The 'Nate Silver effect' on political journalism: gatecrashers, gatekeepers, and changing newsroom practices around coverage of public opinion polls

This article presents findings from 41 in-depth interviews with political journalists, media analysts, and public opinion pollsters in the United States. These interviews document several trends in how journalists assess and cover public opinion. The article shows (1) a growing interest in and relia...

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Main Author: Toff, B
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publications 2017