Chris
11-02-2012, 03:08 PM
An interesting look at a possible media bias backlash.
This election's X-factor may be a gift to Romney from the mainstream media. It is the suppression of public expression of support for him. However, while pre-election polls may not have been fully recording it, Election Day may finally capture Romney's true support level for the first time -- to Obama's ultimate detriment.
If this theory of media-suppressed Romney support sounds unlikely, think again. The enormous fluidity of Independents' support has been the hallmark of the last two national elections.
...Despite this clear lead among Independents, it is still quite possible their support of Romney is undercounted.
The media's fawning coverage of Obama from 2008 until today has always signaled their "correct choice" when it comes to candidates....
...People know the conclusions that the media want them to reach. They also know the answers they are supposed to give. For both reasons, they may still be giving that answer to pollsters now, suppressing Romney's support.
...on Election Day we all may get a surprise -- most especially the media that did the most to create it.
@ Media Favoritism May Be Hurting Obama (http://spectator.org/archives/2012/11/02/media-favoritism-may-be-hurtin)
This election's X-factor may be a gift to Romney from the mainstream media. It is the suppression of public expression of support for him. However, while pre-election polls may not have been fully recording it, Election Day may finally capture Romney's true support level for the first time -- to Obama's ultimate detriment.
If this theory of media-suppressed Romney support sounds unlikely, think again. The enormous fluidity of Independents' support has been the hallmark of the last two national elections.
...Despite this clear lead among Independents, it is still quite possible their support of Romney is undercounted.
The media's fawning coverage of Obama from 2008 until today has always signaled their "correct choice" when it comes to candidates....
...People know the conclusions that the media want them to reach. They also know the answers they are supposed to give. For both reasons, they may still be giving that answer to pollsters now, suppressing Romney's support.
...on Election Day we all may get a surprise -- most especially the media that did the most to create it.
@ Media Favoritism May Be Hurting Obama (http://spectator.org/archives/2012/11/02/media-favoritism-may-be-hurtin)