Two college professors evaluated media coverage of ACORN during the 2008 presidential campaign and came up with some pretty good stuff on this Republican/conservative campaign ploy and its poor reporting by the media. The work to develop a 2008 “October surprise” to beat Obama didn’t succeed. But it proved good spade work for events set in motion by the undercover video work that has pumped to extraordinary levels by media fair and foul.

It’s a long, scholarly paper. It’s telling, too. They say:

Advertisement

“Although the 2008 presidential election is long over, conservative opinion entrepreneurs and the conservative media echo chamber remain fixated on ACORN, and poised to inject their frame about ACORN as an issue in the 2010 and 2012 national elections.”

50 years of fearless reporting and still going strong

Be a part of something bigger and join the fight for truth by subscribing or donating to the Arkansas Times. For 50 years, our progressive, alternative newspaper in Little Rock has been tackling powerful forces through our tough, determined, and feisty journalism. With over 63,000 Facebook followers, 58,000 Twitter followers, 35,000 Arkansas blog followers, and 70,000 email subscribers, it's clear that our readers value our commitment to great journalism. But we need your help to do even more. By subscribing or donating – as little as $1 –, you'll not only have access to all of our articles, but you'll also be supporting our efforts to hire more writers and expand our coverage. Take a stand with the Arkansas Times and make a difference with your subscription or donation today.

Previous article Whole Hog BBQ Founder Dies. Next article Call to Action