Democrat Quote by Rush Limbaugh
“I'm just saying, there may be ways unlocking this deadlock here in the way the media covers people, Republicans and Democrats, and there may be a way for Republican to change it around. Trump may be showing how it's done, but I run great risks in saying that.”
About This Quote
Source Radio Show: The Rush Limbaugh Show, 2017
Media framing of political parties creates a stalemate; breaking it may require new narratives.
In simple terms: Media creates deadlock; new narratives help.
Key Takeaway
Seek balanced coverage.
Themes
politics
media
polarization
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
opinion
analytical
When to use this quote
- Newsrooms
- campaigns
- public debates
Key Concepts
Framing
agenda setting
Questions to Reflect On
- What story could bridge the divide?
- Who controls the current narrative?
A Different Perspective
Changing narratives can be resisted by entrenched interests.
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