Article in The New Republic by Parker Malloy, 11/4/24

Headline: “We Already Know One Big Loser in This Election: the Mainstream Media”

Subhead:  “When your most loyal supporters start questioning your integrity, that’s not just a red flag—it’s a siren blaring in the newsroom.”

“Americans will head to the polls Tuesday in what feels like the most consequential election of our lifetimes. Again. Whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris emerges as the victor, there’s an issue that transcends outcome: a reckoning that’s long overdue in mainstream media.

“For years, major news outlets have twisted themselves into knots trying to appease critics on the right. In the process, they’ve alienated not just the left but anyone who cares about honest, fearless journalism. This isn’t just about bad optics or bruised egos; it’s about the very foundation of our democracy and the essential role a free press plays within it.”

“. . . The decision by The Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times to spike their endorsements of Kamala Harris without warning or satisfactory explanation serves as a case study. This move didn’t come across as a principled stand for neutrality; it felt like capitulation, a betrayal of trust. ”

https://newrepublic.com/article/187890/2024-election-loser-mainstream-media