was part of his job to “annoy” Representative Darrell Issa (R-Calif.).

The admission came as a question under the category “Man of the House” about House Representatives. In the video question, New York Times reporter Eric Lichtblau introduces himself and asks:

“This California Republican who chairs the House Oversight & Government Reform Committee has been called Obama’s Annoyer-In-Chief, & it seems I provide the same service for him.” 

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