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The media doesn't have a role in declaring victory in elections.
by Grakel 6y ago
The media doesn't have a role in declaring victory in elections.
- implements 6y agohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_Estate https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_Estate Not an official one, but certainly one of political influence: “Though it is not formally recognized as a part of a political system, it [News Media] wields significant indirect social influence.” The media “shifts ground” - in this case making it very hard for President Trump to continue to frame the issue in a way to suit himself.
- lreeves 6y agoThe media in this case is using approximately grade 6 math skills to tally up electoral college votes and declare that beyond most reasonable doubt Biden won. I think you're overestimating what their role is here. They were also very cautious and could have made a declaration earlier than they did.
- Grakel 6y agoAl Gore was projected winner, and didn't concede until mid December.
- david927 6y agoThey can’t declare victory, only project. Personally, I’m suspicious of the results, but if nothing changes, if fraud is not discovered, it’s a fair call.