He's already excited about the next presidential election. Republicans are making noises. Even on today's tightly scheduled and scripted campaigning appearances, it's still possible for enterprising reporters to ask questions that help answer voter's concerns. But often, when candidates speak, you have to listen hard. For example, if a candidate is preaching public safety and domestic violence, he's probably after women's votes.
Most news directors agree that it depends on whether they are news.
But I am reluctant to let our newscasts be an open mike for the candidates. If that's what they want, I'll send them to our sales department. Getting Voters into the Act Heavy public involvement is an important part of WFIE's coverage. Then, whenever WFIE reporters have access to candidates they are armed with viewer questions as well as their own. They also add voter questions to their own during interviews.