Issues that are important to citizens similar to those in media a. TV influences political agenda b. But people less likely to take media cues on matters that affect them personally 5. Newspaper readers see bigger contrasts between candidate than do TV viewers 6. Prominence of the president 1. House quite restrictive a.
Most people believe media, especially television where they get most news a.
Liberal bias of journalists, especially national media Austin Ranney's analysis of the media concludes that cynicism pervades reporting, not liberalism. The loss of public confidence in the government may be the consequence. Need sources with different views 4. Studies on effects of journalistic opinions a. Insider stories raise questions of informant's motives in providing confidential information a.