Fogarty, B. J. (2013) Scandals, news coverage, and the 2006 congressional elections. Political Communication, 30(3), pp. 419-433. (doi: 10.1080/10584609.2012.737431)
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Abstract
In this study, I examine how the local news media covered members of Congress tied to the Jack Abramoff scandal during the 2006 congressional elections. Previous research suggests heavy coverage of any politicians tied to scandals, particularly during the campaign season. Using a multilevel data analysis approach, I show the local news media strategically considered whether to cover members under suspicion of scandal during the election season taking into account race competitiveness and challengers’ actions. Specifically, local newspapers paid the most attention to the Abramoff scandal when the incumbent was in a competitive race and the challenger was actively pushing the scandal.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Fogarty, Dr Brian |
| Authors: | Fogarty, B. J. |
| College/School: | College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences |
| Journal Name: | Political Communication |
| Publisher: | Routledge |
| ISSN: | 1058-4609 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1091-7675 |
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