Poll Watch

68% of Americans say they disapprove of Rep. Joe Wilson’s “You lie!"; Just 29% of Americans say news organizations “generally get the facts straight.”

68% of Americans say they disapprove of Rep. Joe Wilson’s “You lie!” outburst during President Obama’s address to Congress last week. 21% say Wilson was right to challenge the president in that way.

Gallup

Just 29% of Americans say news organizations “generally get the facts straight,” while 63% say they believe news stories are often inaccurate. 60% say news organizations are politically biased.

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