In an era when journalists strive for transparency, campaign reporting, particularly presidential campaign reporting, has lagged behind. Reporters heavily rely on anonymous sources, potentially driving a wedge between journalists and their audience.
Reporters exchanging off-the-record information through text messages is a common practice in political campaign coverage. Anonymous sources often seek to influence reporters' coverage of candidates.
Some journalists and pundits appeared to showcase their well-sourced information from anonymous text messages post-debate, possibly contributing to a competitive environment.
Political journalists have been likened to therapists for concerned Democrats regarding Biden, with these confidential conversations being brought into the open after the debate.
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