Why Horse Race Journalism Works for Journalists But Fails Us

The national press corps are a beast without a brain: Most of the time, they don't know what they are doing. Full Story »

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by Jim Filby - Oct. 1, 2008

This says it all... I could not possibly agree more regarding the lack of true media analysis and coverage of the political environment. A quote cited in the article is a good summation "Voters are bombarded with information about which contender has 'what it takes' to be the best candidate. Who can deliver the most stirring rhetoric? Who can build the most attractive facade? Who can mount the wiliest counterattack? Whose life makes for the neatest story? Our political and media culture reflects and drives an obsession with who is going to win, rather than who should win." M. Halprin HEAR ! HEAR " a must read article this election season!!

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