Answer the following using your knowledge of the medias and politics:
- How has electronic journalism changed the way politicians interact with the electorate?
- How has the internet changed the way we get information? What impact does that have on politics?
Electronic journalism has changed the way politicians interact with the electorate by making the news more immediate. These days, politicians can be interviewed and have their answers broadcasted live, minutes after a scandal or an achievement. The increasing use of television to research the news has also had a major impact on how politicians interact with the electorate. Now more than ever, the way a politician looks, talks, and even walks can influence their election; take Howard Dean's scream, which ruined his campaign, for example. These days, politicians must try harder and harder to get media attention, by doing things such as hosting the opening of a new restaurant, or visiting an already publicized event to get on the news.
ReplyDeleteThe internet has changed the way we get information in many ways. First of all, the increase in the use of the internet to gain information about the news has led to increased polarization in the sources of news. People continue to find a source of information, which is almost always biased, and stick to it; this leads to people's ideals being reinforced and their news distorted so as to fit their agenda's. The internet has also increased the value of personal opinions, through the use of political blogs. This allows people who otherwise have no influence, to reach hundreds or even thousands of people through the written word across the internet. This can lead to the spread of more biased or uneducated opinions being spread. Not to say that all media is bad; without blogs or news stations, millions of people would be left without pertinent information. The impact of internet on politics is that the internet polarizes the political spectrum of its readers, while making access to news sources with similar interests to the reader easier to access.
1) Electronic journalism has helped make democracy run smoother in the US. The internet and political bloggers work like protectors of the truth, they keep politicians in check. Electronic journalism reveals the transparency in elections and focus on the injustice done by the government and its officials. It also provides many viewpoints for people to read and to create their own thoughts. Television has made it so politicians can interact with opponents in presidential campaigns, letting the electorate listen to their policies.
ReplyDelete2) The internet has made the way we get information more accessible. Information is at our fingertips. Through the internet, we can connect with others and publish our thoughts. The internet has impacted politics through the emergence of political blogs, which reveal news based on their own liberal or conservative views. Most political blogs are biased toward the journalists own point of views so people are influenced.
1) Electronic journalism has changed the way politicians interact with the electorate in a variety of different ways. In today’s day and age, politicians know that the best way to reach out to the public and have their voices heard is through electronic journalism such as the internet, TV, and even the radio. With the rise of cable and cable news, we are now seeing more news outlets that “portray” different types of political bias. Due to these news outlets having “political bias”, certain politician’s opinions and stances are played on these news outlets. This in turn helps politicians because they are able to share their viewpoints and get noticed on certain news stations in hopes of acquiring people’s votes. Another way electronic journalism has changed the way politicians interact with the electorate is through advertisements. During election season when I’m watching TV or simply looking up a video on YouTube, advertisements of different candidates always come up. Most of the time, however, these advertisements appear in the form of attacks on opponents of the opposite political party. Although these commercials are in fact “negative” and do personally attack opponents, a lot of the time, people tend to believe what they’re saying regarding their opponent is true. The creation of the TV has also helped to establish Presidential and Vice Presidential debates. These debates allow viewers to tune in at the click of a button and develop their own political stance by listening to each candidate’s viewpoints.
ReplyDelete2) With the creation of the internet, we are able to access information of all sorts in a matter of seconds. The internet has allowed us to gain information not only quickly, but to our liking as well. For example, if we want to follow the unfolding of a certain natural disaster such as Hurricane Katrina, all we have to do is go on the website of the news outlet we typically watch and instantly, we are up to date on all things that have occurred since the last time we checked in on what was happening. The internet has also created a virtual world that allows people to state their opinions on all things political through sources such as political blogs, Facebook and Twitter. Due to the fact that millions of people have access to the internet, people’s political opinions have the opportunity to be seen by anyone. This idea, in turn can potentially influence people’s political mindset. The internet impacts politics in this way as well as in many other ways. Due to the fact that people are able to simply search things such as “What is Obama’s stance on immigration” and be presented with 449,000 results, the internet leaves room for people’s own interpretation on what they believe is true. Although the internet provides people with different information on all things political in a matter of seconds, we must always be careful when developing our own opinions based on what internet source we obtain our information from.
1. The use of electronic journalism has caused politicians to be more aware of their choices and also more cautious in their actions. Electorates are now able to see what the politicians say when not all are around and also how politicians interact with others. With the use of electronic journalism it is also easier for politicians to share their views on certain matters as well as being able to interact with us easier, which could boost them up or it could lead to their downfall; other politicians could use electronic journalism to tear down their opponents.
ReplyDelete2. The internet has allowed information about different parties and politicians more available. We are now able to access all types of information, whether it be raw or biased, but we are now able to develop our own out look towards them and develop our own viewpoints on the elections. The internet impacts politics either in a positive or negative way, it could reveal their true stance or identity, or it could show that they are really passionate about a certain topic.
1. Electronic journalism and the media has had a huge impact on politics and the electorate by providing information on social networks, influencing the new cycle and setting agendas, shaping public opinion by becoming more internet savvy, providing more fundraising opportunities, increasing political participation and youth voter turnout, and changing election results.
ReplyDelete2.The Internet has had tremendous influence on how we get our information on specific topics because gadgets like smartphones, laptops, and tablets can access the internet from almost anywhere. The Internet plays the role in politics by providing campaign information, activism, and how they govern. The capacity the internet creates for any individual who has access to the web to respond immediately to information- whether received online or offline- changes the way the political world operates.
1. Electronic journalism created a more public, more personal relationship between the electorate, the politician, and the people through mass media. The politicians will be able to ask the questions they want to be answered and probably what the people would want to be answered. The whole nation is capable of watching television or even listening to the radio so the electorate must be careful with what he or she says. However, this may lead to false accusations and ideals that do not agree with the beliefs of the electorate and the beliefs of the people. Some electorates only say the things people want them to say which could most definitely mislead many in the future. Politicians on the mass media can really force answers out of many electorates and these answers can be interpreted in different ways. Also, electronic journalism provided a clearer way for ordinary people to interpret the ideals of the electorates.
ReplyDelete2. Today, the internet is the ultimate communication network. It is an intricate network full of different opinions, beliefs, and values. The internet is our prime source of information and many people rely on it heavily. On the internet, people post blogs, write articles, and review situations in many different ways. These people provide all this information with their own voice and their own opinion. When people try to research one of these topics, the writers voice will bleed into the opinions of the researchers. All these different opinions can persuade the many internet users to the different sides of politics which immensely influences politics and could potentially sway the poll numbers. Because the internet is the primary source of information, including politics, people will have many opinions and can be influenced by many other on the world wide web.
1.) Electronic journalism including, but not limited to, television and social media, has changed the means through which politicians communicate with voters. These men and women seek to communicate with each citizen in ways that give those individuals the feeling of being informed directly. Television could be considered the main outlet through which their political views and stances can be vocalized, whether it be through the broadcast of an address, an interview, or a talk show appearance. Even commercials during an election can win or lose supporters for the candidates. This communication can make the viewers feel like they are being spoken to individually. The ever evolving social media networks provide yet another outlet targeting more tech savvy voters in their own, comfortable element. Social media is also used to promote public appearances and broadcasts. For example, if President Obama is scheduled to make an address, his twitter feed might provide information for stations or websites where the people can tune in. Online articles can also give an interview play-by-play or something of the sort, but this along with all media coverage is subject to bias regardless of a politician's intent.
