Real-Life Decision Making -- Solution
You come out in favor of Joe's party.
You decide to report on the debate as you heard it. You take what each candidate said and relate it to the information you have already researched.
You know you have to be honest with your viewers. Although what you say may make them vote for Joe, your job is to tell the truth. You've done your research, and you think Bob missed some of the important facts. You decide to stick with what you believe. You don't worry about making Bob look good.
Michael Edelman says that he would not take any position that would compromise any of his own political beliefs "to make someone else look good. In fact, I have consistently criticized members of my own party."
Edelman did find that some members of his party got very upset with him for putting his beliefs before those of the party. This is something you will have to deal with as a media analyst. However, you are expected to report on what each candidate says, and comment on whether their views are valid or flawed.
Your opinion is well respected because of the research you have done and how you don't let other people's views of you get in your way. You tell it like it is. You lose some voters for your party, but gain a larger audience.