Shanto Iyengar’s book title, “Media Politics” reflects his theme that a combination of technological advances and changes in the political system have combined in recent decades to place the media at the core of American politics. Using news coverage of the presidential election process as your focus, explain media’s role as a central component of the presidential election process. Based on the presidential election process, do you agree or disagree with Iyengar’s theme?

Emphasize the organization of the Obama election campaign (chart on 140). And the Online Metrics–Obama and McCain Campaigns (chart 142).

Use the charts on pages 140-142.

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Don’t use Ibid for references.
Only the textbook can be used as a source ISBN #: 978-0-393-93557-8