ReplyDelete2.) This generation has millions of gigabytes of information at their fingertips thanks to our friend, the Internet. Although people were still able to access a percent of this information through newspapers, magazines, and other printed works in years past, that cannot compare to the instantaneous results that current technology provides. Every person on the planet can find something of interest to them in a matter of seconds with access to a computer, mobile phone, tablet, etc. This ability applies to political information too. As mentioned previously, social media websites like twitter and facebook are not only outlets for politicians personally, but also provide space for political ads. Online political blogs have become increasingly poplar as well. Any person favoring a specific party can go to conservative, liberal, or independent websites publishing blogs weekly, or even daily to keep up with the latest news. The internet allows individuals to filter what they see politically as well by seeking out what they specifically want to see. The internet, along with other forms of media, also provide more knowledge about politicians as people. Perhaps it is too much information for us to know about the character of our governmental leaders, considering the country got along just fine without it in the past. Nonetheless, we are provided with every speech, opinion, and scandal concerning the government with more and more bias that will continue to influence the way our citizens vote.
Thanks to electronic journalism, politicians are able to connect with the electorates in a more direct, more personal way that opens up the opportunity to have a dialogue with the citizens. Politicians will use social media to get their messages out there, use it to gain responses, and allows the people to see what they stand for. Nevertheless, television has a way of portraying a politician in any way they like; therefore, it’s hard to tell what’s the truth and what’s just good T.V. However, any time a president takes strong action on an important policy issue, television focuses its attention by putting it high on the policy agenda. The media and politics come hand in hand. Whenever a problem or event surfaces, people can expect immediate governmental responses—all accessibly live via their television. Image making of a politician is crucial when it comes to the media. Because of this, those running for office must learn how to interact with and, if possible, control the media. Once elected, politicians devote a huge deal of time and money in hopes of handling the media in order to portray themselves the way they want electorates to see.
ReplyDeleteThe Internet has had a significant impact on the way we gain information, and the effect on politics. Nowadays, people follow the news with their televisions, computers, cell phones, tablets, e-readers, etc. And luckily the news is more easily accessible to Americans. For the most part, however, the Internet serves as a research tool; any questions can be answered instantly. In contrast to television, the Internet can be more purposeful and explainable—television will only tell you what you want to hear, depending on the selective channel. We can find out anything about a certain politician; stories, platform, scandals, etc. Due to the new, and very vast way of communication, campaigning and politics have made important changes. Readers and viewers now have the ability to respond in a way that’ll challenge the media or politicians, and get their opinions across. Thankfully, because the information on the Internet is so readily available, people can form their own opinions and act upon them accordingly to which candidate they believe is best fit.
Due to the growth of electronic journalism, electorates can get information about candidates faster then ever. Because of mass media people get news immediately after it happens. This affects candidates in positive and negative ways. If they do something good its seen by many people, but if they say or do something considered bad, if will greatly effect them in a negative way. They have to be very careful about what they're saying and doing 24/7. However, it is also good in that it keeps the public updated and they can interact with candidates easier.
ReplyDeleteThe Internet is one of the best things we have available to us today, because we get any information we want instantly. We can find answers or info on anything imaginable. This affects politics because people can search whatever they'd like about them, and find the answers. Nothing is hidden, even very personal stuff. It also makes for lots of false information put out there, which can negatively affect campaigns. However, overall I think it helps campaign run better. Politicians can put ads all over the internet, as well as political blogs.
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ReplyDeleteBoth of the topics of electronic journalism and internet media seem to play hand-in- hand with each other, as now we find that the internet holds most of the nation’s political views through electronic journalism. There are benefits, and also costs to the quick display of the government’s actions that are at the fingertips of the American people.
ReplyDeleteMost of the electronic journalism that plays with the electorate is set to either exploit, or create a heroic personality in a candidate. Journalism has and always will be very impacting on an electorate, and could either boost the view of a possible voter, or it could completely change the opinion. However, electronically, the journalism is much easier to upload, spread, and discover by electorates. Journalists nit-pick at certain things about a candidate and or an issue, to try and make a more personal connection with electorates. This personal connection obviously plays very well, or on the other hand very devastating in a candidate’s career. So what candidates do, is they try to appeal to the journalists and make the best impression they can on the little things. The way they speak, the people they look to talk to, and the issues that they speak on, are all heavily perfected because they know that any electorate can find a slip in a candidate, and devastate their career, all through electronic journalism set to exploit a candidate.
The power of the internet is far greater, because it goes beyond journalism. The internet is a vast, indescribable world that gives any person the ability to find information in seconds. While this is very easy and convenient for the people, it lays out opportunities to sway opinion and promote candidates. Not just only in a campaign subject, but also in worldly issues. Social media plays a big role in what people want to talk about now, and search engines like Google are used to find information about what's hot very quickly, allowing the people to be educated on whatever they please. Politically, the internet seems to be a way of displaying information, and sometimes more than necessary. The government is politically naked with the country able to find information out seconds after an event happens, because it is all found with the rapid internet. The internet has changed the demand of the people, and as the internet becomes faster and more frequently used, it will continue to play a huge role in shaping the future of our nation’s politics and campaigns.
1) Electronic journalism has made it so people can pick and choose from numerous news sources. Politicians can express their viewpoints without any skewing done by the media or TV programs. This allows for politicians to connect with voters on a more personal level. The voters have more options of news outlets to choose from and usually choose from a source in which closely resembles their views. A possible downside of having all these news outlets tailored to either a democratic or republican viewpoint is that people will only watch/read what they want to. Instead of becoming informed on different news sources, people will tend to go back to the same source. Also, candidates have to be much more conscious in how they conduct themselves. Any slight screw up could be completely blown up and used against them by all the political bloggers out their waiting for their adversary to make a mistake.
ReplyDelete2) The internet has made a slightly different impact on how we get our information. Everything happening around the world is updated every second. That means that in order to make the most profit, news sources are going to display whatever it is that gets the best reviews. Politics understand this concept and are forced to do whatever it is that will gain the most popular appeal. Sometimes, what the media wants to hear isn't exactly what they need to hear, or what it is that politicians want to tell them.
1. Electronic journalism has increased the speed of information distribution exponentially. Every word spoken by a politician and every image of him can reach national attention in a matter of minutes. Politicians now act under high scrutiny and have had to alter the way they practice politics. They are forced to make public statements that are passive and empty of meaning to avoid the wrath of social media sensationalism that might otherwise follow brutal honesty. There are fewer opportunities for the electorate to hear candidates give opinions that aren't carefully scripted by communication staff. With the rise of electronic journalism, real politics is pushed further into elitism and closed-door discussions, alienated from voters behind a veil of artificial theatrics and empty promises.
ReplyDelete2. The Internet has given individuals the ability to become public advocates without expressly joining campaigns or conducting traditional campaign activities like canvassing and door-knocking. Denizens now have the ability to reach hundreds if not thousands of people at once, via social media posts, pages, and groups. This means that grassroots political battles are often fought solely online, by voters themselves against other voters. As a result, many political campaigns are refocusing their marketing strategies from TV and yard signs to Youtube and Internet ads. Politicians and seasoned campaign staff have grown adept at firing up online communities through Facebook pages and Twitter accounts. The goal of many political campaigns is to now not only earn the votes of citizens, but also get them to invest themselves in electing the candidate.
Electronic Journalism has changed politics at a very basic level. Where before politicians were above the normal people, inside their own status of “Government” a seemingly untouchable status – nowadays politicians are often viewed as everyday people and are known at a far more personal level. FDR was an alcoholic and a bit of a sketchy person, but the way in which he came off as a politician – as a leader specifically, very heavily appealed to the masses and he was one of the greatest presidents ever. JFK was a womanizer and was even quoted saying “When I don’t have a woman every three days or so I get a terrible headache.” However none of this was really publicized until much later and it didn’t play a role in the presidency. Now politicians are ordinary people, we know them on an almost personal level. The fact that we can tweet Obama means a lot because he isn’t on an elevated platform, he’s a person. These men and women not only need to meet the public’s criteria as a good leader but also as a good person. Whether that is right or wrong is highly debatable. The more personal nature of the relation between the populace and the government means that elections also become more transparent. The immediacy of topics is also a very hot topic, due to the quickness of news traveling Politicians need to be very fast in preparing to address topics that come up. The Paris shooting, for example, needed to be handled quickly. Within a few hours of the attack ending the government would need to comment on it – whereas it would take a few days before electronics really got advanced.
