October 31st, 2012
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Despite the usual complaints of lack of access to candidates — practically speaking, there isn’t any — the power dynamics between the campaigns and the media have shifted significantly toward reporters. And the old journalistic hierarchy that once aggrandized major newspapers and national networks has flattened out, giving any boy, girl or baby on the bus with a Twitter feed the same opportunity to drive the race as the most established brand names.

For campaigns’ traveling press corps, social media has changed way game is played - The Washington Post

The Washington Post looks at how the power dynamics have changed between the traveling press and the Presidential candidates, emphasizing the influence that reporters have on social media.  

(Source: Washington Post)

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