Why Does CNN Keep Featuring "Undecided" Voters Who Are Anything But?
https://newrepublic.com/article/185290/cnn-undecided-voters-misleading
Why Does CNN Keep Featuring Undecided Voters Who Are Anything But?
A man portrayed last week as undecided has in fact left a long online MAGA trail. Was it just a mistake, or is CNN misleading viewers for the sake of compelling television?
Parker Molloy
August 26, 2024
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As the story gained traction, we got treated to a round of he said, they said. Rosados version of events, CNNs on-air presentation, and the networks official statement all seem to be pulling in different directions.
This snafu isnt just about one voter or one segment gone awry. Its raising questions about how big news networks handle political coverage. Are undecided voter panels worth the trouble? And in an age where everyones got a mile-long digital footprint, how do we make sure what we see on TV reflects reality?
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As the story gained traction, Rosado took to X (formerly Twitter) with his version of events. He claimed CNN knew he was a Trump supporter all along, saying they approached him at a restaurant where he openly declared his Trump allegiance. According to Rosado, CNN asked him to keep an open mind and give Harris a chance.
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The Rosado incident isnt an isolated case of questionable representation in CNNs voter panels. In fact, it appears to be part of a troubling pattern stretching back years.
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