Critique [of National Newspaper Analysis of the Press Coverage of Jesse Jackson's 1984 Presidential Campaign: The Confirmation of the Candidate by J. Gregory Payne, Scott C. Ratzan, and Robert A. Baukus]

Authors

James Bracy

Orginal Publication Date

1989

Journal Title

Explorations in Ethnic Studies

Volume

12

Issue

ees/vol12/iss2

First Page

51

Last Page

52

Abstract

The issue of journalistic tradition in campaign reporting of minority candidates is a serious one. The essence of this research article appears to this reader to be one of gradual accumulation of evidence that 'yes,' being a minority (and/or woman) may affect a campaigner's coverage by the newspaper media. The jury is still out, however, as to what extent such coverage influences voters and other media, as well as what effect, if any, such media coverage has on the final election.

Rights

Copyright, ​©EES, The National Association for Ethnic Studies, 1989