I think the media learned a rather interesting lesson. They focused on a presidential candidate that would not bend to their will. Basically, they met their match. I think the real question is, "What the heck happened to Kasich, he turned into Ben Carson?"
March 28, 2016
By Eugene Robinson
...The news media, (click here) it seems to me, are guilty only of reporting the news — which is that a candidate who has never held elective office, and who displays neither the base of knowledge nor the temperament necessary to serve as president, is leading all comers for the Republican nomination. Commentators should spend less time flattering themselves that the news media have the power to make such a thing happen — and more time trying to understand why Trump is succeeding.
March 28, 2016
By Eugene Robinson
...The news media, (click here) it seems to me, are guilty only of reporting the news — which is that a candidate who has never held elective office, and who displays neither the base of knowledge nor the temperament necessary to serve as president, is leading all comers for the Republican nomination. Commentators should spend less time flattering themselves that the news media have the power to make such a thing happen — and more time trying to understand why Trump is succeeding.
Early in his campaign, Trump staked out extreme positions on illegal immigration: Deport the 11 million undocumented migrants already in the country, and build a “big, beautiful wall” along the Mexico border. Ridiculous, yes, but he got people’s attention....
The USA media is used to having control and effecting campaigns. Let's just say the public figured that out. In stating that, the media did not create Trump, they simply weren't able to change anyone's mind. Thanks for the argument though. The attempt to effect Donald Trump was instructive. Through all the negativity voters made up their minds.
Perhaps the reality of the media;s PARTICIPATION this election season is to bring facts and figures to the campaign's claims. If the information is instructive enough it might be something the voter's have never considered before. But, life is more than the election and that is the reality that is bouncing off the candidates. The media should do their best to expose the reality of the voters rather than glossing over the real decision makers.
The USA media is used to having control and effecting campaigns. Let's just say the public figured that out. In stating that, the media did not create Trump, they simply weren't able to change anyone's mind. Thanks for the argument though. The attempt to effect Donald Trump was instructive. Through all the negativity voters made up their minds.
Perhaps the reality of the media;s PARTICIPATION this election season is to bring facts and figures to the campaign's claims. If the information is instructive enough it might be something the voter's have never considered before. But, life is more than the election and that is the reality that is bouncing off the candidates. The media should do their best to expose the reality of the voters rather than glossing over the real decision makers.