ReplyDeleteThe internet has primarily changed the places from where we get information. When there were only 3 news networks the news was just that – news. The election, the speeches, the information was all the same it was just from different sources. Now we can handpick the information that we want to ensure our own beliefs and opinions. Someone who identifies as more conservative will probably spend time watching FOX news, while more liberal individuals may read the Huffington Post. While the news is still just the news, now different outlets put spin on the articles in order to garner support for their own viewpoint. Obama may sign a bill – and how MSNBC and FOX talk about that bill will be completely different. It will be the same bill but the way that the news is put will likely reflect the political opinions of the station – and therefore the viewers – rather than simply discussing the bill. This leads to extremely political dichotomies between the two major parties – with each casting a highly politicized version of the article. This is so that they can continue to gain viewers who believe in the same values – OR to stir the pot against those who oppose those values. It creates an extremely political environment where a Liberal can confirm their beliefs by only going to liberal sources and a conservative can confirm their beliefs by only going to conservative sources. The internet has also allowed for a more advanced network as far as parties are concerned. With the advanced communication we have today it’s easy to quickly assemble fundraisers and raise political activism. However, it has also led to an oversaturation of information for everyday people. The vast majority of moderates will see/hear so much “political stuff” that we grow tired of it and start to just tune it out. The minority of people who are polarized on issues will take advantage of the opportunities they get.
1) Electronic journalism has completely transformed the way politicians interact with the electorate. First of all, electronic journalism means that every little move of a politician, whether it be a good or bad move, is documented. This means that there are many eyes on politicians at all times so they must always attempt to put their best foot forward. In a way it creates for an artificial front a politician must put on in order to gain the electorate's votes. However, it also allows our government system to remain fair and just.
ReplyDelete2) The internet has created one center in which people can access information on just about anything. Because of this, we now are informed through social media, news articles online, blog posts, videos, etc. This means that instead of being sure you have a reliable source to get information on politics, we now must check our source because every one has access to posting false information on the internet. It also means that we are getting so-called "slanted" information from all kinds of viewpoints because there are many more opinions on the internet than say, a single newspaper or magazine. The internet influences voters' opinions every day and politicians must be aware of the constant flow of media that could be hurting their campaign.
With the increased amount of electronic journalism politicians have to filter what they say so their words do not have repercussions. Everything that is said by politicians is instantly recorded and can be broadcasted worldwide with the click of a button. The increased abilities of communication have brought about drastic changes for the better and for the worse. News can now reach millions of people incredibly quick however with so many people having access somebody is bound to be offended by every comment. Politicians nowadays have to watch every word that comes out of their mouths which causes them to not be able to be straight up.
ReplyDeleteWith increased use of the internet news is able to be spread much quicker. There is an immense amount of knowledge at the finger tip of any internet user. The ability to send things and see news live increases peoples ability to interact with politics and gives users the ability to put their point of view out there. Users can also search certain websites or news outlets that tend to have the same views as them, however this can be good and bad. It's bad in the fact that people do not see the entire picture and do not see both sides which is very important. There are a bunch of sources at each personals disposal which is an amazing thing.
Electronic journalism has allowed the electorate to learn about the candidates faster due to the internet and Tv. This can be a negative thing since a scandal publized on television and the internet can ruin a candidate with in minutes due to how fast information is now spread . The positive aspect is that people can pick which news sources they want to look at.
ReplyDeleteInternet has changed the way we get information because now everything is faster. People don't have to wait for the newspaper to come out to get information because now at the click of a button people can look at any information. The internet has changed politics because now candidates can use any type of media to get their view to the voters.
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ReplyDelete1. Politicians have always attempted to please every person in their constituency (and the electorate when they are up for election), but the introduction of electronic news has had an adverse effect on their ability to do this. Electronic news runs round the clock, there is no such thing as the 6 o'clock news when the internet is always running. It means politicians can spread their message all the time. They can use instant electronic news to their advantage or it can be detrimental to their campaign.
2. The internet revolutionized the way we get information. Almost all knowledge from the entirety of human existence can be found on the internet...which can be accessed from our pockets. All it takes is a simple query on Google and one can have more information than one can conceivably process in a lifetime. The effect on politics has been significant. Politicians' lives are under far more scrutiny than ever before. Their twitter accounts are watched carefully for even a hint of improper grammar, or, God forbid, an offensive comment. Politics isn't so much about the pretty face anymore, it's more about the pretty social media.
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DeleteElectronic journalism has pushed candidates into fomenting a relationship with the electorate by manipulating the media; for example, candidates stage media events (commonly perpetuating the idea that they are “just like the ‘average Joe’”), hold press conferences, and leak news to gauge the public’s reaction to certain events, as Hillary Clinton has purportedly done in order to determine her prospects of winning the Election of 2016. However politicians manipulate the media, it is understood that to promote themselves, they must be in the eye of the public…and while television does an adequate job of it, the internet has become an even more popular source for citizens to learn about politicians/politics.
ReplyDeleteThe internet has made it easier and quicker for us to obtain information; however, it has done so at the expense of citizens’ political awareness. We need not wait for the newspaper or for the news to give us information anymore, for, in the most literal sense, we now have technology at our fingertips. Yet, as our technology has evolved, so has the way the media delivers information. In the past, journalists were constrained to the space allotted them in newspapers and magazines---with the internet, additional information about stories can be posted on news channel websites. Still, problems arise with this type of information dissemination…people want to get news quicker and easier, so the aforementioned isn’t likely to occur---with regards to politics, this idea is problematic. Because the media can produce news with greater speed, viewers are provided with news [that is] compressed into 30-second segments; therefore, only “newsworthy” tidbits are covered. In cases such as this, important [political] issues may be overlooked, and viewers remain mostly unaware of candidates’ stances on certain subjects. Nevertheless, for the politically savvy individual, the internet does provide campaign websites and blogs, which shed light on political agendas as well as on (inter)national events. The important thing to remember is that not all media (blogs, websites, etc.) regarding politics is true or unbiased, and one must decide whether he or she is viewing an objective source.
1) Electronic journalism has increased the chances and exposure of politicians to the electorate. Their relationship is more direct, because our advanced methods of media and technology have raised the speed at which news can be broadcast to individuals. It has helped democracy run smoother. But with that being said, it also allows the behavior, policies, and actions of politicians to be monitored. Based on what people see being broadcast, although it is selective exposure, shows people the type of individuals that they may be voting for. It gives the general public an opportunity to see any events, failures, or choices, that may affect their viewpoint on someone later on. This makes politicians aware that they are constantly being watched. It gives them an edge because they can portray themselves in whatever way possible (like Romney as a "common man"), but it also holds them accountable.
ReplyDelete2) The internet has changed the way we look at politics by decreasing our political awareness of events occurring nationally and globally. Even though the internet has increased our ability to obtain information, it does so at the expense of the public. Now, the main goal is profit. While many news stations discuss current issues, they do it in a way that attracts viewers. For the most part, this results in the coverage focusing on the politician's personal life rather than his/her choice in policy. It attracts the attention of people, because gossip is hard to resist, but it distracts from what knowledge people must be exposed to. This creates an objective view, because the internet shows its viewers what they think they'll like, but not what they need to know. The internet impacts politics by making them more exposed to the world, but maybe not to the extent that people need. The internet discusses and helps formulate opinion on politics, but not as directly as needed.
1) Electronic journalism has changed the way politicians interact with the electorate by making the news more up to date, live, and others ways too. There are many bloggers out there who keep people informed about the truth and are always keep politicians in check. Electronic journalism also focuses on the injustices made my government and or government officials. Politicians also use electronic journalism to reach out to the people. Mostly by using the Internet, tv, and why not the radio! They are able to get their message out to the people and they are able to get notice and in return they hope to get people's vote.
