Anyone else feel this way?

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TXA&M07

TXA&M07

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My wife brought this to my attention some time ago and I reminded her not to be so judgmental of the media, but, now I think I am seeing her point. Even here in Texas it seems to be true. She stated that it appears that the media is focused so heavily on this election race being between 2 candidates, Obama and Hill. They hardly ever make mention of McCain and when they do so, it is around 10% of the amount of time the spent covering the Dems. Anyone else notice that? I know it is historical being the first time for a non anglo, and a woman, but my Lord! This election will have a Republican Candidate.

Your thoughts?.... as I am feeling political today.
 
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He is already the rep. candidate. The race is between Hill and Obama. I see what you are saying and I am getting sick of it myself but I see the reason for it.
 
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My statment that there will be a Republican Candidate was a mere slight towards the media. Im aware that he is, Im just not sure the media has chosen to acknowledge that. Their focus is lob sided at best.

I'd like to use the comparison:

Holtz to Notre Dame - as - Media is to Dems.
(atleast in this election)
 
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KB5252 said:
He is already the rep. candidate. The race is between Hill and Obama. I see what you are saying and I am getting sick of it myself but I see the reason for it.
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Agree with this.

Personally I'm glad they're getting all the attention. The more the American people get to hear their plans the better chance they won't get elected. Of course I'm making a big assumption the they will vote on the issues :ermm:
 
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also, why do you think there is reason for it and if so, how is it justified. Arent we suposed to view it from both perspectives?
 
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I do not see this as media bias playing out at all. I'm not saying that the bias doesn't exist, but that isn't the cause of this. We tend to (as Americans, or perhaps people in general) draw inspiration/interest out of contest/enemies. McCain is basically shoring up his base right now, saving a lot of money, and getting ready for the fight. There is not a lot of national interest in that. On the other hand, the Dems are fighting it out, name calling, and looking bad in the process - and the media will always focus on that. If the Dems had wrapped up before the Reps..then the Reps would obviously be getting a lot more coverage than they are now (keeping in mind the Dem candidate would still get some press time with traditional bias kicking in).

The media will cover McCain a lot more as it actually becomes a fight again between him and someone specific.
 
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TXVOL07 said:
I agree, but it raises this question:

Do you think McCain can basically win by default without that much exposure to Americans?
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He will get his exposure. There are benefits and risks to wrapping up your nomination early. The media isn't going to cover your victory laps...but they'll catch up with you at the next race. Keep in mind, though, that the Dems are burning a lot of rubber that they may need to beat McCain....
 
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TXVOL07 said:
I agree, but it raises this question:

Do you think McCain can basically win by default without that much exposure to Americans?
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People know McCain. The other two are just getting so much coverage because the official candidate hasn't been determined yet. It's still early in the process though, once the Democratic candidate has been selected officially the media SHOULD shift it's focus. That's when you should start raising an eyebrow, after the Democratic candidate has been determined.
 
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I don't think all the attention is actually helping the dems. The more exposure these 2 get, the more opportunities they have to stick their foot in their mouth. See "sniper fire" and elitist comments.
 
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Simple. Divide and conquer. A house divided amongst itself cannot stand. McCain wins. All he has to do is keep his mouth shut, don't make waves, and it's a done deal. Unless something REALLY big comes up about him.
 
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superdave1984 said:
Simple. Divide and conquer. A house divided amongst itself cannot stand. McCain wins. All he has to do is keep his mouth shut, don't make waves, and it's a done deal. Unless something REALLY big comes up about him.
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Errr....I don't know. The Dems may seem divided now, but if the early summer nomination-wrap-up plan actually goes through, then the Dems will have time to recover. I suppose the big question as always is the independent voter. If the Dems can come out of this without turning the independents off, it will be a serious race. The independents are not turned off yet...
 
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allvol123 said:
I don't think all the attention is actually helping the dems. The more exposure these 2 get, the more opportunities they have to stick their foot in their mouth. See "sniper fire" and elitist comments.
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I couldn't agree more, that's why I say let them talk all they want.
 
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I may have said it before, but I'll say it again. This might be the worst idea yet the Dems have ever had. Splitting the choice of their party brtween the first woman, and the first non anglo. Then, these two morons get on tv and bash it out with slurrs and name calling and mud slinging showing their best attributes. I agree with those of you that suggest we sit back and watch the show.
 
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