In the battle for print space/broadcast time in coverage of the economy vs. the presidential campaign, the campaign overtook the economy in November and so far this year, reports the Pew Research Center’s Project for Excellence in Journalism, notes Grumpy Editor.
From last July to this month, “the level of attention paid to the state of the economy has dropped by 80 percent,” finds PEJ. “And that drop mirrors the increase in political coverage.”
Indeed, print and broadcast outlets again were top heavy with coverage this week leading up to last night’s Republican presidential debate in South Carolina on CNN --- with one less contender, as Texas Gov. Rick Perry bowed out of the running earlier in the day.
Had enough verbal sparring?
MORE GOP DEBATES SPROUT BEFORE SPRING
Two more engagements are schedule next week, both from Florida: Monday via NBC and Thursday on CNN.
And before spring arrives, there are four more.
CNN tackles one from Arizona on Feb. 22, another from Georgia on March 1.
Remaining candidates are spotlighted at the Reagan Library, Simi Valley, Calif. on March 5.
PBS gets into the act on March 19 from Oregon.
Stay tuned.
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