While many of these stories were informative, none questioned the common wisdom that too much money is the problem with the current campaign finance system. None cited the mainstream conservative argument, made by law professor Bradley Smith in a Cato Institute study, that more money would improve politics. Ignoring this argument led to biased coverage of possible reforms. Well, skeptical voters might see that as just another taxpayer rip-off. No, the Supreme Court says that would be unconstitutional.
Reporters are correct to sense that something is wrong with the campaign-finance system.
And the liberal view that private money always corrupts political campaigns should be reported fairly. But journalists shouldn't assume liberals are right and report liberal reform plans as if they were the only ones being proposed.