ReplyDelete2) The Internet has changed the way we get information by making it more easy and accessible to obtain. Now a days the Internet is what people use the most on an everyday basis. We can connect with others and share points of views, even start a blog about something and get others peoples opinions. These blogs reveal news based on our views, whether it is liberal or conservative. Most of these blogs are bias and influence a lot of people.
Electronic journalism has not changed the way politicians interact with the electorate but more so evolved it. It has created a filter for the politicians words so they aren't offensive or hinder any chances to fall behind. It has also given politicians a way to broadcast themselves to a wide audience by the simple click of a button. Twitter, instagram, all social media allows politicians to get their point across in the limit of 140 characters or by visual appeal. Although this can be extremely useful and can be a positive way for politicians to be advertised it also creates a lack of personality with people. It seems as though their image upon social media reigns higher than how they wish people to view them in real life. It allows politicians to stage positive propaganda and advertisements for themselves and in tern looks good upon them and creates a better relationship with the electorate, as well as makes them more appealing to the electorate.
ReplyDeleteThe internet has changed the way the public view politics as well as politicians because an immense amount of information is available to us all at the click of a button in our pockets. Most people own smart phones and are increasingly active on social media sites and this therefore allows people access to anything the second something is posted. Politicians words are easily accessible online no matter if they are deleted or taken back, they are permanently available to anyone to access. This has allowed the public more of an inside look into politicians and their lives with politics. It has also taken a large privacy factor away from politicians and has made almost every aspect of their lives public meaning that they must pick and choose their actions carefully for the repercussions could be drastic.
Electronic journalism has altered the way politicians distribute their views and information. It's also changed the way that the electorate in which they communicate to recovers and takes in that information. It has essentially broadened the information that the politicians make public and personalized the relationship that the candidates have with the voters. The decisions that they make can not only be more specific to their point of view, but also more desirable to their parties and providers. It has opened the media-based politics outlet up to increased fundraising opportunities, potentially(but sometimes unreliable)higher voter turnout, and increased interest in the processes in general.
ReplyDeleteThe internet has also broadened public information. Obviously news travels quicker with more advanced and modern technologies, but the way we perceive that news has also changed. Entire news stories or political bios are limited to what there headline reads and are subject to assumptions, sometimes falsely. The internet has also given more reason and purpose to the opinions of others. Personal voices can now be spoken and are now more valued by readers. This provides politicians with an additional area to gain support and win over voters and makes their viewpoints more easily accessible.
Electronic journalism has changed the way politicians interact with the electorate by making everything about them more public. Politicians must carefully monitor what they say because the electorate can easily judge every aspect about them through electronic journalism. Electronic journalism has made politicians more personable. The electorate is able to access criticism about politicians faster electronically. Reviews of every move politicians make are at the electorate's fingertips immediately. This makes electronic journalism a very important tool for both politicians and the electorate.
ReplyDeleteThe internet has allowed for the public to get information faster than ever before. People everywhere are constantly on their mobile devices using the internet to access news about the world around them. Politicians and their lives are completely exposed to the public through the internet. The electorate can know whatever they want about a politician whenever they want to know it. This causes politicians to be more careful about what information they release to the public. Political blogs have also become a large part of politics made accessible by the internet. People can state their views, show support, and criticize and have this information public to voters. Political blogs especially have made the internet a critical tool in politics.
1. Electronic journalism has drastically changed how politicians interact with the electorate by making responses immediate, more direct, and also making them more careful. With electronic journalism, everything they say or do, whether it be good or bad, has the possibility of being documented. This can be both good and bad for politicians, as it can bring them support or lose support of the public. It has also caused politicians to be quick to react because news can now be reported within minutes of it happening and responses from politicians will be demanded immediately. Electronic journalism also gives politicians the ability to be more direct with what they want to put out, whether it be social media or television news. They can quickly tweet something which is more user friendly to much of the public rather than a long speech on a television channel that would not reach much of the younger population.
ReplyDelete2.The Internet has changed the way we receive information because it is much more accessible and quicker than a newspaper or even a television news channel. It only takes seconds to capture a moment in a video or picture and send it out for the world to see. Most of the time today, social media is what stirs up the most talk about an event. People are constantly on social media and their phones. It is how we communicate with others and keep up with current events. It also gives people the opportunity to share their opinions and thoughts and read others. Politics are impacted by having more exposure (good or bad) and the ability to also utilize social media to quickly address topics and see immediate reactions to what they have to say. They can gauge the opinion of the pubic quickly and adjust.
1) Electronic journalism has changed the way politicians interact with electorates because the news is more readily available these days. I can turn on the television and see how a politician talks and walks, while reading their body language and facial expressions. The first time I see this person on the television, I will immediately make a first impression judgment and this is probably the same for many electorates. That puts a lot of pressure on politicians because that means that they have to come with their “A game” every single time. Politicians are being watched all the time, whether they make a good choice or bad, it will be exploited in so many different ways. If an electorate doesn’t have a television, they can read all about a politician on the computer. If the reader doesn’t know which way the article is slanted, they may get a bad first impression from that article. Politicians have a tremendous amount of pressure on themselves now-a-days due to all of the technology, making it easier for electorates to access information about a politician.
ReplyDelete2) The Internet has changed the way we get information tremendously. If I missed an event, I can just look it up and get the same information or more anyway. The world is moving at a faster pace, and the Internet and media allows us to slow it down a tad. The Internet offers so many diverse ways to find sources of information; from a newspaper, to a blog, to a news article. These sources tend to very biased and can sometimes come from an uneducated source, especially political blogs. Political blogs are growing vastly because anyone can voice their opinion on a topic. This exercises our freedom of speech to maximum heights. In other countries, a citizen could get sent to jail for voicing their opinion. The Internet has changed the way we get information because it makes all news so readily available to anyone. The impact this has on politics is what shapes what we see and hear everyday. We are virtually “brainwashed” by the news with information that they want us to hear, but we have the choice to listen or read about whatever we want to know. The Internet has changed politics forever. Politics will never be what it used to be ever again.
Electronic journalism has increased the ease of which politicians can interact with their electorate. The days of written press, including magazines and newspaper, are long gone. Instead, they've been replaced with the likes of television, the internet, and even the radio. The increasingly relied upon electronic journalism has made politicians more familiar to their voters. Politicians use media outlets to propel their political agenda, as well as their media persona. Despite being under incessant scrutiny, politicians use the new form of journalism to appear more dedicated, more involved, and more "normal." Media events are staged so that politicians can present themselves the best they can, though unfortunately it doesn't always work. Not only that, but electronic government has also made it easier for politicians to reach their voters. Over 60% of presidential campaign spending is on television advertisements. This allotment of money helps to spread a, hopefully, positive image of the candidate. Unfortunately, the increase of electronic media does also increase the bad press politicians receive. Any "baggage" politicians have, or any "dirt" can often be uncovered and used in an attack against the politician, making the interactions politicians have with their electorate not always so positive.
ReplyDeleteThe increasing popularity of the internet is derived, mostly, from the public desire for information. Social networking, e-mailing, and web surfing all help to make apparent even more information to the public. Information is, as cliche as it may be, always at our finger tips. There's a quote that goes along the lines of, "The internet is like a library, all the information is there, you just have to know how and where to look." While there is substance there, libraries quickly become outdated, while the internet can be constantly updated. This has, in my opinion, made politics more cutthroat than ever. Every claim any politician makes is documented somewhere on the internet, every event they've attended in their political career is public knowledge. The internet has made the scrutiny politicians faced under newspaper articles seem like a walk in the park. The internet has changed the game of politics.
