seat to entertainment or whether profit-making motives will taint the content of the news (Jillson). The media brings attention to current events. When there is an outbreak of gun violence or a school shooting, and it is constantly on the news, in the papers and magazines, and on the news magazine shows, it creates a reaction from the viewers. This in turn, will often times have an effect on the Hill. Viewers are in an uproar about an issue and get on the phone to their Congressmen. The media selects and presents most if not all political information for us. Most political news comes from official political sources. Reporters depend heavily upon sources, press conferences, briefings, or official channels for information. In general, the public tends to ignore political affairs. When the public does pay attention, most political news comes from newspapers or television. Most people know little about issues but focus on immediate family or community issues. This tendency is exacerbated by sporadic and current style of media presentation. The public official and the journalist benefit from each other. Politicians can reach constituents, and reporters can reach and hold an audience. Journalist and politicians benefit from each other most during elections. Politicians need media exposure to reach voters (Jillson)....
