Question

a newspaper publishes an article attacking an american politician, accusing him of taking bribes, blackmailing police officers, and spying on citizens. which of the following, if true, would most likely indicate that the article was biased against the politician?

a. it was written by one of the politicians former college professors.

b. it was written by one of the politicians most bitter political enemies.

c. it was written by a journalist who supports her claims with photographs.

d. it was written by a person who saw the politician commit the crimes.

Explanation:

A political enemy has a personal interest in attacking the politician, which could lead to bias. A former college professor (A) may not have a direct political motive. A journalist with photos (C) and a witness (D) are more likely to be objective as they have evidence.

Answer:

B. It was written by one of the politician's most bitter political enemies.