Electronic journalism has allowed politicians to have an easier and more effective way of reaching the public by the media. They’re able to share their positions and stances to greater masses in very short amounts of time. Being able to get their information out so quickly also enables them to hopefully gain more support and votes; however, information being able to spread quickly is also detrimental to politicians. Scandals and leakage of private information can just as quickly be released, if not faster, and can hurt politicians’ images and campaigns very negatively. Not only can politicians be hurt by the media, but so can the people. Politicians know that the media is the most effective way to gain support, and so this could lead to them sugarcoating what they say, only saying what they think the people want to hear. This builds false expectations and hope for the people who just keep being disappointed. Electronic journalism has taken charge of television – election season is plagued with campaign advertisements, news stations tend to have a political bias, and political debates/speeches are often televised. Politics being so readily available to citizens on television allows more people to become more informed and develop their own political ideas, thus providing politicians with a very effective way to gain support.
ReplyDeleteThe internet allows for quick and easy access to all sorts of information, both true and false. Absurd scandals can quickly be leaked and false articles can very easily be made, but because it’s the “ever-so-convincing” internet, no matter the level of ridiculousness, browsers tend to believe anything they read or see on the web. This can effect politics by ruining the images of many politicians and by creating distrust and problems where none actually exist. False information trying to put someone on a pedestal can also easily be released, allowing for politicians to gain wrongful support. However corrupt the internet can be, it also is a very fast and simple way for politicians to publicize their views and influence voters. Politicians can create their own websites or blogs where they can make their opinions easily known. This is an effective way for politicians to persuade internet users to vote towards their side. Fans of politics and fervent voters can also create their own blogs and create articles trying to sway votes towards one side.
Electronic journalism is a double edged sword, a tool whose influence both plagues us and aids us. The politician is subject to an intense scrutiny, one not possible without the ease and speed of the internet. With this scrutiny, the politician is both brought down to our level, made human, with the capture of his or her everyday, and held to the same, now near impossible standard of image simultaneously. With Howard Dean's scream, we see the power of the internet to tear down its victims, but we can also see the use of the internet to a politician's advantage with Obama. Obama easily propagates the image that, yes, he is a human too by playing basketball, or referencing his race and lion king in a joke at the correspondent's dinner. But even with Obama's skill in handling the public, we can find images made negative like his moving of a wedding to play golf or frequent golf outings in general. The internet is both a tool and a danger to politicians. Coupled with hindsight of previous politicians and presidents, such as the womanizing but unanimously loved JFK, we can see a fundamental change in our ideology as a direct result of the internet. At our fingertips lies a vast treasure trove of information, a seething mass of opinions formed of the thoughts of both the educated and the ill-informed. It is easy for any average Joe with ten fingers and a brain to type "Obama" into Google and find two, three, ten, seventy differing opinions, but it is, sadly, not the case that most people will look at ten opinions, or even one opinion differing from their own. It is instead much easier for that same average Joe to cherry pick articles and writings that fit his own bias, to falsely affirm his own viewpoint, and feel as if he is gaining knowledge while never actually challenging his own beliefs. As a society we have become used to the internet, in its speed and its immensity, and the ease that technology brings us in general, slowly baited, gravitating towards bite sized articles reminiscent of chip bags - finished by most in minutes, and half empty; and we feel all the more knowledgeable even as we try less. The internet, then, catalyzes many things. In politics, it is polarization that is most visibly affected, as it is easy to find evidence to support your own biases, and easy to find an avenue to hotly debate topics you might not have been so ready to reveal your opinions on without the anonymity of the internet (i.e. every Youtube comment section ever). It is also easier for the media, political or not, to cater itself to what you wish to see, to ride the waves of internet trends, or for you to cater your internet viewing journey to your own opinions. The internet has also bred apathy - voter turnout in the younger generations continues to decline harder and harder. The internet is a whole new avenue that's changing politics every second - its influence is immeasurable.
ReplyDeleteNowadays, the American political system is classified as “high-tech politics” since the political agenda is heavily influenced by technology. Modern politics revolves around the control of the mass media. With the development of technology, candidates have guided the focus of the media toward scripted events, commonly referred to as “media events”. These events are more or less staged for the sole purpose of being reported and covered by the media. Franklin D. Roosevelt was the first to take advantage of the rise of electronic journalism referring to the media as an ally. Furthermore, with the rise of electronic journalism, the personal lives of many politicians have been exposed to the public, guiding the focus of the electorate on other aspects of politicians other than their policies. Also, a negative aspect of electronic journalism is the rise of investigative journalism. In this style of journalism, detective-like reporting methods are used, pitting politicians and media reporters against one another. The rise of electronic journalism has truly revised the way politicians interact with the electorate.
ReplyDeleteWith the rise of the internet, people have an entire library full of content at their fingertips. The emergences of political blogs and articles have impacted politics greatly by providing a simple outlet for political news. However, these blogs etc. tend to have their own bias views, either liberal or conservative, which strengthen the beliefs of their followers, and thus securing their dedication and in return, earning profit. Media reports on politics have turned into a profitable business, removing the essence of honesty from reports.
With electronic journalism, politicians are able to connect more personally with potential voters. Politicians understand that political success depends on getting their message to the public. With the increase in the use of television, that process has never been easier for the politicians. Politicians often stage activities primarily for the benefit of TV cameras. Politicians control their public image through tightly-scripted media events. Electronic journalism provides a check on the politicians, as they are constantly watched with every move they make. Politicians can quickly respond to criticism by putting themselves in front of a camera almost instantly after a scandal or accusation. When forming opinions on a potential candidate, it is important to diverse your sources of information, as electronic journalism can also be incredibly bias towards the party the news agency supports.
ReplyDelete2. The internet has changed the way we get information by providing endless pages about any subject at our fingertips. The internet has become an essential part to every Americans life with the creation of mobile mail and various social media sites. Whenever something major happens in the world, we can find out a lot quicker through headlines that pop up on our smartphones. The Internet makes it much easier for Americans to be politically informed. However, finding articles that are not bias about politicians can be fairly difficult. Online news is more focused on making money rather than prestige. It doesn’t help that people often only search for articles that support their viewpoint of a given situation. Politicians have to be aware about the negative news that is going around so they can prepare a way to respond.
1. Electronic journalism has revolutionized how politicians communicate with voters, as the communication is instantaneous. It's very obvious since the first televised presidential debate between Kennedy and Nixon, the way a candidate looks and acts is very important. The way a candidate presents themselves on social media sites such as Twitter is just as important, especially to younger voters. Many of the younger voters are going to be making their decision based off information they find online, on sites such as Twitter, as tweets can be used to get the gist of a speech or the candidate's stances across in 140 characters messages.
ReplyDelete2. The internet has made it much more convenient for one to read whats happening in the world of politics. Before, one would have to tune into their news channel of choice at a set time; now anyone can open up the websites of news providers. The internet has also allowed the average Joe to give his/her uncensored opinion on current affairs, providing readers with more choices than television ever offered. Also, candidates can respond and connect to their followers on Twitter quickly, responding to questions and such.
How has electronic journalism changed the way politicians interact with the electorate?
ReplyDeleteHow has the internet changed the way we get information? What impact does that have on politics?
