According to the Text, Why Are Mainstream Media Still Central

question 145

Multiple Choice

According to the text, why are mainstream media still central to American politics

• A) The internet only reaches small and fragmented audiences.
• B) Internet news tends to only have an impact when mainstream media cover these stories.
• C) Much internet-based news is compiled from mainstream wire services.
• D) Politicians still look to mainstream media for a sense of public interest.
• E) all of the above are true

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