With the rise of electronic media, especially television, political communication and debate in the media have become increasingly superficial, reducing examination of news issues to __________.

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As electronic media, especially television, has become more prevalent, political communication and debate have become increasingly focused on short, attention-grabbing quotes or "sound bites." This has led to a reduction in substantive analysis of news issues, favoring instead quick and catchy phrases. While character assassinations, biased insults, and opinion pieces may also exist in political media, none represent the predominant trend of superficiality as much as sound bites.

With the Rise of Electronic Media, Especially Television, Political Communication