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BlueStreak

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3. Seriously, look at the money that floods into the media

Reply to sadbear (Reply #2)

Fri Sep 7, 2012, 02:35 PM

Sep 2012

It isn't just about "ratings". It is big bucks. In the modern era of media, it is the Olympics and the political seasons that are their "Christmas". They just get by the other times.

They don't just create the impression of a real horse race just to keep it interesting. This is part of the whole business model. It is all driven by money. They want those adds running in every possible market right up to election day.

Somebody who has a lot of inside experience and data should call them out on it.

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The DNC was devastating for Mitt Romney [View all] ProSense Sep 2012 OP

You mean he's not simply entitled to be president?! polichick Sep 2012 #1

The media certainly doesn't want this to be over yet. sadbear Sep 2012 #2

Seriously, look at the money that floods into the media BlueStreak Sep 2012 #3

Yup. n/t ProSense Sep 2012 #4