1) Electronic journalism has changed the way politicians interact with the electorate because of the amount exposure that all forms of electronic journalism give these politicians. Historically, many elections before the 1960’s didn’t have a ton of continuously-updating sources of news; often, the electorate developed their opinions on candidates based on what they read in the newspaper, a form of media that is usually not immediate. This limited exposure didn’t allow for the candidates in a race to listen to the opinions of voters very much, and the discussion between politicians and the electorate often wasn’t likely. Now, through electronic journalism, the transfer of information is a two-way street between voters and candidates, and it is a much faster portal for discussion than it has been historically. Relationships between candidates and voters are much more straightforward and immediate now than they have been in the past, and a transfer of ideas is much more. At the same time, this open exposure allows for politicians to be criticized easily, and so they must always be on their best behavior as compared to the 20th century, where negative comments, actions, and behaviors weren’t so easily noticed (especially by news organizations or blogs that promote one party and dispose of another publicly). For example, if President Obama were to commit adultery or smoke marijuana, many people would criticize him, but because he is a democrat, it’s more than likely that Fox News would especially tear him apart. With that part of electronic journalism mentioned, the channels that are viewed by the electorate can be freely-chosen; this is America, and we are allowed to choose what channel we want to flip to while the Super Bowl is on a commercial break. Because of the citizens’ rights to channel and information selectivity, this is yet another aspect of electronic journalism that has improved in the favor of the electorate and not in favor of the politicians. Because people often listen to what they want to hear, many voters have a bias, and many organizations take advantage of that; on the opposite end of that, the politicians are usually the ones who tend to pay the price.
2) Just as nearly every aspect of life has improved because of the use of technology, journalism has become far faster and much more advanced over time, especially over the past 20 years. The Internet has allowed for nearly instant access to information from all over the world; 50 years ago, perhaps even sooner, it would be days or possibly weeks to hear international news, and before that, it took the same amount of time to hear news within the United States. Because of electronic journalism, we don't have to wait for news anymore, regardless of viewpoint (there are clear differences between some individuals and organizations compared to others on the terms of political interests, i.e. MSNBC versus Fox News) or distance across the world - once an article hits the Internet (whether from a blog, a post on social media, a professional news organization, etc.), it's nearly everywhere, and you can't get it back. This has a major impact on politics because everything is always out there for everyone to see no matter what, and if you do good or damage, that good or damage is done permanently; if you release an ad as a politician in Wyoming, it can be seen in Florida, if you attend a charity event in New Jersey, Californians can hear about it, and if you make a mistake in Utah, that new scandal will be known all over the country in a matter of hours. While the internet can be a good thing in politics because the exposure to voters is so much higher, the internet and its outlets (social media, blogs, etc.) can be extremely harsh (extremely fast, mind you) once you earn yourself even a little bit of bad press.
Electronic journalism has given politicians an easier way to put out there latest news to the media. Now, politicians can be heard through internet or on TV. Given that those things are what most voters view it gives them more of an advantage, so that more can be said. Also, in news electronic journalism is very up to date, they stream live everyday to get out what is going on around the world. Being said that its what voters watch, It impacts the electorate in a way such that the media can control what the people see and watch. An interesting newscast can pull in a handful of viewers and try to, if not make them believe what's going on. The news only has 30 second segments so therefore they can only post what they think will attract viewers.
ReplyDeleteThe internet has given a very quick and useful way to get information. When politicians make a statement it is straight from the source. A lot of people use the internet as their "everyday update", meaning they use the internet to find out what is going on in the world. Their is a bunch of news outlets that we can use as resources. The internet has also created a "vitual world" where you state your opinion, and listen to others. For example, Twitter and Facebook are social media websites where people can post opinions and personal statement which could be good or bad. The pros of having those websites are that people can use them in ways to post goodinformation to others, the cons are that people use it to their advantage and post things that may be considered disturbing, inappropriate, or just simply non-useful. All in all the internet has changed a lot of ways people can receive information and knowledge.
Electronic journalism has made it infinitely easier for politicians to interact with the electorate. The use of television, radio, and the internet has given politics a more personal aspect, making it so that the electorate feels that they ‘know’ politicians, in a way. This is both a good and bad thing. This is good because it could potentially mean that the electorate will feel more strongly about politics in general, and it’s no secret that political interest in America isn't exactly soaring. This is bad, however, because the electorate can start voting because they like the politician as a person, rather than what that politician stands for and what they hope to change in the government. An example of this could be the first televised presidential debate ever. People that heard the debate between Kennedy and Nixon on the radio thought that Nixon won, but those who watched it on TV thought that Kennedy won. Many say that this is because people thought that Kennedy was more physically attractive. Television and internet also make it so that politicians can address thousands, even millions of people at once, and this puts politicians who may not be audience pleasers at a disadvantage, even if they are more competent.
ReplyDeleteThe internet allows more people to get access to the same information. Whereas a decade or two ago someone might have heard about something like the Paris terrorist attack from a friend, watching the television, or reading about it in a paper or magazine, nowadays one simply reads news headlines on their phone or tablet and they can find out about something. The internet informs people of events almost moments after they happen, and it makes it easier for people to compare different sources to form their own opinions and ideas about current events. Because of how quickly news spreads due to the internet, politicians can easily make the country aware of things in a short time span. It also, however, means that politicians must be more careful in what they say and do because their actions can be easily recorded and seen by the world, especially considering that this is the age of the smartphone and smartphone cameras. All in all, the internet allows people to receive information from many different sources about the same thing (for example, a politician or an event involving politics, like the government shutdown or an election) in a short time, giving people a chance to better make political decisions, and the internet also makes it so that almost nothing that politicians do wrong can escape the public eye for long.
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ReplyDelete1. Electronic journalism has had a good and bad effect on elections. With electronic journalism, voters and everyone around the world is able to find out information in only a few minutes after an event or action takes place. With that, the candidates cannot hide anywhere and everything they do is televised or tweeted out by just regular people. Electronic journalism allows the candidates to get all their view points out, as well as, cater to their own party. This allows for greater knowledge about who one votes for. If the candidate uses electronic journalism correctly, they will have a great ride. If a candidate does not use it correctly, like tweeting out derogatory tweets on social media, or a scandal takes place, anything put out in electronic journalism will never be lost. Also, electronic journalism, especially tv, has become more about stating why an opponent isn't fit for the position, rather than why a candidate is fit. This will continue to get worse as technology advances.
2. The Internet, like electronic journalism, is a blessing and a curse. The Internet allows for easy access to any information one may need at a click of a button. This is good for candidates in getting all their view points to the right people in which they want to win votes from, but is bad when people say false accusations and arguments. People are able to put up anything they want on the Internet without getting edited. One can lie and say a president was raised by horses and some will believe it, just because it is on the Internet.
Electronic journalism has revolutionized the political scene through more immediate publishing and release of statements and platform changes of current political events. News being published more immediately can lead to more lacking political statements being released and other information being thrown out to the mass public left up to the political bias of the reader. As electric journalism continues to grow above other politically based mass media. Political stances will continue to change more rapidly for independents which could greatly sway the independents in the electorate from election to election.
ReplyDeleteThe internet has greatly increased the information we get on a politician both negatively and positively. the public has become more critical on a politician for who they are as a person and a body more than what they represent as a political figure. This impact on politics can be as significant as deciding the president based on who they are and how they look at political standpoints that would actually effect the country. The only positive being political corruption can be lessened by what people cant see if they only base their views online.
Electronic journalism has made the lives of politicians open to the public eye. Whether positive or negative, actions of politicians are constantly under public scrutiny. This is due to the adaption of the 24-hour news network, live television, and constant live feed on social media. Also, political advertisements and live debates can put politicians under a lot of pressure of the public eye.
ReplyDeleteThe internet has completely changed the way we get information. We can get information on anything and anyone in a matter of seconds. In politics, the internet aids the public with sharing their opinions. This is a positive impact that helps people practice democracy and have their ideas get the attention of politicians. A downside of internet being involved in politics is unreliable information being shared with the public.
1) Electronic journalism has enabled politicians to readily interact with the public at almost any time. TV and social media are two mediums that Americans spend most of their time on. Using these mediums allows politicians to reach more of the country far sooner than newspaper. Using these also allows the electorate to feel more individualized for they are not seeing the these politicians are talking to thousands of people at one time. 24-Hour news networks also inform the electorate at any time which makes any news immediate, keeping pace with our rapid lifestyles.
