Author(s): Jeremy Harris Lipschultz | Michael L. Hilt
Journal: Studies in Media and Communication
ISSN 2325-8071
Volume: 1;
Issue: 1;
Start page: 57;
Date: 2012;
Original page
ABSTRACT
The 2008 election and first two years of President Barack Obama’s administration was the context for an analysis of AARP news coverage. This research examined how news coverage was presented in the AARP Bulletin. During the health care debate, AARP often mentioned President Obama over congressional leaders. However, after passage of the law and subsequent election of a new congress, the Republican perspective offered a balance to the president’s agenda. The AARP Bulletin may be an agenda setter on controversial issues. This study explored themes, such as “tough times, tough choices,” which appeared to influence the coverage of political issues.
Journal: Studies in Media and Communication
ISSN 2325-8071
Volume: 1;
Issue: 1;
Start page: 57;
Date: 2012;
Original page
ABSTRACT
The 2008 election and first two years of President Barack Obama’s administration was the context for an analysis of AARP news coverage. This research examined how news coverage was presented in the AARP Bulletin. During the health care debate, AARP often mentioned President Obama over congressional leaders. However, after passage of the law and subsequent election of a new congress, the Republican perspective offered a balance to the president’s agenda. The AARP Bulletin may be an agenda setter on controversial issues. This study explored themes, such as “tough times, tough choices,” which appeared to influence the coverage of political issues.