How Do Newspapers Deal With Politicians Who Go On Repeating Lies?
Posted: 8/17/2012 | By: Roy Greenslade | The Guardian
US presidential election campaigns are usually noteworthy for the dirt that candidates throw at each other, and the latest one is running true to form.
But how do reporters who are doing their level best to tell their readers the truth cope when candidates move from spouting (just about acceptable) spin to telling (unacceptable) lies?
But how do reporters who are doing their level best to tell their readers the truth cope when candidates move from spouting (just about acceptable) spin to telling (unacceptable) lies?