Summary Of Timothy Cook's Media Power And Congressional Power

In Timothy Cook’s Media Power and Congressional Power, the main point is that the media coverage goes hand-in-hand with popularity in government. Up until two centuries ago, the media was not crucial in the search for election or re-election. Officials had to work their way up the totem pole, and network with higher bureaucrats to build relationships and resumes. In turn, now the media helps to get them reelected, and surprisingly helps in policymaking, influence on Congress and Washington, and for personal ambitions. Cook truly describes this new partnership with Washington and the media by saying, “Making news has become a crucial component of making laws.”
The number of Washington reporters and appointed press secretaries continues to grow