The major media and communications companies are the largestt beneficiaries of political campaign spending, through spending on political advertising. The same companies are among DC's biggest campaign contributors - explaining why it is so difficult to get big money out of American politics.
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Submitted by jonathan on Fri, 2008-07-04 06:41. Broadband/Cable | Legislation and Regulation | Politicking | NewswireComcast censors criticisms of itself and Rep. Carney
Submitted by jonathan on Wed, 2008-06-11 04:45. Broadband/Cable | Corporate Power/Consolidation | Legislation and Regulation | Politicking | NewswireNet neutrality, broadband deployment among top tech issues for campaign 08
Submitted by jonathan on Fri, 2008-06-06 03:16. Broadband/Cable | Communications Rights | Legislation and Regulation | Politicking | NewswireHisSpace: Obama's online success
Submitted by jonathan on Wed, 2008-05-28 10:30. Politicking | NewswireMedia muddle on McCain healthcare plan
Submitted by jonathan on Fri, 2008-05-02 11:38. Journalistic Practice | Media Literacy/Bias | Politicking | NewswireMickey Mouse media
Submitted by jonathan on Fri, 2008-05-02 11:34. Media Literacy/Bias | Politicking | NewswirePay no attention to the media behind the curtain
Submitted by jonathan on Thu, 2008-04-24 08:03. Journalistic Practice | Media Literacy/Bias | Politicking | NewswireSummary:
The press is convinced that badgering candidates about faux scandals is necessary because they "will be raised" in the general election, but it ignores its own crucial roll in shaping the terms of debate.

