When it comes to politics, the way the media frames current issues has the ability to have a strong effect on the way people’s political opinions are influenced. Tactics such as agenda setting, the use of opinion leaders, and the spiral of silence can be utilized by political figures in order to sway public opinion … More Group Summary
By Tess Lesesne How Social Media Has Changed the Highest Office in the Land Since declaring his candidacy for presidency, Donald Trump’s twitter profile has absolutely exploded in popularity. Currently boasting 52.9 million followers, Trump is the first president to use Twitter as one of his main outlets through which he posts his thoughts and opinion … More The Twitter President
How does viewing politics through the news signify how politics is portrayed? Does the news show enough of whats going on in politics? Is it leaned towards a more negative portrayal or positive?
Politics in Mass Media 