Politico Spins Education Debate, Underestimates Grassroots Opposition

May 30th, 2014 10:21 AM
It is easy to spin the truth when you use blatantly incorrect data. The Department of Education concluded its public comment period on May 28 to consider increased regulations on for-profit education. That morning, Politico Magazine published a biting article criticizing “industry” opposition to further regulations. Then Politico incorrectly asserted “more than 1,500 comments,” comments were…