ReplyDelete2)The internet has also aided in the spread of this news. Most Americans spend 3-4 hours a day on the internet, among the working class that amount of time could be doubled. Therefore, the internet allows for us to find any information at any time. The only issue with the internet is that it is not "Government regulated" that is not to say that it should be, but anyone can post anything on the internet, as long as it does not break very loose regulations. In this way, the internet can break a politician by people taking things entirely too far. It is in this way that the internet can further polarize the political spectrum. This causes people to only look for a confrontational bias, inhibiting their views. Therefore it can be both a useful tool, but a bane.
1) The Internet has granted the electorate with a grand amount of information constantly feeding out into the public. Politicians have used this to their advantage to get information out to the electorate through social media or cable television; however, some information won't be true. Politicians aren't the only people posting about themselves. There are rumors that could be easily circulated with social media that will be spread to television and the electorate will hear of it. That's how politicians use the Internet against their opponents.
ReplyDelete2) The Internet gives us constant information to everyone in the country. The access to the Internet is easy and fast. There are multiple ways to get certain information with search engines and social media. The FCC has set rules on what government can do to regulate what is out there, but they can't control what people put on the Internet. Me. Ahearn said in class that this is because it is the users choice to search up what we want to see; however, there are pop-ups and adds that users cannot control.
Politicians have used adds for campaigning. When I was on YouTube earlier in the year, I don't think that I could have counted the amount of campaign adds I have seen and counted down to skip the adds. The information that is out there about politics is circulated more. Mr. Ahearn's notes said that newspapers are more reliable, but they have a lot less circulation than the Internet. Which is why a lot more people have turned to the Internet for a primary source of information.
1) Electronic journalism has had a huge impact on how politicians communicate with the electorate. Since technology is now assuming a large role in people's everyday lives, it is important for politicians to start learning how to insert their own voice and message through electronic journalism so that people are more than likely to receive the correct perception of them. For example, the emergence of social media as a common source of insight for many people has led politicians to create their own Twitter, Facebook, and even Instagram accounts with the goal to influence people and appeal to potential voters. They want to create the impression that they are connecting with people on a personal level through a certain social media outlet, because politicians know that this is something people spend a lot of time on and regard as important in their lives. In addition, some obvious and already prominent ways politicians utilize electronic journalism is through radio, TV, email, and telephone. The common thread in all of these technological outlets is to reach out to people and make it seems as if the certain politician is looking out for each voter's needs, by emailing them or even calling them personally. People want to feel as if their specific needs are taken care of, which is why politicians now use technology to gather votes rather than just a typical speech that addresses people as a whole and not as individuals.
ReplyDelete2) The internet has changed the way we get information because it has made the transfer of such information more immediate and accessible to people. For example, twenty years ago people still relied on newspapers and daily news shows on TV to get their information, which was a setback because news constantly changed and people found themselves reading news that was already old. Today, anyone could easily go online to browse multiple news websites and read news that is up to date and relevant at that exact moment. This whole concept greatly impacts politics because politicians can just as easily manipulate the news so that the spotlight is constantly on them. During the US presidential election, for example, more news revolves around the election than at what is happening around the world. So since the internet provides immediate information, politicians can ensure that people are always given the answers they need without having to wait the next day to read it in the newspapers.
Electronic journalism has made the news more immediate and personal. It has taken the already-shortened television segments and condensed them even further- all the way down to 140 character headlines on Twitter. For the past couple of decades, journalists have begun to nitpick at political candidates’ personal lives and smaller actions rather than a candidate’s overall message. Since journalists are practically able to watch a candidate’s every move, in some instances they are even able to control the political agenda (such as in the case of Woodward and Bernstein with the Watergate Scandal).
ReplyDeleteThe Internet has allowed anyone to get informed with simply the click of a button. This can be both good and bad- good because we can form an opinion and gain knowledge easier, but bad because there are many untrustworthy websites providing false information. Anyone can be a reporter on the Internet, and combined with watching our choice of news networks, reading personal political blogs further persuades a watcher/reader towards one side or the other. However, just because we have easier access to information nowadays doesn’t mean everyone is taking advantage of it. Young people may be attracted to social media, but for reasons other than politics, such as pop culture and communication with friends.
Electronic journalism has allowed politicians to send responses and interact with the electorate immediately through the internet. Politicians have used the internet and social media as a facet to interact with the voting population. Most politicians will use Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram to ensure constant attention. Sometimes, this can be detrimental towards the politician. On more than one occasion, a politician has had his or her reputation tarnished based on their action over social media or the internet or had to send a follow up "apology tweet" for their offensive and/or ignorant post on social media.
ReplyDeleteInternet has allowed the electorate to immediately obtain information regarding elections, politicians, and any recent updates in the political world. This has vastly changed the way we look at politics. Instead of reading the paper two days after the event occurred, people get notifications from their emails, social media, or someone spreading the word as soon as it happens. To give an example, the entire school knew that midterms had been cancelled within five minutes of the decision coming out. On a national scale, this makes the internet a tremendous communicative force. The internet can also be detrimental towards the distribution of information. While some people may not realize this, not everything on the internet is true. More than once I have had someone tell me about something ridiculous they read about X on the internet, and when I look it up, it's from a bogus website or an article from The Onion.
Electronic journalism plays a critical role in the relationship between politicians and electorate. It is now a major communicating tool used by politicians to reach out to the public and potential voters. Television is one of the largest mass media outlets and politicians use it to broadcast their political agendas. Before there was narrowcasting, they had to appeal to an audience that might have not been interested, but now they are able to be straight forward and don’t have to ‘beat around the bushes’. It has also helped politicians raise money for their campaigns via advertising. They are now able to use multiple different mass media outlets to advertise and raise money. The public is also able to access information from multiple different sources and are able to come to a reasonable and accurate conclusion.
ReplyDeleteThe internet has enabled us to have access to large amount of information. It also has given us the opportunity to research our politicians lives whether they like it or not. It has changed the way we get information before, the information was provided. Now, the information is at the tip of our fingers. Social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram and social networks like Facebook, are at the peak of this revolution and enable us access to information faster and have more sources to compare. It also has made the relationship between politicians and electorates more personal because representatives are now more in touch with their constituents.
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ReplyDelete1. One cannot deny the power that social media has to offer to its electorate is at large. Electronic journalism including TV, print, radio, and online news has literally blurred media boundaries. It allows politicians to share a variety of information in unlimited quantities on demand to the general public. This not only allows for political figures or candidates to share news or issues they are passionate about more immediately , but it allows them to interact with them by letting them contribute their suggestions by either commenting or by offering them outlets to let out their concerns or by letting them bring important issues or potential legislations of concern to the attention of local, regional or national levels. Since news via electronic journalism is instant, they have to keep themselves in a constant check since information can be misquotes or misrepresented at anytime, anywhere. Electronic journalism is a rapidly increasing field in which outlets are almost expanding year by year, this allows them to reach out to whoever they like, and to whatever age group or demographic depending on their goals. A big plus is that it creates a personal relationship with the politicians since they’re interacting with them on a two way scale. By putting the politicians on a platform where they can make information easily findable, readily available, accessible, and usable, the electorate has gained a lot more freedom to either gain attention, become a more popular candidate, or even have the people loathe them even more.
ReplyDelete2. In the last 10 years the internet has grown exponentially on many levels. It has obviously made news more instant as mentioned above, but it has opened up the platform for even more cases of accuracy regularly paying the price. We have reputable news media outlets take the time out to make sure their information is vetted and accurate before releasing it to the public, but on the other hand we end up believing the information to where we decide to receive it, as accurate most of the time, regardless of its misrepresentation. Since the news on the internet is more immediate it has often been rushed, facts are hardly checked at all, and all that the news media outlets on the internet care about is gaining that revenue generated from the ads. The internet has turned us into minions where we instantly believe what we hear to be true and don’t question it. It’s role in politics is that it has brought a lot convenience to many politicians around the globe, they can freely talk about pressing issues, address millions of peoples concerns, or even put out a video on You Tube, or Vimeo, whether it’s unscripted or not and just simply address what they feel is important, and campaign for their party freely.
