Why does romney want to cut pbs

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Does Mitt Romney really want to see the back of Big Bird? Probably not. But while the eight million viewers who tune in to Sesame Street each week can rest assured they'll continue getting their Daily Letter, fans of other PBS programs such as Frontline and Antiques Roadshow may not be so lucky. About 15 percent of PBS's budget comes from federal funds. But for many rural stations, that percentage is much higher.

But with enormous pressure on politicians to cut government spending, those funds are on the chopping block, even though the funds for public broadcasting amounted to a mere. They can complain about left-leaning news, but they like the concept — whereas some Americans just don't like the concept at all.

The Republican presidential candidate's pledge to cut state funding of America's Public Broadcasting Service has brought a fierce defence from Sesame Street fans on Twitter. Why does Romney want to kill us off? Reuse this content. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. All Rights reserved. Breaking News The Contenders L. Read the full story. Powered by WordPress.