Study: negative media coverage of Clinton soared in the last two weeks of the campaign
Source: Vox
Ten of Americas most prominent media outlets ramped up their negative coverage of Hillary Clinton in the final two weeks of the presidential campaign while also writing fewer positive stories about her, according to a new report released today by Harvard University researchers.
From late September to the middle of October around the time of the presidential debates the ratio of critical coverage of Clinton was roughly three positive stories for every two negative ones.
But as the election headed to a close, that gap dramatically widened. In the final two weeks, there were closer to seven negative pieces about Clinton for every two positive pieces, according to the report from Harvards Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics, and Public Policy.
Of course, part of that change was driven by new facts on the ground like the revelations about the FBIs decision to briefly reopen an investigation into Clintons private email server, and the WikiLeaks disclosures that Donald Trump voters may regard as legitimate reasons for more negative stories. But whatever the cause, according to the Harvard report, talk of Clintons alleged scandals hit their peak right before Election Day.
Read more: http://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2016/12/7/13872580/media-coverage-presidential-election
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doc03
(35,328 posts)raging moderate
(4,304 posts)There is nothing Hillary and Bill have been accused of that Donald Trump has not been accused of. And there is far more proof that he has actually done them. And worse. But most people don't know that.
napi21
(45,806 posts)Hortensis
(58,785 posts)Oh, much of the media was just following the groupthink, safety and comfort always found inside in the middle. But, we know the Koch alliance and others of their ilk were busy orchestrating this win from the background. Of course, colluders within the MSM were working with them.
Names can't be proven, now anyway, but patterns are there in cable network coverage, major newspapers, etc. The timing on this graph. The scope and timing of the AP's astounding lie that blanketed the entire nation and drew worldwide condemnation (but it wasn't the only one, just the biggest) suggests it was just another piece of comeyism--a major betrayal of trust. I
In addition to MSM agents, vicious anti-H lies were published in many media targeting an incredible range of groups. I'm remembering Anonymous for its string of incredibly vicious lies about Hillary, claiming to have uncovered the truth about her "Undeniable Ties to Terrorists," her as "Root of All Corruption," her "Lying for 12 Minutes straight," and many others. They made her sound like a female Satan, but like Wickileaks no evidence was ever forthcoming. But that wasn't needed.
still_one
(92,187 posts)in congress by stating in "breaking news, that the email investigation had been reopened", and than parading every right wing politician across their screen to propagate the lie.
Other networks were pushing the same bullshit, and adding more lies, such as "an indictment was pending on the Clinton Foundation"
Yes, it did affect the results.
world wide wally
(21,742 posts)still_one
(92,187 posts)NRaleighLiberal
(60,014 posts)StevieM
(10,500 posts)and also gotten James Comey and the FBI to investigate.
TomCADem
(17,387 posts)...and the media would have a field day with any email in which Hillary Clinton or her supporters were portrayed in less than flattering terms.
La Lioness Priyanka
(53,866 posts)moondust
(19,979 posts)They've covered the Clintons from every angle for 25 years. Now they've got a lot of new players and policies to keep their talkers talking (so they don't have to pay more reporters to go out and cover real news around the world).
joewicker_TX
(73 posts)Will continue to spread the bullshit lie of the "Liberal Media bias" and the ignorant lemmings will continue to believe and preach it.
shadowmayor
(1,325 posts)Les Moonves said straight up that STFU Donnie was good for business. Why would he skewer his golden goose?
Fuck the media and a special fuck you to the "liberal" side of the media aisle that give nothing but breathless coverage to every move STfU Donnie made. What an atrocious spectacle.
andym
(5,443 posts)and it is completely unsurprising that the news stories were unfavorable thanks to Comey.
Mr. Sparkle
(2,932 posts)i dont think they have a clue what they are up against
riversedge
(70,204 posts)Paladin
(28,254 posts)Kolesar
(31,182 posts)I don't get it.
YOHABLO
(7,358 posts)There's a whole lot out there that the public is clueless about and the powers that be are determined to keep it that way. Why isn't there a full investigation going on now? This should be a heightened security risk. We're so f 'd in this country.
killbotfactory
(13,566 posts)And the day before the election everyone in the media was crowing about how he was sure to lose.
The Hillary landslide narrative they promoted probably hurt turnout more than the fake scandals they parroted.
graegoyle
(532 posts)Trump's negatives were seen as positive characteristics by his supporters. The negative coverage of Hillary had a SUPPRESSIVE effect on those who would have supported her. The media has been giving negative coverage of Hillary FOR DECADES, but she is still popular.
orleans
(34,051 posts)grrrrr