1) Electronic journalism is the face of the 21st Century and candidates have also figured that out. They have actually adapted extremely well to electronic journalism and use it to there benefits. Electronic journalism such as tv news, radio, and even online articles have allowed for information to spread. This would seem to benefit the voters as they have more access to information and literally have everything in their fingertips. But if you actually look at what type of news people are looking for, you would be surprised. People don't want news, no they want excitement. They basically want news about controversy and the life of politicians. Not their proposed ideas or bills. This has turn elections into more of a popularity contest and what candidate appears to be a better fit from a viewing standpoint rather than who actually is a better fit based on policies. Take for example the televised debates between JFK and Nixon: When asked who won the debates in a survey asked to listeners on the radio, they responded Nixon as his policies and arguments were better. But when tv viewers were asked who they thought won, they responded JFK because he wasn't as awkward or nervous. He even reportedly put make up on before he got in front of the tv. Another way electronic journalism has made us lazy in choosing good candidates is the short, scripted responses we get. Electronic journalism has allowed for us to discuss a wide range of policies, however due to our attention span, politicians give short answers that have been rehearsed and scripted. This allows them to avoid the big picture and dodge questions and even many important issues. All in all, i would say electronic journalism has changed the game of politics, but it has made us lazier and dumber. In reality, the news outlets we listen to are heavily biased and we choose to listen to whoever we believe in. Instead of actually finding the truth, we just choose to listen to people who agree with our views.
ReplyDelete2) The internet has changed the way we get information drastically. We have the information right in front of us from all different kinds of sources. But the information we do receive is greatly biased, put out of context, and brief. Often missing the big points. We also are lazy that we mix our information with social media. We don't want to go through 100 different websites, so we choose to get our news through twitter. And 140 characters is not even close to enough to get all the information across. Politics have made great strides to use the internet to get followers. You will see ads before youtube videos, politicians joining twitter to get followers. Basically they seem desperate, but still it is highly effective.
Electronic journalism has created new forms of communication for politicians with their, respective, electorates. Politicians use this to their advantage to save resources and reach a wider audience. Tweets and posts are free and take infinitely less time and energy to produce, execute, and promote meaningful debates or speeches. Furthermore, candidates who understand and appeal to this new electronic electorate succeed. For example, President Barack Obama is often accredited with his success in the 2008 election for the use of social media to get the younger, more electronically connected voters to support him. His opposition to point out that Obama didn't have a platform, just a catchy slogan, but that was all he needed to get well known enough to win the election in this new electronic world.
ReplyDeleteThe internet has democratized information in a way that has never been seen before. Today, anyone with a smart phone and a Wi-Fi connection can access massive resources of information for free at any time anywhere. No longer do people have the barriers of having to physically visit a location to extract the information themselves; most things people want to know have been dissected down to 140 characters. This is a disturbing thought, for (in the case of politics) people remain ignorant despite great pools of information available for free. People tend to only tune in to scandals, so people have come to expect politicians to be corrupt. This has become so bad that Michael Grimm became elected to the U.S. House of Representatives despite concurrently fighting 20 federal charges for fraud, tax evasion, and perjury.
All politician must take a course(s) in public speaking if he/she wants to be successful. Electronic Journalism has created a new form of politics in todays modern society. A politician's words, actions, and even appearance can influence his/her chances of being elected. The media has a vast amount of power as we see every election. One person may say one thing, and then all of a sudden it's all over the 6 o'clock news. However, the era of electronic journalism will also boost the campaign points of any and all. Politicians can promote and make more individuals aware of what they stand for and their political agenda in office and their campaigns. Mud slinging will also come about from this, however it is all part of the thrill of an age of electronic journalism.
ReplyDeleteThe internet is no innocent thing when it comes to political campaigns and the way that individuals receive information. Now, just as soon as one logs onto the internet a majority of people get some sort of news. Immense amounts of information can be acquired from the internet to really educate oneself with just the click of a button. Social media is a two way street however, many of it's information cannot be trusted. Twitter and Facebook are ways for people to express their opinions freely on the web, but one cannot take their bias views as fact. One must really be aware of the information that they take from somewhere and make sure it's fact. Nevertheless, the internet is a place where politics are everywhere. The promotion of campaign, the give and take of information from one to another, and the ways to understand better really changes the way politics are viewed today.
1) Electronic journalism has changed the way politicians interact with the electorate by making their views on certain issues as well as their entire campaign more easily accessible to see. By making their views clearer and easier to see, people can connect with one person more than another. This reduces confusion on what the views of the politician are. Having electronic journalism also helps all of the information about an election or anything with politics spread much faster.
ReplyDelete2) The Internet has made information much easier to access. Information about anything is available at your fingertips within seconds. This has a huge impact on politics in many ways, both good and bad. One way it has an impact is that the Internet can promote candidates during elections and help them get more followers and supporters. This can greatly help a candidates campaign and help them win. However, there are negatives to the Internet as well. With news being spread all over the Internet through news sites, blogs, and campaign sites, some things are hard to tell whether they are true or false. Someone could write a very false statement or cut and paste together a video to make it seem like one politician said something that is very offensive when in reality they didn't mean that at all. So although the Internet has made views much easier to see and help out politicians, it can also ruin how people view someone based on how one person perceives them.
ReplyDeleteElectronic journalism has made it much easier for politicians to stay connected to their voters and get their messages out to the world. Social media is a great way for any politician to be able to give their view on issues that can be easily accessed. In previous generations, people would have to wait for a particular newspaper article or television program to see the views of the candidates that they can vote for. One problem that has risen from this is that any small mistake a politician makes can become how people view that politician, and ruin their career. Because of this, even though it can be easy to contact a politician or get their opinions on current events, they will almost always have a prepared response, because any mistake could ruin the way their voters look at them.
The way we get information has definitely changed since the creation of social media site like twitter and Facebook. People have stopped reading full newspaper articles or watching 20 minute debates. Instead, they watch the 10 second clips of a speech, or read a tweet about their policies. Also, it much more common to broadcast your opinions to the world. We can see our friends, celebrities, and politicians views on what's going on, and that can definitely shape our own views. While the Internet does provide a much bigger opportunity to get informed on a topic before making opinions, not many people are willing to take the time to see both sides of an argument. Because of this, people can base their ideas off of only what other people think, and do not think for themselves. Also, they are not willing to give the other side of an argument a second thought, which never gives them the opportunity to change their mine on a topic.
Electronic journalism has transformed the way politicians interact with their electorate through easy access to information and a quick source to get information out to the public. Due to smart phones, laptops, and other electronic devices we have in today’s modern age, voters have access to different articles on all candidates to be more aware of their policies. Likewise, the politicians can present themselves in better images through photo ops, debates or other press meetings. They can manipulate what is shown to the public, but at the same time the journalists can write articles about politician’s mishaps and show the bad side to a candidate. It makes politicians more aware of media outlets to see what their image is, how the public sees them, and how they can change how voters see them to a positive light.
ReplyDeleteThe internet, along with all the social media outlets right in our hands, now makes information quick and easy to receive. We can google the things we want to know, learn about different things, and expand our knowledge. It’s a great innovation for the modern era, but also limits us to only caring about the things we want to know. We seek the information towards our own biases, instead of looking at things in an unbiased, well-rounded light. Along with our decreasing attention span, politicians now use the internet to present themselves in a way to interest their desired voting pool. Speeches and articles are getting shorter so people's attention spans don't wan. They also use catch-phrases to sum up their campaign platforms, which stay in our thoughts when we vote. This makes politics less about a politician's policies, plans for the future and all they plan to do in their office and more about how they look, how they present themselves, and their big promises of "change" and "hope" for America's grand future.