The mass media has a major influence on American politics. The American population looks to the media to inform them of what is occurring in the government and in politics. Fifty years ago, the American population and politicians relied on television and print to report the news. With the Internet and the ever expanding presence of social media, the role of the media in American politics is changing drastically. Thanks to social media sites, the way a political campaign is run has changed.
Politicians now have a more direct access to the voters. In addition, social media sites are influential in helping to organize campaigns. They can also help a politician gauge how the public is responding to a certain issue. Social media has also helped
Politicians now have a more direct access to the voters. In addition, social media sites are influential in helping to organize campaigns. They can also help a politician gauge how the public is responding to a certain issue. Social media has also helped