Political campaigns make for great news stories...even if there's not all that much news to report. Like it or not, it's "newsworthy" to hear what the Presidential contenders are doing, day-to-day, and sometimes it really makes a difference in the overall campaign. Remember Hillary's Clinton's otherwise unremarkable pre-primary event with about 16 New Hampshire voters?
This also give us a chance to hear how different reporters cover different candidates, all on the same day. It's a chance to listen for writing style, use of "tape," tone and fairness. NPR did what we call a "pinwheel" this morning - three stories from different reporters, back-to-back-to back. Don Gonyea, who normally covers the White House, was with the McCain campaign...or, perhaps the Sarah Palin campaign (with special guest John McCain).
Debbie Elliot, who has covered Washington, the Southeast, and been a show host, got the Obama assignment.
And, Greg Allen got in on the third candidate in the race. No, not Ralph Nader, but Obama surrogate and Palin antidote Hillary Clinton.
What works in these three stories? What doesn't? Do they paint a complete picture as individual segments...or only as a whole?
This also give us a chance to hear how different reporters cover different candidates, all on the same day. It's a chance to listen for writing style, use of "tape," tone and fairness. NPR did what we call a "pinwheel" this morning - three stories from different reporters, back-to-back-to back. Don Gonyea, who normally covers the White House, was with the McCain campaign...or, perhaps the Sarah Palin campaign (with special guest John McCain).
Debbie Elliot, who has covered Washington, the Southeast, and been a show host, got the Obama assignment.
And, Greg Allen got in on the third candidate in the race. No, not Ralph Nader, but Obama surrogate and Palin antidote Hillary Clinton.
What works in these three stories? What doesn't? Do they paint a complete picture as individual segments...or only as a whole?
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