I no longer subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. The Times still has some solid points in its’ favor: a great sports section, and excellent coverage of the entertainment industry. But the bias in its’ political coverage is rampant.
Take this story (registration required), where George Skelton says, “…Finance Director Tom Campbell left open the faint possibility of a tax hike.” But that’s not what he really said: “…my strong advice would be that [tax hikes] would be a mistake. But I really think that is where the debate is likely to be.”
This article, which did not appear on the op-ed page, repeats the standard Democratic line: “[The] ‘reform’ governor cuts benefits for the elderly poor, welfare moms and the disabled who need home care â