Tag Archives: Rick Perry

Media as junkyard dogs

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Dina

This story talks about a hunting ranch in Texas, owned by the family of the governor of Texas Rick Perry who is also a Republican primary candidate seeking his party’s nomination for President of the United States. The “problem” is … Continue reading →

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Kingmaking in Ohio

Posted on October 1, 2011 by rschuck

In Perspectives on Political Communication, Bell, Conners, and Sheckels describe kingmaking as “identifying the serious contenders in an election” (60).  This story from The Toledo Blade about whom Ohio voters favor in a couple of elections provides a good example … Continue reading →

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