Republicans now have their own network on Fox, so guys who don't like to answer questions, like Trent Lott, have a place to go to hit softballs.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The rise of partisan media allows politicians to avoid tough questions and speak to friendly audiences.
- In plain terms
- Fox News lets Republicans avoid answering hard questions.
- What can you take from it?
- Partisan media ecosystems can enable politicians to evade accountability.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does media choice affect political accountability?
- Do all politicians use media to evade scrutiny?
Another view
It generalizes all Republican interactions with Fox as avoiding questions.
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