Explain campaign events. Why do political candidates stage these events, and why do media sometimes choose not to cover them?

Answer:

An ideal response will:
1. Define campaign events as scheduled events, such as press conferences and interviews, that reinforce a candidate's messages and public image.
2. Explain that candidates stage these events hoping to reach voters through favorable media coverage.
3. Note that the media do not necessarily consider these events newsworthy, or they believe they are too staged, and sometimes choose not to cover them.