“As media outlets multiply and it becomes easier to disseminate information on the Web and on cable, the news cycle is getting shorter- to the point that there is no pause, only the constancy of the Web and the endless argument of cable. This creates pressure to entertain or perish, which has fed the press’s dominant bias: not pro-liberal or pro-conservative but pro-conflict”
1) This passage comes when talking about the difference between when bush was exiting the white house and now. There was no facebook, twitter, youtube and information and news was sought through publications and television. It also comes during a talk about Obama the crazy amount of press he received, positive at that.
2) The first words that seemed interesting were “constancy of the Web and endless argument of cable” this is interesting because it was never present before the internet, now cable has to attempt to keep up with the internet. Another phrase which stuck out to me was “pro-conflict” which deals with how mass media presents information and attempts to entertain its viewers. Although the information might not be important to know, or even important at all, but if it deals with heads butting or some sort of conflict, people will eat it up.
3) I believe this passage is dealing with the changing face of the media and the impact that is having on presidential hopefuls during the campaign, as well as the entire White House once it’s in motion.
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