• UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world
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    8 days ago

    “It’s a close race…” is code for

    Nothing so auspicious. It’s more “we never actually have a clue, because our job is to sell ads not tell you useful information”.

    News media had Obama in a tight race when it was a blowout. They had Hilary in a blowout when it was a nail biter. They called Florida for Al Gore early on election night. They aren’t honest or useful or knowledgeable in any way that makes them a valuable source of information.