Chris Matthews wonders: Why do Republicans distrust "mainstream media"?

The discussion revealed that criticism of the media is a result of some on the right believing the mainstream media are “lapdogs to the establishment.” Although Helene Cooper of The New York Times argued even if candidates try to avoid the major media publications, that alone will not stop coverage of Republicans. Bob Woodward, from The Washington Post, thought that now journalists are being tested and the only way for the mainstream media to survive is to consistently demonstrate fairness and neutrality.