The Press and Media's effect on Early American Presidential Elections

It is long, but very detailed. Very Professional My teacher loved it. (9) Period 6         Today, the press and media cause rampant swaying of the vote through their own opinions and reports. People are often misled with half-truths and believable rumors that can aid or ruin an election. Journalists and the newspapers often print things too hastily, without first investigating the truth or at least both sides of a story. Candidates abuse the media, using money as …showed first 75 words of 2638 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2638 total…wonder why he was not elected to a second term as president of the United States.         As you see, the press was, and is, a very fickle group. You are either with them, or against them. It makes men, breaks men, and aids one at the expense of another. Yet, I am glad we have such liberties and such an intriguing press that can be played like a big game where ultimately someone loses big.