What does the MSM gain by a Trump presidency?

[Avalux]

I don't watch it anymore, but I read posts here about how coverage is Trump 24/7, and the networks don't assign journalists to investigate him.

So what have the network executives been promised to ignore Trump's past, and keep him relevant and plastered all over TV?

Does he have enough cash to cover it?

[saidsimplesimon]

1. The MSM has devolved

into anarchy. It's more about entertainment and ratings than informing the public. Such a shame that we allow it to continue.

[unblock]

2. people can't not watch a train wreck. people will clamor for news wondering what the f

he's up to today.

will he build a wall?

will he make mexico pay for it?

will he pocket the money himself?

will he decide not to send mexico the bill after all?

will he nuke syria?

what kind of flowers will he send putin on his birthday?

will he make us all rich?

will he file for bankruptcy?

will he default on the national debt?

will he put himself on mount rushmore?

will he send muslims to special camps?

will he hunt down immigrants?


so much entertaining news!

the ad revenue is gonna be yuuuuge!

[loyalsister]

4. Controversy

anger, hate, etc. Infotainment, and entertainment media have become an ongoing manifestation of the neonazi Geraldo episode. The conflicting loving public loves it they will pay the bill with ratings.

[tinrobot]

5. They do not think much beyond this weeks ratings.

If one team is ahead by 30 points at the start of the last quarter, people tune out. That's not good for the bottom line. That's all this is about, they want to keep it close so people keep watching.

That's it. Nothing more than that.

They are not thinking about what they will gain under a Trump or Clinton presidency. They are too short-sighted for that.

[procon]

6. Total chaos.

Translation: higher ad revenue from increased viewers who are anxious, angry and afraid.

[Lee-Lee]

7. Pretty much this