Topic: Mass Media Directions: In reviewing this chapter concerning the mass media, it becomes readily apparent that presidential candidates go through a great amount of public scrutiny. At times, it may seem like we know too much about the candidates, yet citizens must get a good idea of candidates’ personalities and stands on various issues.With that in mind, what do you think are the pros and cons of the intense scrutiny that presidential candidates and presidents undergo in the mass media?  What areas of candidates’ lives should be “off limits” to the media? Explain your answers.

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Required Materials:  Lowi, Theodore J., Ginsberg, Benjamin, Shepsle, Kenneth A. and Stephen Ansolabehere. 2017. American Government: Power and Purpose Brief 14th Edition. ISBN: 978-0-393-283778