African american Quote by Joshua Green
““This popularity extended to Trump himself, who, according to private demographic research conducted at the time, was even more popular with African American and Hispanic viewers than he was with Caucasian audiences. “He was getting so much exposure from the prime-time show, and getting good ratings on NBC, that both his positive perception and his negative perception were well above average,””
About This Quote
Source Book: Devil's Bargain by Joshua Green, 2017
The quote notes that Trump was surprisingly popular among African American and Hispanic viewers due to his TV exposure.
In simple terms: Trump was popular with minority TV viewers.
Media exposure shapes perceptions across demographics.
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Type
When to use this quote
- analyzing political campaigns
- media studies
- understanding voter behavior
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does media shape your views of public figures?
Popularity on TV doesn't always translate to votes.