Why does Ted Cruz get more airtime than Bernie Sanders?

[Red Knight]

Everytime I put on the television there's Ted Cruz spouting his insanity. Oh the media is so interested in what this moron has to say. Such a joke. covering real issues and serious candidates? Nah--Trump and Cruz are better for ratings.

Useless.

[liberal N proud]

1. Becuse he is republican

[Dr Hobbitstein]

2. Same reason Palin got lots of airtime.

Crazy sells. Look at the last Repub primaries. Herman Cain got LOTS of airtime with his $5-$5-$5 pizza deal (or was that a tax plan?). Crazy sells.

[raouldukelives]

3. Because unlike some politicians, he is funded by corporations.

And beholden to them. As such, he is recognized as a serious person by other corporations.

Whereas Bernie is more like Frank Serpico in a department flush with corruption. They are trying to bury him.

With the helpful assistance of every corporate investor, they just may succeed.

[Avalux]

4. Because Cruz is insane. The MSM caters to insanity.

I did see Bernie on ABC yesterday morning with George, he had a whole 5 minutes.

[hack89]

5. A perfect combination of name recognition and theatrics

that is ideally suited for TV.

[brooklynite]

6. If the conspiracy theory venting is over, I'l give you the real answer: he's good copy...

...he can be counted on to say something outrageous, which attracts an audience, which sells advertising.

[Recursion]

7. Because crazy makes a lot more money for broadcasters than wonky (nt)

[MiniMe]

8. Canadian Ted Cruz

I always make sure to put the "Canadian" in.