They [candidates] say, "I don't want to say anything controversial." And so nobody covers them. Then they blame the journalists, saying "Why don't they write down what I said?" In congressional races, 90 percent of the time the answer is,… — Roger Ailes Copy Share Image
Among journalists, there is a saying: 'If it bleeds, it leads.' This can result in some serious hustling - and some serious sloppiness - whenever a crime occurs. The public's longing to see and hear salacious details is, basically, endless. — Michelle Dean Copy Share Image
![“They [candidates] say, "I don't want to say anything controversial." And so nobody covers them. Then they blame the journalists, saying "Why don't they write down what I said?" In congressional races, 90 percent of the time the answer is, "Because you are boring and you don't have anything that…” quote by Roger Ailes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/846/roger-ailes-2123_answers_they-candidates-say-i-don-t-want-to-say_1450924.jpg)
