Question

evaluating bias in the media
article 1: article 2:
valido accused of accepting bribes
unpopular conservative senator raymond valido (r - louisiana) stands accused of accepting more than $1 million in campaign donations from the nosco oil company in exchange for his efforts to pass a bill. the bill would allow the company to build a massive oil pipeline that will span the entire east coast of the us.
senate colleagues on both sides of the aisle are demanding valido release his campaign finance reports.
“if valido did accept these contributions from nosco, he essentially accepted a bribe and is now fulfilling his part of the bargain,” said senator
what is the reporters motive in article 1?
what is the
which term
an example
to report in an unbiased manner
to report factual events with added commentary
to persuade readers that valido is guilty

Explanation:

The article presents a one - sided view accusing Valido of bribery without presenting his side or any counter - evidence. Words like "unpopular" and the strong statement about guilt suggest an attempt to sway readers' opinions.

Answer:

to persuade readers that Valido is guilty