Modern Media

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This paper contends that in modern society the citizenry of the United States maintains extensive expectations of its political representatives. It explains that from the onset of any campaign in the country today the individuals that run for public office are scrutinized for their political beliefs, their personal history, and the impact that they have with their public presence. the author claims that in recent years the media has found that when they are capable of creating a heightened tension between candidates for public office, they are also capable of creating entertainment that equals media dollars from the public that it is supposed to serve.

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"In modern society the citizenry of the United States maintains extensive expectations of its political representatives. From the onset of any campaign in the country today the individuals that run for public office are scrutinized for their political beliefs, their personal history, and the impact that they have with their public presence. In recent years the media has found that when they are capable of creating a heightened tension between candidates for public office, they are also capable of creating entertainment that equals media dollars from the public that it is supposed to serve. This focus on politics as entertainment is an issue that has many within the country questioning whether the media has crossed the line of ethical behavior, and is ceasing to do its expected job of informing the public with the truth about those in our political system. Traditionally Americans look to the news media as a source of precise ..."

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