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This three-part series provides a comprehensive analysis of the media's impact on electoral outcomes, the problems with polling, and my forecasts for 2024. This first thread delves into the 2016 election and examines the significant influence of news outlets in the rise and election of Donald Trump.
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It has been widely discussed that the Russian government played a role in influencing the 2016 presidential election. However, it is equally important to consider the impact of the media coverage during that time. I would argue that the media influenced the outcome and handed Trump the presidency.
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Several cable news networks provided significant airtime to Trump, during which he repeatedly presented false statements that were not immediately fact-checked. Both Fox News and MSNBC featured Trump weekly, and this constant media exposure helped normalize Trump and legitimize his presidential run.
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At the same time, these networks prioritized coverage of Hillary Clinton's email server, the ensuing investigation, and the hacked emails. Although the authenticity of these hacked materials was never conclusively verified, they were still given significant airtime for discussion.
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WikiLeaks relied on the media to disseminate the hacked materials to the US electorate. Without media coverage, WikiLeaks' reach would've been limited. Media outlets played a key role in propagating the "Crooked Hillary" narrative surrounding Hillary Clinton, thereby shaping public perception.
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While the "Crooked Hillary" narrative flooded the airwaves, another prevailing narrative emerged in the media suggesting her assured victory. Numerous news outlets consistently released polls indicating Hillary Clinton's comfortable lead, implying a Hillary win was inevitable.
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The perception that "Hillary Clinton is untrustworthy" combined with the notion that "Hillary is likely to win regardless" influenced a segment of voters in crucial states, prompting many to stay home. Yes, media dynamics influenced the 2016 election, and similar patterns persist post-2016.
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The 2022 midterms highlighted the media's reliance on junk polls and biased commentary. Many in the press seemed too eager to amplify a GOP-driven narrative of an impending "red wave," even when valid data suggested otherwise. Now we see it happening again with Biden's age and his "likeability."
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Many in the media haven't learned anything since 2016. Discussing Biden vs. Trump polls a year before an election is premature and serves no legitimate purpose. Recent polls can be off the mark even just days before an election, so no one should trust a 2024 poll in September 2023. It's reckless.
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On Wednesday, I will release the second part of this 3-part series. Watch this space...
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Brian Murray
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
Thank you for sharing and keeping us grounded! The election is a big deal!! Scary times to think the madness has a chance!!
08:19 PM - Oct 17, 2023
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Statman Stu
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
It has all been an inexorable march toward right-wing control of US media. Many networks Fox, OAN, & Newsmax are 100% promoting the GOP & demonizing Dems. The rest of the networks run with many promoted right-wing memes, like “stolen election”, which have dominated our media for 2.5 yrs.
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J Leep
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In response to Statman Stu.
Familiar US media companies have be purchased by right and/or right leaning actors.

Newsweek
CNN
to name a few.

People expect the message to stay the same but that isn't the case.
10:18 AM - Sep 13, 2023
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Jonathan Meyers
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
Here's a contemporary example. Why is the lead story on #CNN .com right now (on 911 no less) #Trump making another accusation against a public official? Why is this a top story? The irresponsibility here is that publicizing this, gives the appearance of legitimacy to be accuser and the accusation.
08:17 PM - Sep 11, 2023
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Vonn
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
No question! MSM has been egregious! The latest news-Haley v. Biden as well as the numerous Biden v. TFG polls-are disgusting! I refuse to sit through/read such nonsense.
04:42 PM - Sep 11, 2023
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Rayna Flye
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
Thank you for this thoughtful response. Your analysis on Twitter was so careful and considered that it led me to bot sentinel which in turn had me happily sign up for Spoutible. Looking forward to further updates.
03:35 PM - Sep 11, 2023
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Ms Roach
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
I mean… I stopped watching MSM in 2016… except for The Reid Out and Ari Melber. What else can be done. This is craziness. You can’t make people think on their own.
02:56 PM - Sep 11, 2023
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Connie Hewitt
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In response to Ms Roach.
I agree. This is beyond frustrating. I feel like our democracy is in a slow motion trainwreck
08:04 PM - Sep 11, 2023
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frog_enabler
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
I followed Bouzy on Twitter for his astute critique of election polls. I'm so grateful that he started Spoutible & that it came to be. We saw how his idea, work, and this community made it happen. Now, I'm so glad to listen to his expertise again. The media creates narratives, fooling itself.
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Grant AF
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
Local news too with Sinclair at the forefront.
Viral video raises worry over Sinclair's political messaging inside local news - YouTube

A viral video compilation of local TV anchors is raising new concerns about the way Sinclair Broadcasting mixes news with conservative, partisan political op...

01:05 PM - Sep 11, 2023
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Grant AF
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2016 news cycle
Sinclair's Soldiers in Trump's War on Media - YouTube

Anchors at Sinclair-owned local news station parrot a script pushing Trump talking points and “the troubling trend of irresponsible, one sided news stories p...

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Dave May
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In response to Grant AF.
Ah, yes. The FCC said no to that combination.
01:27 PM - Sep 11, 2023
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VotingMatters ⚖️.
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
PREACH louder for the producers, anchors, editors, reporters, journalists, pundits etc who’s work solely protects the ultrawealthy owners’ assets under the guise of “news” all to Republicans’ benefit who in turn protect ultrawealthy owners’ assets rinse repeat. Network cable local news all slanted.
12:38 PM - Sep 11, 2023 (Edited)
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look4balance
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
Looking forward to you keeping me off the ledge.
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Kurt Seitz
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