Tuesday, February 28, 2012

More on the GOP primary

Here's a follow up to our current events quiz discussion Tuesday, this coming from the Daily Show .

I think its interesting that the DS picked up on Romney's use of "sport" rather than "sports." Extra credit for the first response that names the famous literary character who frequently uses that word and how that might further reinforce the narrative that Mitt's an elite, out-of-touch rich guy.

BTW, I think to a certain degree Romney is getting the same unfair treatment from the media that Al Gore did back in 2000. Since the media is made up of far too many vapid hot-wind blowers rather than thoughtful news gatherers and reports, it's easier for them to focus on style rather than substance. Like Gore, Romney can be an awkward public speaker. But what candidates have to say should be more important to news reporters than the affectations they display while saying it.

Just report the news, don't try to play kid psychologist.

P.S. — I tried to post this after class Tuesday, but the Daily Show web site was down.

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