When I ran as an independent for mayor in 2005, the reporter assigned to cover the election already didn't care much for me, because of my conservative positions on various previous issues. Back then the Morning Call was more arrogant about their dominant position as the conveyor of local news. When I proclaimed that Allentown was becoming a poverty magnet, which wouldn't be making Allentown a better place, it was pure heresy. The message was considered so politically incorrect, that the reporter had no flack from his editor about underreporting on my campaign.
I don't believe that any of the current candidates for mayor can complain about the coverage. Each candidate was both profiled and interviewed. In addition to the print copy, there were also video clips.
photo from 2014, shirt from 2005
I agree. What a difference a decade makes!
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ReplyDeleteI certainly have seen extensive coverage of the Allentown election on line.
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