Jay RosenJul 25, 2023

"Not the odds, but the stakes."

That's my shorthand for the organizing principle we most need in 2024 election coverage. Not who has what chances of winning, but the consequences for our democracy— given what's possible in this election. Not the odds, but the stakes.

Here is an example of stakes commentary. Its analysis is both plausible and terrifying.

https://newrepublic.com/article/174535/people-arent-facing-horrors-new-trump-term-bring

#journalism #uspol #science

People Aren’t Facing Up to the Horrors a New Trump Term Would Bring

G’bye, NATO. G’bye, “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal. G’bye, democracy. He’s telling us plain as day. Why aren’t people listening?

The New Republic
Show threadDeanBaker13Jul 25, 2023
@jayrosen_nyu Two big problems here. The issue is not "people" failing to face up to Trump's agenda. The problem is political reporters. Let's be clear. Also, it tells us "there’s also Trump’s belief in unitary executive theory." There is no reason to believe Trump has any idea of this theory. Trump believes he gets to do whatever he wants: full stop. No point in dressing it up as a serious legal position.
Show threadZhi Zhu 🕸️

@jayrosen_nyu

"The problem is political reporters"
~@DeanBaker13

This modern parable is well worth reading for everyone, but especially for those involved/interested in #Journalism #News #Media #Politics #BothSides #Bipartisanship #Neutrality

“The Man in the River”
by A. R. Moxon, Verified Duck
@JuliusGoat

Thread version: https://newsie.social/@JuliusGoat@mastodon.social/110559301225699624

Essay version: https://armoxon.substack.com/p/the-man-in-the-river

#Essay #WorthReading

Jul 26, 2023 at 12:46amWeb