Mass Media & Elections

Mass media is extremely influential in America today.  Between radio shows, television, print publications, and on-line stories, a significant portion of any American's day is affected by the media.  Although most stories start with facts, bias plays a large part in how things are presented to the public.

In Graber and Dunaway's Mass Media and
 American Politics, the authors write: 

"Media stories often create skewed impressions because they cannot report stories in detail or full context."

With a presidential candidate such as Donald Trump, I feel that the media could have quite a bit of sway in how the public will respond to his words if the full context is not conveyed. Unfortunately for Trump, there are times when all the context of the situation and what was said would appeal to the American public.

Is the media protecting Hillary?

I personally do not think they are.  News of scandalously deleted e-mails have not found in every form of media.  If anyone is protecting her, I would point toward paid-off prosecutors or judges.

I am interested to see if she will actually give under-oath answers before the election.