US trust in media hits new low

A Gallup poll has found:

• Only 40% of Americans trust the mass media, a new low
• 54% of Democrats trust the mass media, 38% of Independents and 27% of Republicans
• 44% say media too liberal, 34% about right and 19% too conservative
• Among Independents, 42% say media too liberal and 21% too conservative
• Even with Democrats 20% say too liberal and 24% too conservative