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Trump Chooses J.D. Vance as Running Mate – What’s the Impact?
From a strategic standpoint, the choice is dubious. Vance does not expand Trump's base beyond what he already holds. Moreover, Vance's limited political background raises concerns. Additionally, this decision risks losing a Senate seat in Ohio, a state that, while typically leaning Republican, is noRead more
From a strategic standpoint, the choice is dubious. Vance does not expand Trump’s base beyond what he already holds. Moreover, Vance’s limited political background raises concerns. Additionally, this decision risks losing a Senate seat in Ohio, a state that, while typically leaning Republican, is not assured in a special election.
Trump appears prioritizing loyalty over political calculation, which likely mitigates any concerns he might have regarding Vance’s candidacy.
See lessHow Should Media Accountability and Propaganda in US Politics Be Evaluated and Addressed?
The news media faces an integrity crisis. While there used to be a clear distinction between the objective news reporting and opinion pieces, nowadays it's evident that opinion pieces often dominate. Unfortunately, this is what attracts viewers. Another issue is the abandonment of the FCC's fairnessRead more
The news media faces an integrity crisis. While there used to be a clear distinction between the objective news reporting and opinion pieces, nowadays it’s evident that opinion pieces often dominate. Unfortunately, this is what attracts viewers.
Another issue is the abandonment of the FCC’s fairness doctrine in the mid-1980s, which previously mandated that media present both sides of politically controversial issues.
Moreover, the news industry is struggling financially. The rise of clickbait journalism has incentivized partisan reporting, as journalists find more success catering to the biases of their audiences.
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