The question of whether the fairness doctrine ought to be reestablished has been
A) raised by liberals after the Democratic sweep of 2008.
B) raised by conservatives as a way to make the media more balanced.
C) pushed by the Democratic leaders in Congress.
D) pushed by Republican leaders in Congress.
E) popular among both liberals and conservatives.

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The fairness doctrine was a policy of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that required broadcasters to present both sides of controversial issues. It was repealed in 1987. Liberals have been calling for its reinstatement since the Democratic sweep of 2008, arguing that it would help to ensure that the media is more balanced.

The Question of Whether the Fairness Doctrine Ought to Be