What is a "horse race" in the media and what are the consequences of the media obsession with them?

What will be an ideal response?

An ideal response will:
1, Define the concept of the horse race as media obsession with who is ahead and behind in the polls.
2, Explain how focusing on the horse race obscures or minimizes coverage of issues and policies discussed by candidates.

Political Science

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A) qualitative only. B) not at equal intervals, but ordered. C) at equal intervals. D) reflective of a true zero point.

Political Science

Abania, a developing country is trying to pass a legislation that would reserve a certain proportion of the seats in the public office and the legislature for women

Which of the following types of legal measures is Abania attempting to implement in this scenario? A. James Crow laws B. first quota laws C. neoliberal laws D. family laws E. gender quota laws

Political Science