Two months ago in November, Harvard University released a study that showed 88% of the public thought the media coverage of the elections was too focused on "trivial" matters.
I have to agree with the 88%. These pundits ARE talking to only each other. Worse yet -- it's actually affecting the way campaigns are run. Candidates play into these pundits because, well, they're so visible. In fact, I believe the pundits actually instigate this issue.
I draw your attention to another fairly relevant source:
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Here is the actual study in PDF format: http://www.ksg.harvard.edu/leadership/images/CP...
I have to agree with the 88%. These pundits ARE talking to only each other. Worse yet -- it's actually affecting the way campaigns are run. Candidates play into these pundits because, well, they're so visible. In fact, I believe the pundits actually instigate this issue.
I draw your attention to another fairly relevant source:
http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?v...