Observing the leading candidates from the two major political parties, Jeb Bush for the Republicans and Hillary Clinton for the Democrats, I am wondering whether either really wants to be President of the United States. The expectations for both candidates are high, and both have seemed at times less than …
Read More »Election 2016: Reporters’ Questions to Candidates Are Designed to Generate Controversy, Not Enlighten.
Yes, it’s still 18 months until the 2016 presidential election, but the circus atmosphere surrounding the various campaigns is already inescapable for anyone paying attention to current events. In quiet times, some in the news media look for ways to generate controversy and ratings, and one their favorite traps for …
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