THE NEW YORKER

Play at their own game

COMMENT: US political news has attracted quite a bit of attention of late. Much like a good reality show on TV striving for good ratings, the newsmakers have succeeded in creating a good – albeit maddening – formula for boosting viewer and readership, writes Barry Parker.

On channel: newsmakers have made the most of Trump's political posturing. Credit: Steve Baker

COMMENT: US political news has attracted quite a bit of attention of late. Much like a good reality show on TV striving for good ratings, the newsmakers have succeeded in creating a good - albeit maddening - formula for boosting viewer and readership, writes Barry Parker.

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