Question: What conclusions can be reached about the ideological bias of the news media? Group of answer choices The need of newspaper reporters to curry favor with potential sources leads to coverage that favors incumbents. Political science research shows that the pro-corporate slant of the news media benefits Republican candidates. Studies examining the actual content of media coverage of politics have found little evidence of consistent bias in favor of either party. Most members of the news media have liberal views on issues, and these views lead to coverage slanted to favor Democrats.