Is it possible to be a conservative and not have watched fox news?

Very well put, Earth. Your analysis of today's news media is spot-on and I couldn't agree with you more.

As for your question, I would imagine that there are many conservatives, like me, who gave up on the other blatantly liberal TV news outlets and, out of frustration, turned to FOXNews. I've been a registered Independent for years (former Democrat) and have always made a point to watch different news networks for a well-rounded view of the issues. When it became apparent that each of the major network and cable news programs had a liberal agenda, I tried FOXNews.

While many claim that FOXNews is strictly conservative, I can honestly say that it is the ONLY news network in which I find a balanced presentation of the facts. The programs I watch always have guests from both sides of the political aisle when discussing issues. Their "fair and balanced" slogan is true, whether or not liberals want to admit it. In fact, the Center for Media and Public Affairs (a leading nonpartisan media watchdog group) has "found that Fox News Channel's evening news show provided more balanced coverage than its counterparts on the broadcast networks" in regards to the presidential election.

Moreover, they stated, "Fox News Channel’s coverage was more balanced toward both parties than the broadcast networks were. On FOX, evaluations of all Democratic candidates combined were split almost evenly – 51% positive vs. 49% negative, as were all evaluations of GOP candidates – 49% positive vs. 51% negative, producing a perfectly balanced 50-50 split for all candidates of both parties.

On the three broadcast networks, opinion on Democratic candidates split 47% positive vs. 53% negative, while evaluations of Republicans were more negative – 40% positive vs. 60% negative. For both parties combined, network evaluations were almost 3 to 2 negative in tone, i.e. 41% positive vs. 59% negative."

I continue to watch the other news networks but take anything said during this election cycle, in particular, with a grain of salt as I consider the source.

Edit: My views turned conservative many years before I started watching FOXNews. Also, TV news is not my only news source...I employ all media - TV, newspaper, news magazine and web-based news sites - to garner insight into current events.

I am conservative and did not watch FOX until about 2004 when I was sick and tired of the other Media and their liberal agenda bias. At least when I watch FOX I get both sides of the both sides of the argument. The coverage of Obama by the other networks is just ridiculous. He can do nothing or say nothing wrong in their eyes. I wonder if they really even pay attention to what he is saying and the meaning behind all those crafty words. Take his speech in Berlin for example. So much was what he said comes right out of the Woodrow Wilson playbook its not even funny.

Sheeple please wake up!!

all of what you say is true. Some of us have known that, but don't say it quite as well as you. The only thing some retractors do not know is Fox has multiple formats. News, commentary, analysis, financial, interviews, even current events and comedy. Try the O'Rielly Factor, Brent Hume and Hannity and Colmes to get an idea of their impartiality as a network.

I watch Fox, MSNBC, CNBC and a variety of others. I have a tax and investment business and it helps to keep up on all of the political and economic world. The only good news is that every new President always makes changes to the tax code which brings in more business.

I agree----even Fox is liberal----there are two anchors I admire that are unafraid to speak the truth on Fox-----and that is Sean Hannity----the good half of the Hannity & Colmes segment----and then there is my beloved Neil Cavuto----he sure does tell it like it is-----many favor Bill Oreilly on The Oreilly Factor segment----guess I'm a little farther to the right than most though---you might want to watch his "No-Spin" zone and judge for yourself----I bop in there every now and again.-----the only real right-wing news in on the internet---thats where you can get the straight facts----unadulterated

--there are several good ones but I do not have time to read them all-----but I have a favorite and get the news emailed to me every day from : OneNewsNow.com

Amen Dude!

And Yes, you can only be a real conservative by Not listening too Rupert Murdock Controlled media, aka. Fox News. They spread the Kool-Aide! Keep thinking for yourself. And I bet you'll remember my sign off. I now use it to expose the Fascists that have taken over the Republican Party.

Better Dead then Red!

President Obama!

Of course it's possible to be a reasonable conservative, yes. Unfortunately, not many in the media do their job very well anymore. I myself would say Olbermann does, but he does have an obvious slant: but, at the very least, he doesn't disguise it and has his facts straight.

As much as MSNBC is somewhat liberal bias, FOX is just as bad for the conservative bias.

There's nothing wrong with labor unions. I worked for a union for 30 years and didn't know how good I had it until I started working retail. NO union, NO security, no fair wages.

I agree with you %100!!! Whatever happened to reporting the way it's supposed to be done, WITHOUT bias? The lack of professionalism is astounding. I am literally beside myself everytime I see them gushing Obama this and Obama that- it's F@#CKING ridiculous and they have no shame anymore!!!

Fox news is the only fair news source out there!