POL_S 317 Lecture 28: Poly Sci 317 lecture 28
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Behind the scene negotiation vs appealing to the public. Modern presidents spend a lot of resources on going public. The absence of substantive or policy-oriented electoral forum. The journalist speak when candidates need to speak. There isn"t equal opportunity for candidates to express their ideas. Us media system has to rely on advertising and audience size so a candidate who gets the most views will receive the most air time. Some countries in europe shorten their election cycle and they make it mandatory that they have to give equal airtime so all candidates.
