Ch.5 The Party Press Flashcards
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The papers major goals
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Promote the party's political idea Support party principles Defend party politicians Medium to express party views Provide info or "truth" Influence public opinion Preach to party faithfuls Attack opponents Electioneering
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Main Theme
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Newspapers emerged as publicity vehicles of political parties
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Objectivity vs. Partianship
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“To be impartial was a dereliction of duty”