As Jay Rosen points out, the horse race approach to political reporting has overshadowed substantive issues, leading to a focus on trivial aspects rather than the real impact on voters' lives.
The legacy media's addiction to covering the horse race has resulted in a detachment from the real issues that matter to ordinary Americans, which should be the core of political reporting.
Elon Musk's influence on the disinformation industry exacerbates the challenge, as algorithms shape voters' perceptions in an age where objective news is becoming scarce.
The emphasis on Biden's verbal gaffe over critical discussions about policy or the implications of those policies reflects a broader trend in media prioritizing sensationalism over substance.
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